Phlebotomy Certificate

(CERT PT00)

Prerequisites: A criminal background check and orientation is required for entry into this program.

Complete Accuplacer assessment tests for Reading, Writing, and Math. Must have an Accuplacer Reading score of 80 or provide the Assessment Center documentation of one of the following before starting HPR 112 .

A.A./A.S degree or higher
ACT Reading score of 17 or higher
SAT Verbal score of 430 or higher
Successful completion of College level English Class
Successful completion of REA 090
TB skin test within two months of the class starting.
Proof of MMR.
Hepatitis B and current tetanus.
Complete the required American DataBank Background check and drug screening: www.aimsemx.com.

Career Opportunities: Phlebotomists can find employment in hospitals, clinics, physician offices, and lab throughout the nation.

Additional Requirements: Student must co-enroll in HPR 112  and HPR 180 . The Phlebotomy classes will require outside clinical experience. A pair of royal blue scrubs is required for this experience. Students must be available a minimum of two eight-hour shifts a week (Monday-Friday) during the clinical portion of the class to attend clinical sites.