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Care for patients while obtaining important specimen samples for lab testing.
Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy technician
Phlebotomy technicians, or phlebotomists, obtain and prepare specimens for laboratory processing. Phlebotomists are traditionally associated with drawing and preparing blood in hospitals, clinics or physician’s offices. However, phlebotomists can be employed in a wide variety of fields that work with any bodily fluids that can be laboratory tested. They are skilled with collecting blood via venipuncture, finger pricks and heel pricks for infants.
In our noncredit, short-term training phlebotomy technician program, you will:
- Train with industry professionals to learn best practices in the field
- Gain the professional skills needed to function as a phlebotomist
- Learn the foundations of anatomy and physiology, venipuncture techniques, specimen processing, nonblood specimens, safety, infection control and proper handling techniques
- Complete an 100-hour externship at a healthcare facility
- Prepare to pass the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Phlebotomy Technician certification examination
Summer/Fall 2023 sessions
| DATES | COST | LOCATION | COURSE CODE |
|---|---|---|---|
|
June 12-Sept. 1 |
$2,250 |
Lectures and hands-on training will be offered on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday (9:30 am-12 pm) at Kishwaukee College, B2301. |
CE 085 1001 |
|
Aug. 28-Nov. 18 |
$2,250 |
Lectures and hands-on training will be offered on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday (6-8:30 pm) at Kishwaukee College, B2301. |
CE 085 3001 |
Program Details
Lecture and hands-on training are delivered in-person on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at Kishwaukee College in B2301. Day sessions are held from 9:30 am-12 pm. Evening sessions are held from 6 pm-8:30 pm.
A 100-hour unpaid externship in a local health care facility allows students to apply their new skills. Drug testing, criminal background check, immunizations and health insurance are required for externship placement.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of phlebotomists is projected to grow 27 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations. Hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers, and other locations will need phlebotomists to perform blood work. The median annual wage for phlebotomists was $37,880 in May 2022.
The program cost is $2,250, including textbooks and supplies. Federal and state financial aid are not available to offset costs. A payment plan is available.
Interested applicants should fill out the Phlebotomy Technician interest form. For additional questions, email program director Melissa Gallagher at mgallagher1@kish.edu to schedule a time and day to discuss the program.