This certificate teaches the duties associated with the practice of venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collection procedures. Students will have experience with quality control, infection control, and safety procedures as well as laboratory computer systems. After successfully completing the required courses and the internship, students will be able to apply for the National Phlebotomy Registry Examination. Permission of Program Coordinator is required and current Medical Assistants are encouraged to apply. Documentation of immunizations, a criminal background check, and permission of instructor are required.
Students must demonstrate college-level proficiency in composition, reading, and mathematics as prerequisites for courses within this program. Skills in these areas may affect the sequence of courses in which students can enroll and may also extend the time required to complete this program. For more details, please see the Academic Placement and Testing section.
Graduates of the program will receive a Certificate of Occupational Proficiency in Phlebotomy.
The Certificate of Occupational Proficiency in Phlebotomy is offered at the Vail/Eagle-Valley Campus in Edwards and through online learning. All labs are held at the campus in Edwards. Please note: some courses are only offered online. Please see your advisor for a recommended sequence of courses.
This certificate program is not eligible for federal student aid funds.
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