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Phlebotomy

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This program offers students the opportunity to learn valuable skills in phlebotomy.   Students in the program receive training in necessary aspects of the phlebotomist’s world, such as the healthcare system, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pathological conditions in relation to the clinical laboratory.  Students study body systems, laboratory testing, specimen collection, infection prevention and safety.  In addition, professionalism, effective communication, legal and ethical responsibilities, requisitioning, transporting, processing, and quality assurance are covered.  Essential skills like venipunctures, and hands-on learning introduce students to this exciting profession.  

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Skills Taught

  • Infection Prevention and safety procedures

  • Professionalism & Effective Communication

  • Legal and Ethical Responsibilities in Phlebotomy

  • Anatomy, physiology, and pathological conditions

  • How to recognize and handle complications during blood collection

  • Venipuncture & Capillary Collection

  • Knowledge of blood collection tubes and their uses

  • Specimen collection, and proper transporting of specimen collections

Career Options for Graduates

  • Graduates will earn a Snow College Phlebotomy Program Completion Certificate
  • Graduates are able to work as a phlebotomist and use their phlebotomy skills in a variety of hospitals, long-term care centers, clinics, and other healthcare settings.  

Admission Requirements

  • Adult student:  Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

  • High School Students:  Must be 17 to enroll and 18 by the end of class to begin clinicals

  • Be current on the following immunizations: MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap, and have a negative TB skin test.

Certificates Options & Length Cost Start Dates Job/Salary Outlook Location
One Semester

One Semester (3 credits)

Certificate of Completion
Tuition

Tuition*

$255

Course Fees

$479

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Required supplies

Required supplies

$50 (scrubs)

Books

Books

$100 (approximate)
Fall Semester

Fall

Spring Semester

Spring

Students may start this program at the beginning of fall, spring, or summer semester. (August, January, or June) Summer semester for this program is five to six weeks long.
Salary

$34,806-$46,729

Annual Median Salary
Location

Richfield Campus

Richfield Campus