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, Main Campus, is a community college in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its career-focused offerings prepare students for work in radiologic technology, nursing, surgical technology, business administration, computer support, criminal justice, cybersecurity, data science, dental assisting, HVACR, licensed practical nursing, medical assisting, phlebotomy, and welding. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training programs, with academic and career resources organized through schools and departments. Areas of study include health care, information technology, public safety, business, skilled trades, and applied science. Grand Rapids Community College also provides job training programs and workforce training programs for employers and community members. Its program portfolio includes both occupational credentials and broader associate-degree pathways, supporting preparation for technical, clinical, administrative, and skilled-trade roles.