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A good phlebotomist makes the difference between a good experience or a poor one for the anxious and nervous patient who is having his/her blood drawn. Being skilled at drawing blood and having the ability to calm a patient's fears is an important part of this healthcare role. If you are considering a career in phlebotomy, you will need good communication skills, empathy for your patients as well as the ability to calmly work under pressure as a member of the phlebotomy team. Phlebotomy is an excellent career as well as being a good addition to other careers in the healthcare field such as nursing, medical laboratory technician, and radiology.

Our Phlebotomy program teaches the student proper techniques of specimen collection and processing standards, infection control standards, and legal regulations in the healthcare environment. There is an 18 credit hour option available if the student is interested in considering other health care programs in the future. Upon completion, the student has the option of taking the ASCP certification exam with the nation's oldest and most recognized organization for laboratory professionals.

Tuition & Potential Earnings

Estimated Tuition Cost

$3,237

Median Wage

$45,000

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

Academic Plan

  • Medical Terminology
  • Digital Literacy for Health Care
  • Survey of Anatomy and Physiology
  • Principles of Phlebotomy
  • Beginning Laboratory Skills for Phlebotomy
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • Phlebotomy Practicum
  • Contemporary Healthcare Practices
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

Flexible Learning Options

Many courses at Blackhawk are offered in one or more of these formats:

  • In-Person
  • Live Online (synchronous)
  • Online Anytime (asynchronous)
  • FlexLab (in-person when it fits your schedule)

For some courses, we offer a MyEdChoice option, allowing you to choose how to attend each class session. You can switch between online and in-person formats from week to week or even day to day, depending on your needs and schedule. More Information

In Person
MyEdChoice
Hybrid
FlexLab

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Additional Program Information

  • Students must have proof of insurance
  • A caregiver background check is required prior to registration into certain program-specific courses. Please note: Drug testing may also be required by clinical sites. There are fees associated with these tasks. For more information, please contact the program faculty and/or program advisor
  • Students must have CPR training specific for health care personnel

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Adhere to infection control and safe practices
  • Perform specimen collection
  • Process specimens
  • Comply with legal regulations
  • Model professional behaviors
Phlebotomy Technician students in lab

Highlights

Technical Diploma

18 Credits

Monroe Campus

210 Fourth Ave., Monroe, WI 53566

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