About
Phlebotomy Training Program at Drake State Community and Technical College
Drake State's phlebotomy training program offers hands-on clinical experience, equipping students with practical skills to accurately collect and handle blood specimens in clinical and hospital settings. This student-centered program emphasizes affordability and career readiness, preparing individuals for immediate entry into the healthcare workforce as phlebotomy technicians in hospitals, clinics, and blood donation centers. With strong industry partnerships and a focus on real-world application, graduates are poised for success in various healthcare environments.
Program Details:
- Cost: Approximately $1,800 for the program, plus certification costs ranging from $55 to $100.
- Duration: 9-hour short certificate program.
- Schedule: In-person delivery.
- Prerequisites: Proof of a negative TB skin test, Hepatitis B immunization, current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and being at least 16 years old.
- Accreditations: No specific accreditation body listed for the phlebotomy program itself in publicly available documents. Prepares students for certification.
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for immediate employment as phlebotomy technicians in hospitals, clinics, and blood donation centers.
Organization
Drake State Technical College
Drake State Community and Technical College
Located in Huntsville, AL, Drake State Community and Technical College is a public two-year higher education institution offering diverse certificate and associate degree programs with specialized training. It provides dozens of career pathways, affordable tuition, and financial aid options within a student-centered environment. The college emphasizes affordability and career readiness, offering flexible technical and university-transfer degrees, industry certifications, adult and continuing education, and customized skills training to support and enhance the North Alabama community.
Highlights:
- Student-centered community college
- Diverse certificate and associate degree programs
- Strong industry partnerships
- Focus on affordability and career readiness
- Supported by significant grants ($1.5 million Strengthening Community Colleges, $1.75 million Leidos donation)
- Provides specialized hands-on training programs like phlebotomy
- Actively engages with the community through workforce development and support initiatives