Phlebotomy Career Studies Certificate Program - Virginia's Community College System

The Phlebotomy Career Studies Certificate program within Virginia's Community College System offers comprehensive, hands-on training to prepare you for a vital role in healthcare. This program equips students with the essential skills to safely and effectively collect blood samples, emphasizing anatomy, infection control, ethical conduct, and strong communication. Designed to ensure readiness for professional certification, this program provides a direct pathway to a rewarding career as a certified phlebotomist, empowering you to contribute to patient care with confidence and expertise.

Program Details:

• Cost: Approximately $3,547.45 (includes tuition, fees, books, and supplies)
• Duration: Approximately 10 weeks or 80 hours (one-semester, 16-credit curriculum)
• Schedule: In-Person
• Prerequisites: Completion of a background check, a drug screen, and documentation of required vaccines. Additional basic medical procedures may be required depending on clinical site requirements.
• Accreditations: Aligned with national certification standards, preparing students to sit for certification exams from recognized bodies such as the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• Career Outcomes: Prepares students for professional certification and employment as phlebotomists.