Phlebotomy

Health Science
This program combines classroom lecture with actual hands-on practice in our student laboratory.

The hands-on experience is essential for employment, and graduates may also take the National Certification Examination which is important to local employers. The program prepares students for employment in hospitals, laboratories, and physicians’ offices and provides exposure to the laboratory environment. After completion, students may transfer into the Medical Clinical Laboratory Technician Program.

 

Steps to Enrollment Apply now

165 hours, approximately six months (21 weeks)

Estimated total cost may vary based on program start date and program class schedule.

Resident – $1,583.63

Non – Resident – $3,030.68

 

Marion Technical College

Supplemental Packet (PDF)

Program Highlights

STARTING SALARIES

Vary, ranging from:

$24,250 to $48,030*

*Based on local industry information.

Employers

  • Leesburg Regional Hospital
  • One Blood
  • LifeSouth
  • Advent Health
  • Florida Oncology Affiliates
  • The Villages Hospital
  • Shands

What You Will Learn

Phlebotomy Master Plan of Instruction

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  • Essential skills necessary to perform venipuncture
  • Safety and infection control
  • Patient communication and education
  • Law and ethics

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

(NHA) National Health-Career Association

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Hospitals
  • Laboratories
  • Blood banks
  • Clinics
  • Physician’s offices

Our Numbers

90%

COMPLETION RATE*

77%

PLACEMENT RATE*

97%

LICENSURE RATE*

Steps To Enrollment

  • Step 1

    Complete & Submit Online Application.  Pay $20 non-refundable application fee.

  • Step 2

    Submit paperwork to Student Services at the MTC campus. Provide copies of two officially recognized proofs of residency, copies of Driver’s License, and the Supplemental Program Packet.

    SUPPLEMENTAL PACKETS VARY – Attending an Information Session may be required for acceptance into the program.

  • Step 3

    Financial Aid application – www.fafsa.gov
    Complete FAFSA application and provide a Student Aid Report (SAR). MTC school code: 031039

  • Step 4

    You will be notified by program department of acceptance. You will be notified by Financial Aid of estimated funds available.

  • Step 5

    Pay fee and/or sign enrollment document to complete enrollment process in Student Fees.
    Seat in scheduled program is confirmed after Student Fees is completed.