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)
