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Phlebotomy Professional Program

South Arkansas College's Phlebotomy Professional Program offers a dynamic hybrid learning experience, combining 15 credit hours of rigorous classroom instruction with essential hands-on practicum. This comprehensive program is meticulously designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for immediate entry into healthcare roles, focusing on proper blood collection techniques, safety protocols, and specimen handling. Graduates are prepared to confidently enter the workforce, benefiting from a curriculum that balances academic depth with real-world application.

Program Details:

  • Cost: $2,400 (tuition or enrollment fee)
  • Duration: Typically completed in one semester
  • Schedule: Hybrid format, combining classroom instruction with practical hands-on experience.
  • Prerequisites: Typically include a high school diploma or GED equivalent, completion of general admission procedures, and possibly a minimum GPA requirement. Specific program prerequisites may include health-related clearances or immunizations; exact details should be confirmed with the college's admissions or health sciences department.
  • Accreditations: South Arkansas College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a regional accrediting body. There is no specific information found indicating that the Phlebotomy program at South Arkansas College holds separate accreditation from specialized agencies such as NAACLS.
  • Career Outcomes: Prepares students for entry-level positions in healthcare.

Organization

South Arkansas Community College - West Campus

South Arkansas College is a community college serving El Dorado, Arkansas, with academic divisions in Career and Technical Education, Health Science, Arts and Sciences, and Career Accelerator programs. Its occupational offerings include Accounting, Automotive Service Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Licensed Practical Nursing - LPN, and Welding. The college also supports pathways in LPN/LVN to ADN Transition Program, Medical Billing and Coding, and Phlebotomy. Career and technical instruction includes automotive service, welding, industrial engineering, forestry, criminal justice, and medium heavy truck diesel service technology. Health-focused study includes nursing, emergency medical services, physical therapist assistant, radiologic technology, and surgical technology. Additional offerings include community education, corporate education, apprenticeship programs, industrial training, and professional skills training.

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Location

300 South West Avenue, El Dorado, AR 71730

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