Overview
Phlebotomists are professional clinical team members within the healthcare system whose primary responsibility is to procure blood and other specimens for diagnostic testing.
This seven credit certificate program prepares students for job placement in hospitals, physician offices, and more. Students are introduced to the clinical laboratory and phlebotomy with the exploration of how these areas contribute to the health care system including; history of phlebotomy, hospital organization, legal and ethical concerns in healthcare, regulatory agencies and quality assurance, safety, infection control and phlebotomy basics. Students learn by a combination of academic and practical applications and culminate their experience with a clinical practicum at a clinical affiliate.
Upon successful completion of the certificate course of study, students are eligible to sit for the American Society of Clinical Pathology Phlebotomy Technician Certification Examination.
Please note that this certificate was revised in December 2022 from a 9-credit certificate to a 7-credit certificate. Please see Catalog Addendum for details.
Course Sequences and Prerequisites Spring 2023
The Phlebotomy Certificate was revised in December 2022 with changes in effect for Spring 2023. Please review the Catalog Addendum for details.
Course Sequence:
| PHL 1010 | Clinical Laboratory Basics | 3 |
| PHL 1025 | Principles and Methods of Phlebotomy | 4 |
Prerequisites:
PHL 1010 must be completed prior to PHL 1025.
Program of Study Spring 2023
While the college makes every effort to avoid schedule changes, the college may cancel courses or alter course schedules without prior notification.
Professional Courses
| PHL 1010 | Clinical Laboratory Basics | 3 |
| PHL 1025 | Principles and Methods of Phlebotomy | 4 |
Total Credits: 7
Students are awarded the certificate after meeting the criteria below:
- Successful completion of the certificate program as prescribed by the college
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher
- A minimum grade of C (2.0) in each course within the Phlebotomy program
- Completion of all Phlebotomy program requirements within one year of enrollment at the college