Overview
Phlebotomists draw blood from patients for lab tests and procedures. Employment opportunities can be found in medical practices and hospitals.
The Phlebotomy certificate will provide a foundation for a variety of healthcare careers. Students will develop the basic skills necessary to perform phlebotomy procedures utilized in hospital settings, clinical facilities, and physician's offices. Instructional methods will be varied including classroom, lab, online/hybrid, simulation/virtual reality, and clinical rotations, during which students will have comprehensive clinical experiences in medical laboratory specimen collections, transport, storage, and basic test procedures. The program also includes instruction in anatomy and physiology, communication, soft skills, and information technology. The Phlebotomy certificate can be combined with the Nursing Assistant Certificate and Cardiac Care Certificate to earn stackable, short-term, entry-level certificates in the health care arena.
Upon completion of this certificate, the student will be eligible to take a nationally recognized certification exam. Employment opportunities in South Carolina include positions in hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers, and doctors’ offices.
Students must receive a grade of “C” or better on all Phlebotomy certificate courses. Students must pass a final comprehensive exit examination to graduate from the program. Students may not repeat certificate courses more than once, nor may they progress to the next semester until that course is passed. Students may repeat only two Phlebotomy Technician certificate courses.
Students will rotate through hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, and clinics in the MTC service area for practical experience in Phlebotomy. Students will be required to comply with regulations required by off-campus clinical sites, which might include fingerprinting, background checks, and drug screenings.
- Acceptable Eligibility Criteria
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Placement Test Scores: Must meet criteria
- Reading Score – Compass 77 or higher.
- Math – COMPASS; Pre-Algebra scores 25 or higher or completion of MAT 032.
- Admission Criteria
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- Attendance at a program Information Session (optional).
- Attendance at a program Orientation Session (mandatory).
- Submission of an Acknowledgement of Intent request.
- Acceptable Criminal Background Check and drug screening results.
- Satisfactory compliance with required medical physical and immunization requirements.
- Current certification in First-Aid and CPR (American Heart for the Health Care Professional).
How to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Full Time
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (12 Credit Hours) |
ENG-160 |
Technical Communications
Technical Communications ID: ENG-160 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of various technical communications such as definitions, processes, instructions, descriptions, and technical reports. |
• | 3 | ||
| AHS-180 |
Health Careers Preparation
Health Careers Preparation ID: AHS-180 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes selected topics such as study skills, test-taking skills, critical thinking, problem solving, ethics, health careers test preparation and other topics to promote student success. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| AHS-102 |
Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology ID: AHS-102 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers medical terms, including roots, prefixes, and suffixes, with emphasis on spelling, definition, and pronunciation. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| AHS-131 |
Computers in Healthcare
Computers in Healthcare ID: AHS-131 Credit Hours: 3 This course is the study of the hardware and software used in various healthcare settings including information systems, computerized medical interfaces, telemedicine, networking, as well as other basic computer applications. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| Semester 2 (11 Credit Hours) |
BIO-110 |
General Anatomy and Physiology
General Anatomy and Physiology ID: BIO-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a general introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Emphasis is on the organ systems of the human and their interrelationships. |
• | • | 3 | |
| AHS-141 |
Phlebotomy for Health Career Provider
Phlebotomy for Health Career Provider ID: AHS-141 Credit Hours: 3 This course contains the essential theory, skills, and special procedures required to meet the venipuncture needs in hospitals, clinics, and other health care settings. |
• | 3 | |||
| AHS-205 |
Ethics and Law for Allied Health Profess
Ethics and Law for Allied Health Profess ID: AHS-205 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to ethical, bioethical and legal concepts related to allied health professions. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| AHS-142 |
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy ID: AHS-142 Credit Hours: 2 This course is a study of phlebotomy procedures utilized in clinical facilities and physicians' offices. |
• | 2 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 23 | |||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$4,324.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Part Time
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (6 Credit Hours) |
ENG-160 |
Technical Communications
Technical Communications ID: ENG-160 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of various technical communications such as definitions, processes, instructions, descriptions, and technical reports. |
• | 3 | ||
| AHS-180 |
Health Careers Preparation
Health Careers Preparation ID: AHS-180 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes selected topics such as study skills, test-taking skills, critical thinking, problem solving, ethics, health careers test preparation and other topics to promote student success. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| Semester 2 (6 Credit Hours) |
AHS-102 |
Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology ID: AHS-102 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers medical terms, including roots, prefixes, and suffixes, with emphasis on spelling, definition, and pronunciation. |
• | • | 3 | |
| AHS-131 |
Computers in Healthcare
Computers in Healthcare ID: AHS-131 Credit Hours: 3 This course is the study of the hardware and software used in various healthcare settings including information systems, computerized medical interfaces, telemedicine, networking, as well as other basic computer applications. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| Semester 3 (6 Credit Hours) |
BIO-110 |
General Anatomy and Physiology
General Anatomy and Physiology ID: BIO-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a general introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Emphasis is on the organ systems of the human and their interrelationships. |
• | • | 3 | |
| AHS-141 |
Phlebotomy for Health Career Provider
Phlebotomy for Health Career Provider ID: AHS-141 Credit Hours: 3 This course contains the essential theory, skills, and special procedures required to meet the venipuncture needs in hospitals, clinics, and other health care settings. |
• | 3 | |||
| Semester 4 (5 Credit Hours) |
AHS-205 |
Ethics and Law for Allied Health Profess
Ethics and Law for Allied Health Profess ID: AHS-205 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to ethical, bioethical and legal concepts related to allied health professions. |
• | • | • | 3 |
| AHS-142 |
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy ID: AHS-142 Credit Hours: 2 This course is a study of phlebotomy procedures utilized in clinical facilities and physicians' offices. |
• | 2 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 23 | |||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$4,324.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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