Southwestern Michigan College Phlebotomy Program

Unlock your potential in the rapidly growing healthcare sector with Southwestern Michigan College's Hybrid Phlebotomy Technician program. This specialty credential offers comprehensive, hands-on training in essential blood collection techniques, vascular anatomy, specimen handling, and safety protocols. Designed to equip you with high-demand healthcare skills, the program emphasizes practical clinical experience and prepares you for national certification, positioning you for immediate career entry and advancement. Benefit from affordable, high-quality instruction and a unique learning environment that sets you apart.

Program Details:

• Cost: Approximately $6,487.50 annually for general tuition and fees, plus an additional $35.00 course supplies and materials fee for the HEED 116 course. Specific phlebotomy program tuition is not separately listed.
• Duration: A two-class specialty credential program that includes a required 32-hour clinical experience. The exact total duration in weeks or months is not explicitly stated, but the program structure provides a clear indication of length.
• Schedule: Delivered in a hybrid format, combining online coursework with in-person clinical and lab training, offering flexibility for students.
• Prerequisites: Satisfactory test scores are required, with HEED 101 preferred. Permission of the Dean is necessary, and concurrent enrollment in HEED 251 is required. No strict course prerequisites, but knowledge of medical terminology is helpful.
• Accreditations: The phlebotomy program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Southwestern Michigan College is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
• Career Outcomes: Prepares students for national certification and equips them with high-demand healthcare skills for careers as Phlebotomy Technicians.