About
Phlebotomy Program at Coahoma Community College
Unlock a vital role in healthcare with Coahoma Community College's Phlebotomy program, a short-term, hands-on training designed for rapid entry into the healthcare workforce. This in-person certificate course, delivered at specialized health science centers in Clarksdale, MS, equips you with essential blood collection and clinical skills. Benefit from practical, focused instruction that prepares you for immediate employment and empowers you to make a tangible impact in patient care.
Program Details:
- Cost: Approximately $750 to $800 (includes tuition, related fees, books, uniforms, and clinical fees)
- Duration: 1 semester, typically 16 weeks
- Schedule: Delivered in-person
- Prerequisites: Completed application, official high school transcript or official GED passing scores, TABE test (ACT score of 16 or higher can be accepted in place of the TABE), Clinical clearance letter to meet clinical agency practice requirements
- Accreditations: Requires students to take the National Health Association's Phlebotomy Certification Examination. Coahoma Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees.
- Career Outcomes: Designed for entry-level phlebotomy work, preparing students for careers in blood collection and related clinical skills.
Organization
Coahoma Community College - Robert G. Mason Health Science Center
Coahoma Community College
Coahoma Community College is a two-year Historically Black College and University (HBCU) located in Mississippi, operating specialized health science centers in Clarksdale, MS. The college offers comprehensive health sciences programs, including Associate Degree Nursing, Paramedic, Practical Nursing, Polysomnography, Respiratory Care, and short-term certifications such as EMT and Phlebotomy. The teaching approach emphasizes practical, hands-on training, preparing students for rapid entry into the healthcare workforce. The college is committed to student success, workforce development, and civic engagement, providing accessible, diverse, quality, and equitable educational opportunities that foster holistic growth in a student-centered learning environment. It features state-of-the-art facilities and resources to help students and the community grow and prosper.
Highlights:
- Mississippi's premier two-year Historically Black College and University
- Strong legacy and focus on student success and workforce development
- Accessible, diverse, quality, and equitable educational opportunities
- Specialized health science centers in Clarksdale, MS
- Strategic planning for future growth and community development