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Career Studies Certificate in Phlebotomy
Career Studies CertificateCareer Studies Certificate in Phlebotomy
Virginia Western Community College
The Phlebotomy program prepares graduates for a job as a phlebotomist who draws blood for lab tests. The program can be completed in one semester. Graduates who want to advance in this area can consider completing the Medical Laboratory Technology degree program.
Program Overview & Guidance
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | This curriculum is designed to prepare students to perform the responsibilities of an entry-level phlebotomy technician. It is not designed for transfer but there are opportunities for stackable credentials in the field of healthcare. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Did you know that Phlebotomists are the people who draw your blood when your doctor orders lab tests? Phlebotomists' jobs include clinical laboratories, hospitals, community health centers, nursing homes, doctor's offices, and blood donation centers? Phlebotomists only need one semester at Virginia Western Community College before they can get a job? They must know their job well, since lab testing depends a great deal on them!
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to credit-level coursework established by the college. Applicants must submit a program and college application for admission into this program. |
| Doing More With Your Degree | |
| Program Successes & Highlights | Graduates may apply for employment in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, laboratories, healthcare clinics, and blood donation banks. https://www.virginiawestern.edu/ie/research/student-goals/ |
Program Credit Requirements
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.
Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Career Studies Certificate in Phlebotomy
16
Career Studies Certificate in Phlebotomy
16
PHLEBOTOMY
16
HIM 111 or EQUIVALENT
3
HIM111 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
HLT 105 or EQUIVALENT
1
HLT105 RQ
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
HLT 145
2
HLT145 RQ
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MDL 105
3
MDL105 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDL 106
4
MDL106 RQ
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MDL 190
3
MDL190 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | To discuss how your previous degree can be incorporated into your new long term goals, please meet with an advisor. The required CPR certification is American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR which includes hands-on training with infant, child, adult and AED. This program will be offered once each fall, spring and summer semester. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Students accepted into the Phlebotomy program will be required to have a clear criminal background check, clear drug screening and other clinical requirements, and are responsible for the cost. Please be aware that any felony conviction or positive drug screen for illegal drug use will prevent the student from attending the hospital clinical sites and completing the program. Students in the Phlebotomy program must be at least 18 years of age prior to beginning MDL 190. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Yes |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
519
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | Virginia Western Community College's service region includes the cities of Roanoke and Salem, along with Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. Virginia Western was the first college established in the Virginia Community College System, in 1966, and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of more than 8,500 students in credit courses and more than 1,200 enrollments in accelerated career training and continuing education courses. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | A student's catalog year is determined by their first semester of attendance in the major. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | A student's catalog year is determined by their first semester of attendance in the major. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | https://www.virginiawestern.edu/transfer/transfer-agreements/ |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this
program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your
current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can
complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program
page.
If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.
If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Virginia Community College | AAS in Medical Laboratory Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-1071.00 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 29-2012.01 | Histology Technicians | Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
| 29-2012.00 | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
Cost To Complete