Phlebotomist - Certificate
at Ashland Community & Technical College
Eastern Kentucky Catalog
About
Phlebotomists are medical professionals who work in medical labs, taking blood samples from patients and adequately labeling them with their information. They conduct a wide range of tests to identify underlying conditions to assist Doctors with diagnosis and patient care.
Takes
4 Months
Costs
$1.6k
Leads to
$38.5k careers
Example Career
Phlebotomists
Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.
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Entry
Median
High
Salary
Hourly Wage
$30,250
$38,530
$51,610
$14.54
$18.53
$24.81
What skills and credentials will I gain?
Prepare patient for examination procedures and treatment, record medical histories, take vital signs, chart patient information, administer medications and injections, provide patient instruction and education, perform venipunctures, collect and prepare other specimens, perform electrocardiograms (ECG), sterilize instruments, and perform basic laboratory tests.
Admissions
The Kentucky Community & Technical College System has slightly different requirements for first-time freshmen, returning students, visiting students, adult learners, and students with GEDs. We recommend contacting the KCTCS campus you are interested in taking courses from and inquiring with them about their requirements.
Contact
Who do I contact?
Ashland Community & Technical College
1400 College Drive
Ashland, KY 41101