About
Pima Community College Phlebotomy Certificate Program
Embark on a rewarding healthcare career with Pima Community College's Phlebotomy Certificate Program. This in-person program equips students with the essential skills to safely and efficiently collect blood samples and perform crucial lab processing. Emphasizing ethical patient care and hands-on training, including clinical rotations, the program meticulously prepares you for national certification exams like ASCP. Located at the West Campus, home to the state-of-the-art Center of Excellence for Health Professions, you'll benefit from practical experience and comprehensive instruction, ensuring you are job-ready and confident in your abilities.
Program Details:
- Cost: Total cost for 2024-2025 includes General Tuition of $1,005.00, Differential Tuition of $154.50, Semester Fees of $30.00, and Course/Lab Fees of $150.00.
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Schedule: Delivered entirely in-person, following the college's regular semester schedule (Fall and Spring cohorts).
- Prerequisites: Completion of phlebotomy, communication, and student success courses with a grade of B or better prior to clinical rotation.
- Accreditations: Covered under Pima Community College's overall accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Prepares students for national certification exams such as ASCP.
- Career Outcomes: Unknown
Organization
Pima Community College - West Campus
Pima Community College
Pima Community College is a public higher education institution in Tucson, AZ, founded in 1969. It is an open-admissions community college committed to providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality education. The West Campus hosts specialized programs in health professions, dental clinical training, digital arts, and fashion design, and includes the Center for the Arts complex with a 425-seat Proscenium Theatre and multiple performance spaces supporting diverse arts disciplines. PCC aims to empower every learner for every goal, fostering personal transformation, economic growth, and cultural prosperity.
Highlights:
- Home to the Center of Excellence for Health Professions offering state-of-the-art education and hands-on experience in Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care, and Dental Studies
- Phlebotomy program delivered in-person
- Phlebotomy program prepares students to safely and efficiently collect blood samples and perform lab processing
- Phlebotomy program emphasizes ethical patient care and prepares students for national certification exams
- Phlebotomy program offers hands-on training and clinical rotations