Phlebotomy
Phlebotomists are employed in hospital laboratories, physician clinics, and other health care institutions to perform the collection of blood specimens by venipuncture and micropuncture techniques. Theory and practice in phlebotomy skills are studied in addition to ethical and legal responsibilities, effective communication skills, and safe practices.
Academic studies are taken on the Illinois Central College campus Clinical experiences are provided in medical laboratories under supervision at Methodist Medical Center, Proctor Hospital, Peoria; BroMenn Medical Center, Normal; Graham Hospital, Canton; Great River Medical Center, Burlington, IA; Graham Hospital Association Graham Medical Group, Canton; Saint Mary's Medical Center and Cottage Hospital, Galesburg; Pekin Hospital; Saint Margaret's Hospital, Spring Valley; Saint James Hospital, Pontiac; Kewanee Hospital, OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth; Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Lincoln; Hopedale Medical Complex, Hopedale; and Veteran's Administration Clinic, Peoria. Students in surrounding community colleges are encouraged to enroll in the program.
Links to Professional Organizations:
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
For more information, please contact:
| Health Career Department | (309) 999-4600 | [email] |