Phlebotomy

This less-than-one-year certificate program prepares students for employment as a phlebotomist. It will also prepare students for certification examinations of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. To accomplish these goals, the program combines classroom instruction with lab work and clinical 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 as a cohort. Classes are tailored specifically to these students, who attend class for approximately 35 hours a week. The first 12 weeks of training are in the classroom. The last four weeks are in a clinic, hospital or physician’s office. Student is responsible for transportation to and from clinical sites.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete a certificate in Phlebotomy will:

• Perform a venipuncture with proper technique using a vacutainer.
• Perform a venipuncture with proper technique using syringe.
• Perform a finger stick with proper technique.
• Perform a heel stick with proper technique.
• Communicate effectively with patient, healthcare staff, and other medical providers.

Admission Requirements

Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis with preference given to residents of Linn Benton Community College’s tax district and students with previous college experience. Students are required to:

• Attend a program information session
• Pass a criminal background check
• Pass a drug test
• Complete WR 095 College Writing Fundamentals and MTH 020 Basic Mathematics with a “C” or better (or equivalent score on College Placement Test) The math class or Math CPT must have been completed within 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.

Students will be required to pass all classes with a “C” or better to maintain their status in the program and financial aid eligibility.

On-line applications dates are posted in the Phlebotomy Technician Bulletin. All applicants are given a time / date stamp on their applications and all supplemental documentation required for admission must be submitted in a sealed envelope within two business days of completing the on-line application. The cost of this program varies.

Total Credit Hours: 26