Phlebotomy
Continuing Education
The Phlebotomy program prepares students for entry-level work drawing blood in hospitals, clinics, diagnostic laboratories, and blood donation centers. Students learn proper venipuncture and capillary puncture technique, infection control, specimen handling, and patient communication in a hands-on lab environment before completing a supervised clinical externship in a real healthcare setting.
The short, focused certificate can be completed in a single term and is designed for students who want to enter the healthcare field quickly, as well as current healthcare workers adding a phlebotomy credential to their skill set. Instruction follows national phlebotomy competency standards and prepares graduates to sit for a national certification examination.
Graduates leave ready for entry-level phlebotomist positions in hospitals, physician offices, and commercial laboratories, with a credential that opens the door to a growing, in-demand allied health career.
Credentials
Learning Outcomes
- Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture using proper technique and infection-control procedures.
- Correctly identify, label, and process blood specimens according to laboratory protocol.
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients during specimen collection.
- Demonstrate readiness for a national phlebotomy certification examination.
Career Outcomes
Phlebotomists
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET.