• Phlebotomy Technician

    168 Hours

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    The Phlebotomy program covers all aspects of phlebotomy, including blood collection, cardiac anatomy and physiology, customer service skills, infection control, tube selection and preparation, tube additives, order of draw, documentation, specimen collection, Point of Care testing and other general healthcare topics.  This class includes the 4 hour HIV/AIDS certification.

    The Phlebotomy Certificate course is offered several times a year.  Please see the enrollment counselor for specific schedules.   In order to earn a certificate for this program, you must complete all the required classes for this program.  They generally do not need to be done in any particular order.  Students may enroll at any point in the program and start at the beginning of any class.  The required classes for this program are:

    • Health Science Concepts
    • Phlebotomy and Lab
    • Career Preparation

    Your enrollment counselor will assist you in finding a schedule that fits your lifestyle.  Classes can be completed in as little as 7 weeks (full time) or 14 weeks (part time).  Certificate is earned when all classes are completed successfully.  Please see the enrollment counselor for more information regarding schedules and program requirements.  Currently, the Phlebotomy schedule is Monday, Wednesday and Friday 2pm – 6pm for 14 weeks.

    Currently enrolling for Phlebotomy.  Upcoming schedules:

    10/18/10:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am – 1pm for 14 weeks.

    12/6/10:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am – 6pm for 7 weeks.

    Upon completion of the program, all students are eligible to take the National Certification Exam (CPT) through National Healthcareer Association.   

    How abundant are Phlebotomy jobs?

    According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (Bureau of Labor and Statistics), the demand for Medical and Clinical Lab Technicians is expected to grow faster than average with EXCELLENT job opportunities.

    How much do Phlebotomists make?

    According to Payscale.com, which accumulates data on wages for different careers, Phlebotomists average $23,000 to $32,000 per year.

    Where do Phlebotomists work?

    Phlebotomists usually work in a hospital setting, but may also be employed in a nursing home, rehabilitation center, psychiatric facility, physician office, outpatient clinic or lab, schools, correctional facility, residential facility or home care setting.

    What do Phlebotomists do?

    Phlebotomists collect specimens for testing to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.  Types of specimens may include blood, various body fluids and tissue samples.  Phlebotomists may work with other healthcare professionals to obtain these samples.