About
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program
Southern Union State Community College's Phlebotomy Technician Certificate program offers a practical, 2-semester pathway to becoming a certified phlebotomy technician. This hybrid program, part of the Medical Assistant Technology curriculum, combines traditional classroom instruction with flexible distance learning options, ensuring comprehensive training. Graduates gain essential skills for immediate entry into the healthcare field, contributing to patient care through accurate and efficient blood specimen collection. The program's affordable tuition and recognized accreditation by CAAHEP and SACSCOC make it an excellent choice for aspiring healthcare professionals seeking a high-quality, career-focused education.
Program Details:
- Cost: $1,494.00 for 9 credit hours, plus approximately $175 for books.
- Duration: 2 semesters
- Schedule: Hybrid delivery, combining traditional classroom instruction with distance learning courses.
- Prerequisites: Proof of health insurance coverage, responsibility for costs related to immunizations, blood titers, and physical examinations. General admission requirements for health sciences programs may also apply (minimum GPA, standardized test scores).
- Accreditations: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
- Career Outcomes: Unknown
Organization
Southern Union Community College
Southern Union State Community College, Wadley campus, is a public two-year college in Wadley, Alabama. Its career-focused training includes Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant Technology, Phlebotomy, and Veterinary Technician AAS, along with other academic, technical, and health science programs. The college has an open-admission structure and operates campuses in Wadley, Opelika, and Valley. Its offerings include a Technical Division, health sciences, adult education, continuing education, distance education, dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, and Saturday College. Southern Union also provides fine arts programs, student clubs and organizations, scholarships, and career services. Concurrent Enrollment supports work toward an Associate in Science degree and a bachelor's degree at the same time. The college serves students, communities, business, industry, and government through teaching and learning designed to be accessible and responsive.