Tech-Prep
ORIENTATION TO CONTINUE ON TO
PHLEBOTOMY CLINICAL PRACTICUM
Summer 2011

  1. Tech Prep Student Documentation of Required Forms
  2. Printable version of Orientation to Continue on to Phlebotomy Clinical Practicum
  3. General Course Information
    1. Complete appropriate HST course in High School with 80% or better.
    2. PLAB 1166 Clinical practicum is 112 hours of clinical, you MUST be able to perform clinical 8 hours/day , 5 days/week. Exceptions for shorter days will be considered, this will result in additional days of clinical. All absences, regardless of excuse, must be made up. The instructor will work with those students who have mandatory college orientations on an individual basis.
    3. You MUST have dependable transportation, whether public or private.
    4. I will do my best to put you at a clinical site near where you live, work or go to school but some travel within the Austin metropolitan area may be required.
    5. You must complete the EOC and HIPAA training and submit the signed HIPAA form to your instructor.
    6. You MUST have an email address prior to the first week of class. Important information and announcements will be emailed to students prior to the beginning of class.
    7. Basic computer skills will be needed to successfully complete the course.
    8. Students will be required to wear scrubs during the clinical rotation. Those used for school may be used.
    9. Provide copy of driver's license and social security card. If you do not have a driver's license another photo ID may be used such as school ID.
  4. Application Process
    1. All students must have made application to ACC and completed a "Notice of Missing Admission Credentials".
      1. This would have been done as part of the College Connections or Early College Start process.
      2. If you do not fall into either of the categories above go to the ACC admissions office.
    2. All students must make application to the program.
    3. Go to the ACC Phlebotomy Application Process page.
    4. Summary of application process:
      1. Get enrolled in the college if you have not done so.
      2. Submit documentation from your high school that you are eligible to graduate. There is a form you get from your counselor.
      3. Complete the online Information session and print out the required documentation.
        1. Online Information Session - there are 4 sections: Background Check, Immunizations, Student Services and Program Info
        2. Informed Consent
        3. Immunization Form - documentation of all immunizations must be submitted with your application.
        4. Application
        5. Proof of physical exam in the last year. Document on the Health Data Form. Go to http://www.austincc.edu/health/dmt.php to print the form.
        6. Two step TB test within 90 days of starting OR blood test. If history of positive TB test must have chest x-ray.
      4. Submit your application AND forms (including signed HIPAA) AND immunization record (including documentation of a TB test which will be current during your rotation) to the Health Science Admissions office at the East view campus. Your instructor may collect the applications and give to the MLT Department Chair. This does not insure that they are complete, this decision will be made by the Health Science Admissions office staff.
      5. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
  5. Criminal Background Check.
    1. Once your application is accepted NOT BEFORE you will need to complete the Criminal Background Check http://www.austincc.edu/health/background.php . This cost is $52 and MUST BE COMPLETED BY APRIL 30th.
    2. Those students accepted for the class will receive a letter of provisional acceptance.
    3. Once we receive notice of a clear Criminal Background Check you will be petitioned for the course and will be you notified by email that you are cleared to register.
    4. My administrative assistant, Terry Johnson 223-5870 will register you for the course, it is YOUR responsibility to pay by the designated deadline.
  6. Registering for the course
    1. Instructor approval is required to register for this course. There are special sections for Tech Prep, you will be sent an email as to which section you must sign up for.
    2. All costs are approximate and subject to change and are the responsibility of the student.
    3. Tuition and fees $58.00 in-district, $166.00 out of district..
    4. The following miscellaneous charges apply to all students: $3.10 accident insurance, $10.00 malpractice insurance
    5. Total fees are approximately $71.10 for in-district students and $179.10 for out of district..

Please print out the following form to assist you in making sure all required documents are submitted. Staple this to the outside of a manila folder with your application materials.

March 24, 2010