This curriculum prepares individuals to obtain blood and other specimens for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Course work includes proper specimen collection and handling, communication skills and maintaining patient data.

Graduates may be eligible to take the Board of Certification for Phlebotomy by the American Society of Clinical Pathologist.  Employment opportunities include hospitals, clinics, physician’s offices, and other health care settings.

This program is approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Rd. Suite 720 Rosemont, IL 60018, (773)-714-8880 www.naacls.org

Specific Requirements

1. General college admission requirements.
2. Acceptable reports of medical examinations by first day of class.
3. Satisfactory completion of required immunizations.
4. Criminal background checks and drug screens are required prior to admission to clinical sites.
5. Current CPR certification for the Professional Rescuer or Healthcare Provider by the first day of class.