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Draw, Prepare, Explain & Guide
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
Spring 2025 sessions
| DATES | COST | LOCATION | COURSE CODE |
|---|---|---|---|
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Feb. 3-April 18, 2025 |
$2,250 |
Lectures/Lab — February 3-March 28 (10 am-12 pm on M, T, Th) in person, B2301 Clinical — March 31-April 18 (M-F, schedule TBD) in-person at a local hospital |
CE 085 5001 |
Program Details
- Lecture:
Jan. 13-March 6 (10 am-12 pm on M, T, Th) in person, B2301
March 17-May 8 (5:30-7:30 pm on M, T, Th) in person, B2301 - Clinical:
March 10-28 (M-F, schedule TBD) in-person at a local hospital (100 hours)
May 12-30 (M-F, schedule TBD) in-person at a local hospital (100 hours) - Materials: Lab supplies provided
- Textbook: Textbook provided
- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment in the phlebotomy field is expected to grow 8-10 percent from 2021-2031, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.
- The median annual wage for phlebotomy technicians was $44,500 in May 2024.
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 coordinator Melissa Gallagher at mgallagher1@kish.edu to schedule a time and day to discuss the program.
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