Phlebotomy

Program Overview

The Phlebotomy non-credit certificate program equips students with the knowledge and skills to work as phlebotomists. Through classroom, laboratory, and clinical experience, students learn routine venipuncture, non-blood collection procedures, specimen handling, safety protocols, and medical ethics. Upon successful completion of all modules and clinical evaluations, students earn their certificate and are prepared for high-demand careers in healthcare settings with a projected growth rate of 23%.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The Phlebotomy non-credit certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a phlebotomist.
• The program includes classroom and laboratory instruction, as well as clinical experience.
• Topics covered include:
• Routine venipuncture and dermal techniques
• Non-blood collection procedures
• Proper specimen handling
• Safety and infection control
• Venipuncture equipment
• Complications
• Medical ethics
• Confidentiality
• Effective communication
• The clinical experience is scheduled as if the student were a full-time employee (day shift, Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day, no evenings or weekend hours).

Assessment:

Students must successfully complete all modules in order to earn their certificate.

Careers:

• Phlebotomists are in high demand, with a projected growth rate of 23% from 2018 to 2028.
• Phlebotomists work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers, and other healthcare sites.
• The median salary for a phlebotomist in 2018 was $34,480.