Phlebotomy

www.linnbenton.edu/phlebotomy

The Phlebotomy program is a 15 week program consisting of 25 credits that prepares students for gainful employment as 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 national 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, specimen collection on adults, children and infants, and setup of EKG.

Students complete the training together and attend class for approximately 35 hours a week for the first 10 weeks of the program. A 165 hour practicum work experience is part of the training and takes place at area hospitals and clinics during the last 5 weeks of the program. Students are responsible for transportation to and from practicum sites.

Admission Requirements

LBCC's heathcare-related programs have limited enrollment and special application deadlines. Interested students should review the Phlebotomy program bulletin on LBCC's Special Admissions Programs webpage for detailed application and admissions information. Applications are accepted on a first‐come, first‐serve basis with preference given to residents of Linn‐Benton Community College’s service district.

Prior to admission, applicants are required to:

• Complete the online information session.
• Be in good academic and financial standing at LBCC in order to be admitted to this program.
• Submit a completed LBCC online admissions application form.

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

• Complete WR 095 College Writing Fundamentals or equivalent course with a grade of C or better (or test into WR 115 on College Placement Test).
• Complete CS 120 Digital Literacy or equivalent course with a grade of C or better (or test out of CS 120 by passing LBCC's wavier exam).
• Have current immunizations.
• Complete American Heart Association CPR for Healthcare providers.
• Pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
• Submit supplemental application materials located in Program Bulletin.

The program is eligible for Financial Aid, 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. The cost of this program varies. Students are required to pay a non-refundable out of pocket deposit by program orientation.