Overview
With Labouré’s certificate in phlebotomy, students earn seven college credits in four months, and are prepared for a needed career in the healthcare industry. The program includes 14 weeks of training that is mostly online, but also has some in-person lab work as well as a final clinical practicum in a healthcare facility.
During the program, you'll be introduced to the clinical laboratory and phlebotomy, and how these areas contribute to the health care system as a whole.
As a phlebotomy student in the certificate program, you:
- Learn about the history of phlebotomy, hospital organization, legal and ethical concerns in healthcare
- Learn about the phlebotomy basics, including safety, infection control, and more
- Can finish the program in 14 weeks, earning 7 college credits
- Become eligible to take the American Society of Clinical Pathology Phlebotomy Technician Certification Examination
Your blood can reveal a lot about your overall health. As a phlebotomist, you'll collect blood samples from your patients for diagnostic testing, and more.
Not sure if this program is the best fit? Here are some interesting highlights!
minutes the patient will spend with you for a typical blood sample draw
approximate projected growth in phlebotomy jobs between 2019 - 2029
college credits you can apply to an associate or bachelor's degree