About
Phlebotomy Skills for Healthcare Program
Grand Rapids Community College offers a dynamic 10-week Phlebotomy Skills for Healthcare program, meticulously designed to equip aspiring healthcare professionals with essential phlebotomy techniques based on national standards. This hybrid program seamlessly blends online lectures with vital in-person clinical skills labs and live draw practice, ensuring a comprehensive and practical learning experience. Developed with direct input from area employers, the curriculum is highly relevant to current industry demands, preparing students not just for certification but for immediate employment readiness in diverse healthcare settings. Graduates gain a core framework of knowledge and practical skills, setting them on a path to a fulfilling career in phlebotomy.
Program Details:
- Cost: $1,343
- Duration: 10 weeks
- Schedule: Hybrid format combining online lectures with in-person clinical skills laboratories and live draw practice.
- Prerequisites: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Accreditations: Grand Rapids Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). While the program prepares students for certification based on national standards, no specific separate accreditations from national or state phlebotomy certification bodies were explicitly found.
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for certification and employment in healthcare settings.
Organization
Grand Rapids Community College - Main Campus
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids Community College, headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, is a public higher education institution with a century-long history of educational service, founded in 1914. It offers over 145 career, transfer, and certificate programs and partners with over 345 companies for custom workforce training, providing seamless transfer opportunities to more than 35 college and university programs. The college annually awards $1.1 million in scholarships to over 1,000 students, fostering a supportive environment that inspires and empowers students to succeed and contribute to the community. Its Phlebotomy Skills for Healthcare program is delivered in a hybrid format, preparing students for certification and employment.
Highlights:
- Michigan's first community college with over 100 years of history
- Seamless transfer to more than 35 college and university programs
- Strong workforce development partnerships
- Hybrid-delivered Phlebotomy Skills for Healthcare program prepares students for certification and employment
- Awards $1.1 million in scholarships annually to over 1,000 students