Hours: 165, class and clinical observation hours
Cost: Tuition is approximately $460.00, plus books & fees
Testing Requirements: None
Prerequisites: Minimum age 18, high school diploma or GED, must be employed in direct patient care.
Mission: The mission of the Phlebotomy program is to prepare a student for employment as phlebotomist or to cross train a health care worker with phlebotomy skills.
What you’ll learn
- Essential skills necessary to perform venipuncture
- Safety and infection control
- Patient communication and education
- Law and ethics
| OCP | Course Number | Course Title | Course Length |
| A | HSC0003 | Basic Healthcare Worker | 90 hrs |
| B | MEA0520 | Phlebotomist | 75 hrs |
Industry Certifications
- N/A
Employment Opportunities
- Walk-in clinics
- Labs
- Doctors’ offices
Starting Salaries
Vary, ranging from $16,000 to $22,000*
*Based on local industry information
Placement Rate* new program, data not available
Completion Rate* new program, data not available
Licensure Pass Rate* new program, data not available
For employment information, visit http://www.onetonline.org/
*Data as reported to COE and is updated annually in December of each calendar year.
Required Book List
Steps to Enroll
- Apply for financial aid, if applicable
- Complete a Lake Tech application
- Take the TABE and/or placement tests
- Meet with a counselor
- Register and pay tuition and fees
- Purchase books and supplies
- Complete the new student orientation online prior to the first day of class
Instructor
- Name: Joy Shepherd
- Email: shepherdj@lake.k12.fl.us
- Phone Number: 352.589.2250, x135
