Quinebaug Valley Community College - Phlebotomy Certificate Program

Embark on a rewarding healthcare career with Quinebaug Valley Community College's Phlebotomy Certificate Program. This in-person, hands-on program is designed to equip you with essential skills in blood specimen collection and venipuncture, preparing you for immediate entry into phlebotomy roles. Benefit from practical training, including a rigorous 100-unaided blood collection practicum, all within a supportive learning environment that emphasizes competency and career readiness. As part of the Connecticut State Community College system, QVCC offers an affordable and innovative educational experience, setting you on a path to transform your potential into a successful career in the growing healthcare field.

Program Details:

• Cost: Approximately $2,249. Financial aid may be available to eligible students.
• Duration: Minimum of 16 semester hours plus 120 hours of clinical training. Can be completed in two semesters.
• Schedule: Delivered in-person.
• Prerequisites: Placement at college level in English and mathematics, at least 18 years old, GED or high school diploma, health form signed by a physician (if clinical included), and for practicum, successful completion of HLT* 141 with a minimum grade of B and permission of program director.
• Accreditations: Regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Program aligns with standards recognized by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), making students eligible to take the NCCT certification exam upon completion.
• Career Outcomes: Prepares students for entry-level phlebotomy roles.