Program Details
Average Median Pay*
$37,380 per year
*Salary information provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Program Overview
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and/or careers in the health sciences field. Students gain technical skill proficiency through competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher- order reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
The goal of the Phlebotomy Program is to train professional phlebotomists proficient in communication, leadership, human relations, and employability skills. Additionally, students learn safe and efficient work practices through a combination of theory and laboratory activities. The practical activities provide the necessary cognitive and manipulative skills needed to obtain adequate and correct blood specimens by capillary or venipuncture on adults, children and neonates while maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test to be performed. These goals are accomplished in compliance with the curriculum frameworks as governed by the State of Florida Department of Education.
In addition to obtaining blood specimens, phlebotomists must have a clear understanding of medical terminology to label, sort and record specimens delivered to the laboratory. Additional duties may include centrifuging specimens and preparing aliquots of samples according to the designated protocol required by various laboratory specialties. Students in this program also receive training in emergency procedures including CPR (Heartsaver), first aid, as well as HIPPA and blood-borne pathogen training. This program meets the Department of Health HIV/AIDS Domestic Violence and Prevention of Medical Errors education requirements. Upon completion of this program, the instructor will provide a certificate to the student verifying that these requirements have been met.
Upon completion of the program, students earn a post-secondary adult vocational (PSAV) certificate making them eligible for entry-level employment as phlebotomists. Although there is no state licensure required for phlebotomists, graduates with required amounts of work experience may obtain certification from national credentialing agencies. This program is currently seeking approval from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
Requirements for Admissions
- Must be 18 years old
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Satisfactory completion of PERT exam or equivalent college coursework. *(minimum PERT scores; reading-65, writing-70, math-60)
Program Cost, Scholarships and Aid
All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.
Program Costs Breakdown
Tuition for 5.5 Credit Hours:
- $419.10 Florida Residents
- $1,598.85 Non-Florida Residents
Textbooks:
- $175 (buying used at Barnes & Noble)
Internship Fees:
- $123.00 Background checks (if required)
- $100.00 Drug Screen (if required)
- $55.00 Adult, Child, and Infant CPR/AED & First Aid
Program Cost Totals:
- $872.10 Florida Residents
- $2,051.85 Non-Florida Residents
Scholarships
There are many scholarships available for Santa Fe College students to apply to. Please visit the Scholarships webpage for more information and how to apply.
Financial Aid
This program is not covered by Financial Aid. For more information regarding Financial Aid guidelines or to speak with a financial aid advisor, please visit the Financial Aid page for more information.
Program Goals and Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a professional attitude and behavior when interacting with patients and staff.
- Demonstrate knowledge of legal, ethical, and safety responsibilities in the health industry.
- Apply basic information technology, math, and science knowledge to procedures in the laboratory.
- Successfully perform venipuncture by vacuum collection devices and skin puncture.
- List essential information that should be on laboratory requisitions and specimen containers for identification.
Program Length, Format and Curriculum
1 full semester
- Semester; MLT 0047 & MLT 0047L (at SF Perry Center Lab)
- Semester; MLT 0048 (at clinical site Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for three weeks)
Applicants who receive a C.T.C. Certificate in Phlebotomy will successfully complete a total of 165 clock hours with coursework in the following classes
- MLT 0047 - Phlebotomy (0 credit hours; 30 contact hours)
- MLT 0047L - Phlebotomy Techniques Lab (0 credit hours; 30 contact hours)
- MLT 0048 - Phlebotomy Clinical Rotation (5 credit hours; 105 contact hours)
Performance Standards
- Possess sufficient eyesight to observe, manipulate, and evaluate instrumentation and procedures
- Possess sufficient hearing to communicate, manipulate, and evaluate instrumentation and procedures
- Possess sufficient physical ability to move from room to room and around patients
- Possess sufficient English verbal and written skills to communicate effectively
- Possess sufficient fine motor coordination to safely perform laboratory techniques
- Possess sufficient intellectual and emotional abilities to exercise independent judgment and discretion
Program Effectiveness
Program Effectiveness captures the quality of a program using qualitative data such as program completion and job placement.
Program completion rates
- 2019 - 99%
- 2020 - 98%
- 2021 - in process
Employed
- 2019 - 90%
- 2020 - 85%
Note: Students have the option of sitting for the National Board Exam ASCP. However, not all states including Florida, require this certification. The required internship consists of 105 contact hours and 100 successful blood draws. It usually takes about 3 weeks to complete.
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