Phlebotomy Technician

A phlebotomy technician is a healthcare professional who collects and transports specimens to the medical
laboratory for medical testing, which aids the physician in diagnosis and treatment monitoring.

Training in the MCC Phlebotomy Program includes anatomy and physiology, safety and infection control, blood collection procedures, standards of practice, quality assurance, legal issues and professionalism and integrity.

This class is aligned with the requirements for the ASCP national certification.

Contact hours: 57 Hours + 100 clinical hours

Textbook included in cost of tuition.

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Student requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Completed MCC application
• The Phlebotomy program has many additional requirements that must be met for attendance in
  the clinical portion of the course. A complete list of required immunizations will be provided at the time of
  enrollment. Individual costs will vary, but can be up to an additional $600.

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Careers

Phlebotomists collect blood and urine samples for lab analysis. They usually work under the supervision
of physicians, nurses, medical technologists or managers in hospitals, labs or physicians’ offices. The program curriculum aligns with national phlebotomy certifications. Phlebotomists work in many health care settings, including:

• Blood donation centers
• Clinical laboratories
• Health departments
• Hospitals
• Long-term care facilities
• Physician offices