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
Jan. 13-March 28	$2,250	Lectures/Lab — Jan. 13-March 6 (10 am-12 pm on M, T, Th) in person, B2301 Clinical — March 10-28 (M-F, schedule TBD) in-person at a local hospital	CE 085 5001
March 17-May 30	$2,250	Lectures/Lab — March 17-May 8 (5:30-7:30 pm on M, T, Th) in person, B2301 Clinical — May 12-30 (M-F, schedule TBD) in-person at a local hospital	CE 085 5002

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.

Phlebotomy Technician INTEREST FORM

Contact Us

Melissa GallagherCoordinator of Short-Term TrainingP815-825-9466Emgallagher1@kish.edu

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