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
The Phlebotomy program prepares students to perform safe and effective specimen collection procedures in a variety of healthcare settings.
Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible to take a national certification exam, such as through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Note: A high school diploma or GED is required to be eligible for certification.
Prerequisites
Testing/Reading requirements: High school diploma/GED or Reading placement test score or college-level English with a 10th-grade reading level, or CASAS score of “244 – 248” (maximum of two tests, at least seven days apart, within 90 days, then recommend remediation prior to testing again for a third try)
Hours
Class/lab: 112 hours (8 weeks)
Clinical: 144 hours (8 weeks – onsite clinical hours + online coursework)
Total hours: 256 (16 weeks)