About
Phlebotomy Technician Program at Northeast Iowa Community College
Embark on a rewarding healthcare career with Northeast Iowa Community College's Phlebotomy Technician program. This 180-hour Career Pathway Certificate is designed to equip you with the essential technical and interpersonal competencies needed to excel in blood collection, specimen processing, and patient care. Emphasizing hands-on training, infection control, safety, medical terminology, and vital customer service skills, this program provides an accessible and affordable pathway into the healthcare field, leveraging the college's comprehensive support services and convenient downtown Dubuque Center location.
Program Details:
- Cost: $1,695
- Duration: Approximately 4-6 months (180 hours of training)
- Schedule: In-person delivery
- Prerequisites: Must be at least 18 years of age; high school diploma or equivalency and transcripts; proof of MMR and TDAP vaccinations; background check; health records; training requirements as specified by the program
- Accreditations: Prepares students for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Phlebotomy Technician certification exam
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for entry into the healthcare field with comprehensive technical and interpersonal competencies.
Organization
Northeast Iowa Community College - Dubuque Center
Northeast Iowa Community College, Dubuque Center, is a community college center in Dubuque, Iowa. It prepares learners for occupational fields including Certified Nursing Assistant and Phlebotomy, with a focus on adult education, career pathway certificates, and health care workforce preparation. The center serves as a local setting for developing new skills or earning industry-recognized credentials while balancing work and home responsibilities. Its offerings include personalized support, testing services, classrooms, and specialized learning spaces for anatomy, physiology, EMT, paramedic, and CNA training. The Dubuque Center also hosts career academies in computing and cybersecurity and advanced sciences for eligible high school students. Career pathway certificates are designed to build job and technical skills through short-term training and can provide a route to continued education.