Phoenix College Phlebotomy Program

Unlock a vital career in healthcare with Phoenix College's comprehensive Phlebotomy Certificate program. Designed for aspiring medical professionals, this program equips you with the essential skills in skin puncture and venipuncture techniques, preparing you for immediate employment in clinical settings. Benefit from hands-on clinical externship experience and a curriculum focused on both technical proficiency and crucial interpersonal skills like customer service and safety. As part of the flagship institution of the Maricopa Community Colleges, you'll join a diverse student body and gain a competitive edge in a growing field.

Program Details:

• Cost: Approximately $1400 (includes tuition, lab/course fees, clinical externship; optional textbooks additional $120)
• Duration: 11 to 16 weeks (11 credits total, including 120 hours of clinical experience)
• Schedule: Primarily in-person, including a required clinical externship for practical training.
• Prerequisites: High school diploma or GED, ability to fully participate in classroom, laboratory, or clinical settings, current CPR card, completion of 4 credits of prerequisite classes, and acceptance into a related health program (Laboratory Assisting, Medical Assisting, or Phlebotomy).
• Accreditations: Accredited under Phoenix College's institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). No specific specialized accreditation listed for the Phlebotomy program itself.
• Career Outcomes: Prepares students for certification and employment in clinical settings, obtaining blood specimens using proper skin puncture and venipuncture techniques.