About
Phlebotomy Program at Fort Scott Community College
Unlock your potential in the thriving healthcare field with Fort Scott Community College's comprehensive Phlebotomy Program. As the oldest continuous community college in Kansas, FSCC offers a rich history of commitment to affordable and quality education. This program uniquely combines engaging in-person lectures, hands-on laboratory work, and invaluable clinical experiences at local healthcare agencies. Designed to prepare you for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification exam, you'll gain practical skills in blood drawing and specimen handling, ensuring you are career-ready and highly competitive for employment in diverse healthcare settings upon graduation. This program provides a clear pathway to a rewarding career as a laboratory phlebotomist.
Program Details:
- Cost: $75 per course
- Duration: Approximately one semester
- Schedule: In-person with lectures, laboratory work, and clinical experiences
- Prerequisites: Adequate knowledge of reading, writing, and verbal English communication skills; high school diploma or GED; negative TB skin test or chest x-ray (and flu vaccination during flu season) for clinical participation.
- Accreditations: Accredited under Fort Scott Community College's accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC); prepares students for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification exam.
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for employment as laboratory phlebotomists and eligibility for the NHA certification exam.
Organization
Fort Scott Community College Main Campus
Fort Scott Community College is a public community college in Fort Scott, Kansas. Its occupational fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A), Cosmetology, Emergency Medical Technician, HVAC, and Phlebotomy. The college offers more than 35 fields of study, with options to earn credits for transfer to a four-year institution or pursue an associate degree or certificate. Academic offerings also include career-focused areas such as construction technology, John Deere technician training, and criminal justice. Fort Scott Community College describes its academic environment as tight-knit and reports a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Its stated mission centers on empowering students and communities through education, combining occupational preparation with broader academic pathways.