About
Phlebotomy Technical Certificate Program at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Unlock your potential in the growing healthcare field with the Phlebotomy Technical Certificate program at Phillips Community College. This accredited two-semester program offers intensive classroom and lab instruction, designed to equip you with the practical skills and clinical training essential for a successful career in phlebotomy. With a strong emphasis on preparing students for national certification and boasting a 70% on-time graduation rate, this program provides a clear pathway to immediate employment and plays a vital role in patient care.
Program Details:
- Cost: Approximately $2,079 for Phillips and Arkansas Counties students, $2,457 for out-of-district/in-state students, and $3,132 for out-of-state students, plus a $50 allied health program fee.
- Duration: Two-semester technical certificate program (27 credit hours).
- Schedule: Primarily in-person, involving classroom and lab instruction.
- Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent, completed health statement, proof of immunization compliance (including current Td), proof of TB skin test within the last year, signed communicable disease statement, and current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card before enrolling in phlebotomy courses.
- Accreditations: Accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for national phlebotomy certification with a strong pass rate, leading to employment in clinical settings.
Organization
Phillips Community College - DeWitt Campus
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is a public two-year institution serving Eastern Arkansas with campuses in Helena West-Helena, DeWitt, and Stuttgart. It offers accessible education for college transfer and workforce training, emphasizing intimate classroom and lab instruction. The college supports diverse student demographics, including first-time and mid-career learners, and provides multiple campus locations and online learning options to enhance accessibility and community engagement. Its mission focuses on building stronger communities through quality, affordable education and lifelong learning.
Highlights:
- One of only three Arkansas colleges invited by the Higher Learning Commission to pioneer the new Open Pathway accreditation model
- Primarily in-person phlebotomy program with intimate classroom and lab instruction
- Phlebotomy program boasts a 70% graduation rate for students completing courses on time and a strong certification pass rate
- Phlebotomy program is a two-semester technical certificate program consisting of 27 credit hours
- Committed to building stronger communities by delivering quality, affordable education for college transfer and work skills training