Phlebotomy Technician Certificate

Why Earn a Phlebotomy Technician Certificate?

As a phlebotomy technician, you will learn the proper techniques for drawing blood. With the Phlebotomy Technician Certificate, you can work as a vital member of a healthcare team and find a job in hospitals, 诊所, 医生办公室. Your expertise will help children and adult patients feel comfortable. You'll also ensure that all blood specimens are handled and transported correctly. 

By completing phlebotomy training, you will be able to begin your career as a Phlebotomy Technician and apply to take your national certification exam. After successfully completing the program, you'll be able to begin your career as a phlebotomy technician. This position is an excellent entry point into the healthcare field. Your experience plus more education can lead to related careers, such as nursing.

Why Receive Phlebotomy 培训 at 火博体育?

16周计划

Our Phlebotomy Technician Certificate prepares you for an entry-level position in a lab or hospital setting in just 16 weeks. The program consists of two eight-week sessions in which you will learn and practice blood drawing techniques. We have four start dates every year, so you can have flexibility for when you begin.

现实世界的经验

As part of the program, you will complete 100 hours of clinical experience. 在这些时间里, you'll develop the skills you need to pass the national certification examination and be an effective phlebotomy technician.

负担得起的选择

因为 SJC's low tuition rates, the Phlebotomy Technician certificate program is a great investment for you. Get the quality phlebotomy training you need to begin your career in the healthcare field. You may also qualify for free tuition through the NM Opportunity and Lottery Scholarships.

Estimated costs for the Phlebotomy Technician certificate program during the 2022-2023 academic year.

学费 (NM residents)	$301.50
学费 (Non-NM residents)	$849.50
学生活动费	$6
药物测试	$20
书	$150
实验室的费用	$100
免疫接种	$200*
背景调查	$ 73.30
Certification Examination Fee** (ASCP or AMT)	$135**

*服务估计. Consult your medical provider for the actual cost.
**不需要

What You'll Learn in the Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program

Develop the skills you need to work as a phlebotomy technician with our certificate program. You'll take two eight-week courses that will teach you the theory and practice of drawing blood. In your classroom course, you'll study:

• Body system anatomy and function
• Blood draw site selection
• 设备及用品
• 抗凝血剂
• 标本处理
• Safety and precautions
• Ethics and professionalism

You will learn how to perform:

• 静脉穿刺: puncturing a vein to draw blood to collect samples or for other medical procedures
• 毛细棒: a form of blood draw used in infants or adults in which venipuncture is difficult

You'll also accumulate 100 hours of supervised applied experience in your clinical practicum course to build up your skills. By completing all certificate requirements, you will qualify to take the ASCP or AMT national certification examination.

Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Curriculum

职业和成果

Phlebotomy technicians can work in many healthcare settings where blood is drawn. 它们包括:

• 献血中心
• 透析中心
• 医生的办公室
• 医院

Graduates of our program have gone on to work at:

• 美慈医疗中心
• San Juan Regional Medical Center
• Shiprock IHS

You can also complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences by completing prerequisite courses at SJC and then transferring.