Phlebotomy Technician

The Phlebotomy Technician microcredential will prepare students to become phlebotomists. Individuals will have the knowledge and skills to interact professionally with patients and collect critical samples to provide accurate patient results. Certification as a phlebotomy technician is possible through the National Healthcareer Association. Students wanting certification should let their instructor know. Employment opportunities are readily available.

This microcredential requires completion of 6-9 credits. Ladders into Health Studies AS (HS01) or Liberal Arts AS (LA04) degree programs and with the exception of CLT 115, Clinical Lab Technician AAS (CL01). A Clinical Lab Student with CLT 115 will have final semester of phlebotomy rotation waived. Students pursuing a career in healthcare, such as nursing, will also benefit from this microcredential.

Requirements:
CLT 110 - Specimen Procurement and Processing (1 credit), grade of C or higher required

CLT 115 - Phlebotomy Practicum (1 credit)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor. Co-requisite(s): CLT 110 or previously completed

SPC 141 - Interpersonal Speech Communication (3 credits)

One course from the following list of electives:
BIO 133 – Human Biology (3 credits)

BIO 135 – Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology II (3 credits)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 134 or permission of instructor

BIO 145 – Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4 credits)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 144

HED 101 – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Care (1 credit)

CRC 101 – Practical Computer Literacy (1 credit)

HIM 140 – Survey of Health Information Technology Concepts (3 credits)

HIM 104 – Medical Terminology (3 credits)