Phlebotomy Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/24/2024
Program Description
**This program includes an EKG course.
Phlebotomists are health care professionals who collect blood specimens for laboratory testing. The study of the electrical activity of the heart is included as phlebotomists are performing electrocardiograms (EKGs). Phlebotomists are presently employed in a variety of patient-care settings, including hospitals. The Phlebotomy/EKG program meets the guidelines set by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Upon successful completion of this certificate, students are eligible to take the Phlebotomy Technician-American Society for Clinical Pathology (PBT/ASCP) national exam to become a Certified Phlebotomist.
Established in 1998
CIP: 51-2602 Home Health Aide/Home Attendant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (292031 )
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other (292099 )
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- Phlebotomists (319097 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
ASCP
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
24 Weeks ( 376.00 Hours / 11.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,672.00 |
| Books | $284.00 |
| Fees | $257.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $84.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,297.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information. **Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Reading - College Level
- Prerequisites - HLTHS 1110
- Other - Criminal Background Check and Health Requirements
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Phlebotomy Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/24/2024
Program Description
**This program includes an EKG course.
Phlebotomists are health care professionals who collect blood specimens for laboratory testing. The study of the electrical activity of the heart is included as phlebotomists are performing electrocardiograms (EKGs). Phlebotomists are presently employed in a variety of patient-care settings, including hospitals. The Phlebotomy/EKG program meets the guidelines set by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Upon successful completion of this certificate, students are eligible to take the Phlebotomy Technician-American Society for Clinical Pathology (PBT/ASCP) national exam to become a Certified Phlebotomist.
Established in 1998
CIP: 51-2602 Home Health Aide/Home Attendant.
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
-
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (292031 )
-
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other (292099 )
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- Phlebotomists (319097 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
ASCP
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
24 Weeks ( 376.00 Hours / 11.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,672.00 |
| Books | $284.00 |
| Fees | $257.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $84.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,297.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information. **Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Reading - College Level
- Prerequisites - HLTHS 1110
- Other - Criminal Background Check and Health Requirements
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)