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Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy is the practice of drawing blood for analysis, donation or medical testing. Students in the Phlebotomy program learn the essentials of drawing blood, including blood collection equipment, safety and infection control, and specimen processing. Upon successful completion of didactic and student lab practice, students can register for a practicum training experience.
Certificate Option
The short-term Certificate of Completion in Phlebotomy is a 13-credit program designed to lead to entry level positions in the Phlebotomy field. The program lasts two quarters.
During the first quarter, you'll have lecture and laboratory courses and AIDS education. Second quarter consists of practicum training at a clinical facility which is 4 weeks full-time at a clinical facility plus assignments.
Students interested in advancement are encouraged to enroll in a longer course of study to complete an Associate in Applied Arts and Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
Upon completion of the Phlebotomy program, students should have the knowledge and skills to work as phlebotomists in a variety of health care settings. With a shortage of phlebotomists in the area, job prospects in the Puget Sound region are excellent. Salaries typically range from $10 to $14 per hour.
Program Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this certificate will be able to:
- Understand the role of the phlebotomist in health care settings
- Safely collect, process, and store blood samples
- Communicate and work effectively with a culturally diverse population
Program Costs per Quarter
- Tuition + Technology and PUB fees
- Parking fee
- Books
- Lab fees (subject to change)
- Injury Insurance for MLT 132Liability insurance for MLT 132 ($6.25/course)
- Vaccinations required for clinical practicum training
- Check the tuition table
- Check the parking page
- Approx. $200/program
- $70 per program
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Varies (also available from the College for students taking at least 6 credits)
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Varies
Contact Us
Program Advisor
Sue Seegers
Shoreline Community College
Phlebotomy Program
2300 Building
Room 2330
16101 Greenwood Ave. N
Shoreline, WA 98133
Career Opportunities
- hospitals
- medical clinics
- blood banks
- doctors' offices
- medical and research laboratories
Admission
There is only one application period each year for both Fall and Spring sessions.