About
Phlebotomy Technician Program at Chesapeake College
Embark on a rewarding career in healthcare with Chesapeake College's Phlebotomy Technician program. This dynamic program prepares you to confidently collect blood specimens for laboratory analysis, equipping you with essential practical skills for entry-level positions. Delivered in a flexible hybrid format, combining online theory with hands-on clinical practicum hours, you'll gain real-world experience and graduate with a certificate of completion approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), ready to make an immediate impact in diverse healthcare settings.
Program Details:
- Cost: $1,395
- Duration: Approximately 3 months (158 hours)
- Schedule: Hybrid modality, combining online theory courses with in-person supervised clinical practicum hours.
- Prerequisites: High school diploma or GED; completion of a criminal background check, CPR certification, and submission of health forms are required upon acceptance.
- Accreditations: Approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC); awards a certificate of completion.
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for entry-level healthcare roles involving blood specimen collection for laboratory analysis.
Organization
Chesapeake College
Chesapeake College is a community college in Wye Mills, Maryland, serving five counties along the state’s Eastern Shore. Its occupational fields include nursing, patient care, transportation, HVAC, medical assisting, pharmacy, dental assisting, phlebotomy, veterinary assistance, welding, and medical billing and coding. The college combines associate degree pathways, transfer preparation, and career training for workforce entry. Its offerings include Associate Degree in Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A), HVAC, Medical Assistant, and Welding, among others. Chesapeake also provides health professions and skilled trades pathways, along with programs designed for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The institution presents itself as an inclusive, caring campus community and describes its work as serving communities throughout Maryland’s Eastern Shore.