Phlebotomy Technician

Career Certificate
Cost
$1,344

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 tech or use your phlebotomy skills as a first step in another healthcare career, such as physician assistant (PA).

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 nurse, physician assistant or other healthcare profession.

We're accredited

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

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Recommended Pathway

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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  • Credit for prior learning available
  • Dual credit options available
  • Global citizenship
  • Online/Virtual options available

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    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 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
      Course Highlights

Total Credit Hours

6

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Phlebotomy Technician at CLC

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