Phlebotomy
Program Information
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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.
The program consists of lecture, student laboratories and a clinical phlebotomy practicum arranged in a surrounding health care facility.
Successful completion of the program will allow the graduate to seek employment as a phlebotomist and be eligible to take an appropriate phlebotomy certification examination.
Locally, phlebotomists earn approximately $8.50-$13.00 per hour.