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February 3, 2012

Black Heritage Month Speaker

Former Connors State College President Dr. Donnie Nero was on the campus of Seminole State College Thursday to help celebrate Black Heritage Month.  Nero gave a presentation entitled, “Walk a Mile ‘N’ My Shoes,” in which he discussed growing up in Oklahoma during the height of the Civil Rights movement.  He talked about the roles that education, perseverance and encouragement from others have played in his personal success.

Pictured above:  Dr. Nero, whose former institution has been a long-standing athletic rival of SSC, was presented with a Seminole baseball cap by SSC President Dr. Jim Utterback during his visit to campus.  Following the program, long-time area educator and football coach Ray Jordan (left) spoke with Dr. Nero (center) and Dr. Utterback (left).  Jordan was the speaker for a Martin Luther King Day program at SSC last year.  East Central University President John Hargrave (left) attended the SSC program on Thursday and posed with his former and current colleagues Dr. Nero (center) and Dr. Utterback (right).

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January 26, 2012

SSC offering Phlebotomy Certificate Program

Seminole State College has announced that it will offer a phlebotomy certificate program later this Spring.  Space will be limited for the program.  Students interested are asked to contact the SSC Medical Laboratory Program between now and the April 16 deadline.Through the certificate program, students will learn the essentials of blood collection, the role of the phlebotomist, safety and infection control, specimen processing, and use of a laboratory computer.

Phlebotomists play a vital part in healthcare by collecting blood specimens from patients for laboratory tests used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.  They also work with laboratory personnel to process and transport specimens collected from patients.  The student courses are completed on campus during a two-week session starting May 14, 2012.  The clinical practicum, which follows campus classes, requires the student to travel to a clinical affiliate to train for an additional 100 hours.

Upon successful completion of the phlebotomy program, students will receive a “Certificate of Achievement” in Phlebotomy which is needed to challenge the PBT certification exam.  Graduates may apply for the Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification examination through the American Society of Clinical Pathology.

To learn about the steps in the admission process, contact Malinda Browning in the MLT Department at (405) 382-9286 or m.browning@sscok.edu.  Additional information and the application form can be found on the Seminole State College home webpage.