The phlebotomy training program at Lane Community College consists of two courses, which cover phlebotomy techniques, infection control, safety, blood collection, quality assurance, documentation, and ethical and customer service issues. Students who wish to further their education may apply for a 120-hour clinical placement (no salary or course credit is given). Upon completion of the program, students may sit for the national Phlebotomy Technician certification exam given by the American Society of Clinical Pathology.
The program takes one year and is limited to 10 students per enrollment. Students must have a high school diploma or GED or be at least age 18 (students age 18 and older are not required to have a high school diploma or GED). All enrollees must take computerized reading and math assessments and have proof of immunizations against hepatitis B, chicken pox and measles/mumps rubella, plus a tuberculosis test within the past year. A criminal background check and drug screening may also be required.
Lane Community College - Continuing Education
1059 Willamette St.
Eugene, OR 97401
541-463-5252
lanecc.edu
Earn a certificate in phlebotomy at Shoreline Community College, which combines classroom learning with phlebotomy practicum through 3 to 4 week placements in clinical facilities. Topics of study in the one-year program include essentials of phlebotomy, AIDS and HIV education, laboratory basics, keyboarding and phlebotomy practicum. Students in the phlebotomy program are eligible for the school's Opportunity Grant, which gives free tuition and a stipend for books.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and immunizations against hepatitis B, measles/mumps/rubella and varicella.
Shoreline Community College
Greenwood Ave N.
Shoreline, WA 98133
206-546-4710
shoreline.edu
Moraine Valley Community College's program in phlebotomy consists of three courses, covering topics in the principles and practice of phlebotomy such as anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, skin puncture, arterial puncture, testing, communication skills, venipuncture and infection control. Students also discuss phlebotomy practice skills, such as customer service, preparing for the job market, cover letters and interviews. Each student performs a 120-hour supervised clinical practice field experience at a college-affiliated site such as Adventist LaGrange Memorial Hospital, Palos Community Hospital, Northern Illinois Clinical Laboratories and the Little Company of Mary Hospital. Upon completion, students may choose to take certification exams from International Academy of Phlebotomy Sciences Inc., the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and the National Phlebotomy Association.
Moraine Valley does not require ACT or SAT scores; all students take a placement test before beginning classes. All students must have a high school diploma or GED.
Moraine Valley Community College
9000 W. College Parkway
Palos Hills, IL 60465-2478
708-974-4300
morainevalley.edu