Skip to main content
Drawing blood

Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Achievement

Wanted: A calm presence for patients afraid of needles

  • This skill set requires the completion of a minimum of 100 hours of supervised clinical practice
  • Students will complete 100 successful collections in addition to classroom lectures and lab demonstrations

The Phlebotomy Technician certificate program requires 16 credit hours. All students in the Phlebotomy Technician program are required to pass a criminal background check and drug screen prior to clinical placement.

Students must also complete a physical exam and provide proof of the following:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella)
  • Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B
  • COVID-19 vaccination
  • Annual TB testing (PPD skin test or blood test accepted)
  • Annual influenza vaccination

Certificate Requirements Credit Hours
Biology 110, Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
Health 101, Introduction to Allied Healthcare Careers 2
Health 103, Medical Terminology 2
Health 130, Phlebotomy Technician 5
Health 131, Phlebotomy Technician Externship 3

 

Employment is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations by 2024. 

National median annual wage Phlebotomy Technicians: $31,630*
National job growth projections by 2024: 25%*

*Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-2017
 

Academic Advisor

Ken is the Academic Advisor for Health Sciences, Social Sciences, and select Natural Sciences programs.

Read more
Dean of Health Sciences

As an administrator and educator, Ms.

Read more
Administrative Coordinator, Health Sciences

A Southwest Michigan local, Erin attended art classes at Lake Michigan College as a dual-enrolled high school student, foc

Read more

How to Apply

Related programs

High-demand career in the health care field.

Read more

The 51-credit Pharmacy Technician program prepares students for entry-level pharmacy technician positions in hospitals and retail stores.

Read more

Ready to get started?

Connect with us! Request more information or apply today, and we'll send you everything you need to begin your journey at LMC.

Back to Top Apply Now