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Health Care: Phlebotomy Certificate

Teaches the duties, responsibilities and skills associated with the practice of venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collection procedures. Students will have hands on experience with blood specimen collection and processing, as well as a thorough knowledge of quality control, infection control and safety procedures. This program includes a lecture/lab combination that teaches theory and direct application of theoretic content, as well as clinical opportunities for students to master learned skills. Upon successful completion, students may qualify to sit for a national certification exam through ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists).

Students will be required to complete and pass a criminal background check, drug screen and provide proof of immunizations prior to starting internships/clinical experiences. Students unable to complete these requirements will not be able to begin the program.

Please Note: This Program is Not Eligible for Financial Aid.

Program Admission Requirements

• College readiness in English
• Physician clearance letter
• National Criminal Background Check with no CCCS Disqualifying Offenses
• 10 Panel Negative Drug Screen, including THC (Marijuana)
• Negative Tuberculosis Test
• Required Vaccinations
• 2 MMR vaccines and/or positive titers
• 2 Varicella vaccines, positive titers, and/or documented history of the disease
• 3 Hepatitis B vaccines and/or positive titers
• Tdap Vaccine (within the last 10 years)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine (Fall/Spring)
• Up to Date COVID-19 Vaccine

For more information please contact the department.

Phlebotomy Certificate: 7 credits

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