About
Phlebotomy Certificate Program at Mercy College of Ohio
Embark on a rewarding career in healthcare with Mercy College of Ohio's Phlebotomy Certificate Program. This comprehensive program provides the essential skills and knowledge for successful phlebotomy practice, emphasizing safety, infection control, and patient communication. Graduates are well-prepared for roles in diverse healthcare settings, benefiting from a robust curriculum, extensive clinical practice, and the strong healthcare ties of Mercy College, a Catholic institution focused on health science education and sponsored by Mercy Health.
Program Details:
- Cost: $2,295 (includes tuition, textbooks, and exam fees)
- Duration: As little as eight weeks, including 55 contact hours of didactic/laboratory education and 100 hours of clinical experience.
- Schedule: Hybrid format with online classes and in-person practical lab sessions at the Toledo campus.
- Prerequisites: High school diploma or GED, successful completion of Phlebotomy Theory and Practice (CED PH01) and Phlebotomy Practicum (CED PH02) courses, and compliance with clinical requirements (background check, drug screening).
- Accreditations: The program is a non-credit certificate. Mercy College of Ohio is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The state of Ohio does not require certification or licensure for phlebotomists.
- Career Outcomes: Unknown
Organization
Mercy College of Ohio
Mercy College of Ohio is a Catholic institution in Toledo, Ohio, focused on healthcare education. Its occupational fields include radiologic technology, surgical technology, nursing, emergency medical services, medical coding, phlebotomy, and nursing leadership. The college also provides healthcare-related certificate and graduate study options, including imaging quality and safety, computed tomography, polysomnographic technology, and mammography. Its educational approach emphasizes humanitarian values, a global perspective, intellectual inquiry, social engagement, and lifelong learning. Mercy College connects learning with opportunities in healthcare facilities and prepares students to contribute to modern healthcare communities. The institution describes its mission through leadership and service in the global community, with a focus on compassionate education and professional purpose.