Phlebotomists are professional members of the health care delivery team, whose responsibilities include collection of blood specimens for laboratory testing as well as basic patient care skills required to meet the multi-skilling needs of various health care settings. Areas of study include: laboratory departments, safety, venipuncture, microcollection, specimen processing, low-complexity laboratory testing and EKG.

Special Requirements of the Program
1. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum high school grade of "C" or a GED of 250 or better.
2. Students are required to take the Reading Assessment Test and must score out of college preparatory level courses or must successfully complete them before acceptance.
3. Students must have an interview with the Program Director/Instructor before acceptance.
4. Accepted applicants must have a physical examination, required immunizations (Hepatitis, MMR, Mantoux) before classes begin and show proof of health insurance.
5. Students must carry malpractice liability insurance (arranged by College).
6. Clinical placement for accepted students requires a Criminal Offender Record Information (C.O.R.I.) check be completed.

Associated Costs
In addition to tuition and books, students are responsible for purchase of a lab coat and medical liability insurance. Students must also possess reliable transportation to and from their clinical assignment.

# A grade of "C" or better is needed for Clinical Practicum Assignment.
## Students are assigned to clinical affiliations 5 days a week for 4 weeks.

This program awards an In-House certificate upon completion of 3 courses and 8 credits.