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.