Program of Study: Phlebotomy Technician
Academic Division: Biological & Health Sciences
Prepare for national certification as a phlebotomist, a skilled professional who draws blood for diagnostic purposes. This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions as phlebotomists in hospitals, clinics, blood banks, and other health care settings.
Students will develop skills in performing phlebotomy procedures during on-campus training, followed by a clinical practicum during which students spend eight hours a day, five days a week for three weeks (120 hours) at a clinical site.
Requirements
- Demonstrate English language and math proficiency prior to enrolling in MLT 110.
- Have a CLC GPA of 2.0 or higher prior to enrolling in MLT 110 (if applicable).
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Maintain a grade of "C" or better in each course and have an overall CLC GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Have health insurance and satisfy phlebotomy health requirements prior to beginning MLT 116 - Phlebotomy Clinical.
For More Information
Visit the Phlebotomy Web page or view the info sheet (PDF).
Contact the coordinator, Reme Tesch at (847) 543-2878.
This program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 8410 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631, (773) 714-8880.
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Contact Information
Remedios Tesch
Coordinator
Phone: (847) 543-2878
rtesch@clcillinois.edu
Faculty/Academic Advisors
Program Requirements*
Course Descriptions
Class Schedule by Term
*The Program Requirements are in Portable Document Format (pdf). To view them you need Adobe Acrobat Reader.
