Phlebotomy

This less-than-one-year certificate program prepares students for gainful employment as a phlebotomists in the laboratory setting drawing blood from patients so that it can be analyzed by hospital/lab clinics. The program prepares students to sit for the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) certification exam. 

To accomplish these goals, the program combines classroom instruction with lab work and practicum experience. Skill areas covered are: vacuum collections, capillary skin punctures, butterfly needles, blood cultures and specimen collection on adults, children and infants.

A group of up to 24 students completes the training together and attends class for approximately 35 hours a week for the first 10 weeks of the program.  A 150-hour practicum work experience is part of the training and takes place at area hospitals, clinics, and retail stores during the last 5 weeks of the program.  Student is responsible for transportation to and from their practicum site.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete a certificate in Phlebotomy will be able to:

• Perform successful venipuncture draws with proper technique using a vacutainer.
• Perform a successful venipuncture draws with proper technique using a syringe.
• Perform a successful fingersticks with the proper technique.
• Perform a successful heelstick with the proper technique.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, family members, and colleagues using verbal, written, and information technology tools/devices.

Admission Requirements

The Phlebotomy Program Bulletin can be found online at the LBCC Short Term Training Technician webpage (linnbenton.edu/phlebotomy) and contains all required Admission Requirements.  The cost of this program varies.  Applications are accepted on a first‐come, first‐serve basis with preference given to residents of Linn‐Benton Community College’s tax district and students with previous college experience. The program is Financial Aid eligible, but be aware that Financial Aid will be used to pay the total amount of the program cost first before the student receives any funds for living expenses.

• Pay a non-refundable out of pocket deposit immediately after application submission.
• Attend a live program information session or complete the online information session.
• Complete WR 095 College Writing Fundamentals  with a grade of C or better (or equivalent score on College Placement Test).
• Complete MTH 020 Basic Mathematics with a grade of C or better (or equivalent score on College Placement Test). The math class or math CPT must have been completed in the last five years.
• Have current immunizations
• Complete an LBCC admissions application form.
• Applicants must be in good academic and financial standing at LBCC in order to be admitted to this program.
• Submit a completed LBCC online admission application form.
• Submit supplemental application materials located in Program Bulletin.

Post-admission and prior to the start of classes, students are required to:

• Have current immunizations.
• Complete American Heart Association CPR for Healthcare providers OR Red Cross CPR Professional Rescuer/Healthcare Provider.
• Pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

Total Credit Hours: 24