Phlebotomy (NRS 125)

This course prepares students for entry-level positions as phlebotomists in hospitals, clinical labs and physician offices. With practical experience obtained at a clinical affiliate, students learn to draw blood using various techniques in micro-collection and gain experience in other specimen collection, transport, reporting and recording of patient data. There are 120 clinical hours are required in addition to scheduled classroom hours.

Course Requirements:

Students must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Provide an acceptable Family Care Safety Registry background screening (due at time of registration)
• Be free from tuberculosis - a negative 2-step TB test is required (due at time of registration)
• Be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Provide a High School Diploma or GED certificate (due at time of registration)
• Complete a urine drug screen at a designated facility (will be completed prior to clinical work)
• Demonstrate proficiency in all lab skills during the classroom training.

Classroom Contact Hours

108 hours

Tuition and Schedule

Fees for this course are non-refundable.

Other

The textbook is strongly recommended and available in the bookstore.

Ready to Register?

In Person

Administration Building, Room 1442

• 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
• Hours may vary. Please call to confirm.

Registrations for this program are not accepted by fax or mail.

Payment is due at the time of registration.