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Phlebotomy Technical Diploma Program - Milwaukee Area Technical College
Embark on a rewarding career in healthcare with Milwaukee Area Technical College's Phlebotomy Technical Diploma program. This hybrid program combines rigorous on-campus laboratory training with vital practical experience at local healthcare facilities, preparing you to master essential skills in vascular anatomy, blood physiology, and specimen handling. Graduates are well-prepared for national certification, including the esteemed ASCP exam, ensuring you are highly competitive in the job market. Benefit from MATC's commitment to cutting-edge education, including its unique integration of AI accessibility for all students, setting you apart in the dynamic healthcare field.
Program Details:
- Cost: Approximately $9,055.90 for residents (17 credits at $532.70/credit), excluding additional costs for books, supplies, background checks, drug testing, health examination, and immunizations.
- Duration: The program consists of 17 credits and includes a clinical course with 120 hours of practical application.
- Schedule: Hybrid format, combining on-campus laboratory sessions with practical experiences at local healthcare facilities.
- Prerequisites: Completion of all academic preparedness requirements before placement into core program courses. No specific prerequisite courses for the phlebotomy program itself. Students must complete criminal background checks, drug testing, and health requirements as part of the healthcare pathway.
- Accreditations: Nationally accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
- Career Outcomes: Graduates are eligible to take a national certification exam, including the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) exam.
Organization
Milwaukee Area Technical College - Milwaukee
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee Area Technical College, founded in 1912 and located in Milwaukee, WI, is a higher education institution specializing in technical and academic programs. Serving over 31,000 students yearly with more than 170 programs and 40+ transfer partners, including Marquette University and UW campuses, the college focuses on education that transforms lives, industry, and community. A notable benefit for students is that 90% of associate degree graduates are employed within six months, potentially contributing an estimated $400,000 additional lifetime income. The school is also committed to making artificial intelligence (AI) accessible to all students, being the first college in Wisconsin and one of the few in the Midwest to do so.
Highlights:
- 90% employment rate for associate degree graduates within six months of graduation
- Mission: Education that transforms lives, industry, and community
- Vision: The best choice in education, where everyone can succeed
- First college in Wisconsin and one of the few in the Midwest to make artificial intelligence (AI) accessible to all students