Phlebotomy Technician

A key healthcare role

Expertly draw and test blood samples

Develop the steady hand, keen analysis and calm demeanor needed to collect specimens. As a phlebotomy tech, you work with patients in a medical office, a hospital or a care facility. Your work makes accurate diagnosis and health monitoring possible.

You can build a career as a technician or use your phlebotomy skills as a first step in another healthcare career, such as a clinical laboratory technician.

What can you do with a Phlebotomy Technician Certificate?

This certificate prepares you to work in a healthcare setting, collecting and processing blood samples. It may also serve as a good foundation for further education to work as a clinical laboratory scientist, nurse or other healthcare profession.

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PATH Grant Stipends

Get extra financial support for school and living expenses through the Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce Program (PATH) grant.
WIOA Program

Eligible for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)-awarded vouchers.
Career Certificate

Earn a career certificate in 1 year or less to refine your skills into an in-demand career.
Program Length: 4 Months

Full-time students finish in 4 months.

Accreditation

The program is approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119.
Phone: (773) 714-8880
E-mail: info@naacls.org

Career Outlook

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $33,795
  
  Median
  
  $42,522
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $51,618
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $16.24
  
  Median
  
  $20.44
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $24.81
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  20.54%
  
  Certificate
  
  44.74%
  
  Some college
  
  17.2%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  0.05%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  17.47%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $33,813
  
  Median
  
  $46,405
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $51,080
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $16.25
  
  Median
  
  $22.30
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $24.56
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  31.82%
  
  Certificate
  
  45.45%
  
  Some college
  
  13.64%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  4.55%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  4.55%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).

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This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more inclusive list of course options, see the college catalog.

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Course Code	Course Title	Credits
PBT 110	PBT 110 Introduction to Medical Lab Technology Class Description This course introduces students interested in phlebotomy to the roles of the medical laboratory personnel in the health care system. Topics include professionalism, communication, basic laboratory math, medical ethics, CLIA-waived testing, legal implications of laboratory testing, and educational preparation and certification of laboratory personnel.	2
PBT 115	PBT 115 Phlebotomy Techniques Class Description This course focuses on the development of skills in performing phlebotomy procedures. Topics include proper use of equipment, current safety standards, medical and legal policies and regulations, interpersonal and communication skills, and correct specimen collection, transport, and preparation for laboratory testing.	2
PBT 116	PBT 116 Clinical Phlebotomy Class Description This course provides the student with supervised clinical practice of current phlebotomy techniques. Students will develop skill in performing phlebotomy procedures in various health care settings. Includes proper use of equipment, current safety standards, medical and legal policies and regulations, interpersonal skills, and correct transport, collection, and preparation for laboratory testing.	2

Course Highlights
Course Code	PBT 110
Course Title	PBT 110 Introduction to Medical Lab Technology Class Description This course introduces students interested in phlebotomy to the roles of the medical laboratory personnel in the health care system. Topics include professionalism, communication, basic laboratory math, medical ethics, CLIA-waived testing, legal implications of laboratory testing, and educational preparation and certification of laboratory personnel.
Credits	2

Course Highlights
Course Code	PBT 115
Course Title	PBT 115 Phlebotomy Techniques Class Description This course focuses on the development of skills in performing phlebotomy procedures. Topics include proper use of equipment, current safety standards, medical and legal policies and regulations, interpersonal and communication skills, and correct specimen collection, transport, and preparation for laboratory testing.
Credits	2

Course Highlights
Course Code	PBT 116
Course Title	PBT 116 Clinical Phlebotomy Class Description This course provides the student with supervised clinical practice of current phlebotomy techniques. Students will develop skill in performing phlebotomy procedures in various health care settings. Includes proper use of equipment, current safety standards, medical and legal policies and regulations, interpersonal skills, and correct transport, collection, and preparation for laboratory testing.
Credits	2

Total Credit Hours

6

*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.