The Phlebotomy Program is designed to fulfill the market demand for well-trained phlebotomists with clinical lab skills. The focus of the program is the coursework and development of clinical skills and provides experiential training that enables graduates to work in a variety of clinical environments.
During training and classroom simulated practice, students will achieve the core competencies required to work in health care settings that employ entry-level phlebotomists.
Phlebotomists traditionally work in a variety of health care settings where they will draw samples and work with physicians, nurses, and EMTs. There is strong demand for this position especially in clinics, blood banks, nursing homes, and hospitals, among other facilities.
During training and classroom simulated practice, students will achieve the core competencies required to work in health care settings that employ entry-level phlebotomists.
Phlebotomists traditionally work in a variety of health care settings where they will draw samples and work with physicians, nurses, and EMTs. There is strong demand for this position especially in clinics, blood banks, nursing homes, and hospitals, among other facilities.
Program Schedule Course Length:
5 months M-Th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm 160 Didactic Hours 16 Externship Hours |
Application ProcessPhlebotomy students are recruited throughout the year and join the MA class in PH 100 and PH 101, which are held from 1-3pm from January through May. The externship follows and ends with graduation/CPT national testing.
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED and obtain a minimum 305 in verbal and a 270 in quantitative on the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test. Applicants will have a criminal background check and must produce a negative, or clean, drug screen, and successfully interview with the admissions panel. |
For more information, please call (724) 308-5135 or email info@hopecat.org