Comprehensive course in the fundamentals and practice of phlebotomy (blood specimen collection) includes venipuncture, capillary collection, safety, medical terminology, orientation to the clinical laboratory and health care, and specimen handling and processing, blood pressure, pulse and basic life support for healthcare provider. Program is 120 hours of lecture and lab. The student must complete 100 successful venipunctures at a clinical site within a minimum of 80 hours. Upon completion of the course, students are eligible to sit for national certification examinations and may seek employment as phlebotomists. Employment of phlebotomists is projected to grow 23 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. Hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers, and other locations will need phlebotomy technicians.
Important Information About the Program:
Participants must be Pennsylvania residents, at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED to enroll.
Cost for enrollment requirements are the responsibility of the participant.
Funding may be available to eligible participants through PA CareerLink®.
Requirements to Enter the Program:
(Must be completed before the first class. All costs are the responsibility of the student.)
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
- FBI Background Check
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporter
- Personal Health Insurance
- Influenza Vaccine (if externship/clinical is performed between October and March)
- Physical examination and required immunizations
- Urine Drug Screen
For more details about the program, contact healthcare@nothampton.edu, or complete our request for information form today!
