Phlebotomy Program
College of The Albemarle’s (COA) Phlebotomy classes provide theory and clinical experiences needed for the proper collection of blood and other specimens used for diagnostic testing. Emphasis is placed on:
- Ethics
- Legalities
- Medical terminology
- Safety and universal precautions
- Healthcare delivery systems
- Patient relations
- Anatomy and physiology
- Specimen collection
Upon completion, you should be able to safely perform procedures necessary for specimen collections on patients in various healthcare settings and may be eligible for national certification as a phlebotomy technician.
How to Apply
Your high school diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) is also required.
Complete the following courses with a “PC” or “C” or better from a regionally accredited institution before registering or achieving the minimum scores listed on one of the following placement tests:
| COMPASS | ASSET | ACCU PLACER | SAT | ACT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 81 | 41 | 80 | 500 | 22 |
| Eng/Writing | 70 | 41 | 86 | 500 | 18 |
| Math | 47 Pre-Algebra | 41 Numeric | 55 Arithmetic | 500 | 22 |
| Math | 66 Beginning Algebra | 41 Intermediate Algebra |
75 Early Algebra | 500 | 22 |
Hours
Class/lab: 112 hours (eight weeks)
Clinical: 88 hours (five weeks – one hour per week will be a journal activity)
Total hours: 200 (13 weeks)
