Phlebotomy

Course and Hour Requirements:

• Certificate

Admission Criteria

Program Description:

The Phlebotomy curriculum prepares individuals to obtain blood and other specimens for the purpose of laboratory analysis.  Course work includes proper specimen collection and handling, communication skills, and maintaining patient data.

Program Outcomes:

• Graduates are proficient in collecting, transporting, handling, and processing blood specimens for analysis.
• Graduates are proficient in demonstrating professional conduct and interpersonal skills with patients, peers, and other health care personnel.
• Graduates demonstrate an understanding of requisitioning and the legal implications of their work.
• Graduates demonstrate competence in beginning computer skills.
• Graduates eligible to apply to take the exam to become certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).

Occupational Outlook:

Graduates may qualify for employment in hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices, and other health care settings and may be eligible for national certification as phlebotomy technicians.  The employment market is excellent.