Phlebotomy Micro-Credential

Why Consider a Phlebotomy Micro-Credential?

With just one course, students will be prepared to take the national exam to become a Certified Phlebotomist and enter the workforce anywhere in the world. Hospitals, laboratories, community health centers, doctor’s offices, assisted living facilities and mobile blood draw companies are all hiring.

Who Should Consider a Phlebotomy Micro-Credential?

• Anyone new to the medical field
• Currently working in a medical setting, but would like to advance their career
• Seeking to enter the medical Phlebotomy industry

Learning & Skill Development

The Phlebotomy Micro-credential requires only one course, PHB 101 and can be taken in either the spring or fall semester. To see when the course is next offered, visit Registration Options & Class Search and select Course Catalog. This course is designed to provide knowledge in all aspects of both adult and pediatric phlebotomy required to become a Phlebotomy technician. Training in infection control, legal issues, proper equipment use, standard protocols for specimen collection and reporting skills are all included in our course.

Other skills include:

• Identifying venous and capillary anatomy used for specimen collection
• Identify cardiovascular anatomy and pathophysiology of the system
• Identifying laboratory quality and safety guidelines standard to the field
• Demonstrate collection methods of blood samples including capillary and venipuncture.
• Demonstrating proper collection protocols for non-blood specimens

In addition, students will learn how to prepare their patients for blood draws who may be anxious or have a fear of needles.

Attention Employers:

Anyone interested in starting a career in Phlebotomy or enhancing their skill sets, will be encouraged by information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The median salary of a phlebotomist is $38,530 and can be greater in high needs areas. Phlebotomy technician jobs are growing at a rate of 4% annually.