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Phlebotomy Technician Certificate at College of Lake County

Phlebotomy Technician Certificate

at College of Lake County

Chicago Catalog

This certificate prepares students for entry level competencies as phlebotomists in hospitals, intermediate care facilities, blood banks, and other clinical settings. On campus, students will learn theory and develop skills as a phlebotomist. Upon successful completion of the didactic courses, students may enroll in the final course, which requires a three week externship. 

Leads to

$38.5k careers

Costs

$800

Takes

4 Months
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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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$30,250

$38,530

$51,610

$14.54

$18.53

$24.81

Admissions

   High school diploma or equivalency
   Background check
   Drug testing

ACADEMIC PROGRAM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Be at least 18 years old or higher
  • High school graduate; GED or equivalent; or associate degree or higher
  • Attend an information session (within 2 years)
  • Demonstrate College Reading and Writing Readiness and Basic Algebra Readiness prior to enrolling in PBT 110
  • If a student has a CLC GPA, it must be 2.0 or higher
  • Completion of a fingerprinting background check for the IDPH Health Care Worker Registry - https://dept.clcillinois.edu/nur/DisclosureAndAuthorizationForm.pdf
  • Completion of Student Drug Screening Procedure that shows normal results- http://dept.clcillinois.edu/biodv/PBT_DrugScreeningProcedure.pdf and http://dept.clcillinois.edu/biodv/PBT_DrugScreenConsent.pdf
  • Proof of immunization required http://dept.clcillinois.edu/hea/RequirementsHealthCareerPrograms.pdf
  • Note: This program is based at the Lakeshore (Waukegan) Campus. NON-ACADEMIC  PROGRAM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Because of inherent requirements of the profession, the following minimum abilities, i.e. essential functions, are expected of the student:
  • Psychomotor skills (eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity) sufficient for safe and successful practice of phlebotomy
  • Visual acuity (normal or corrected vision) sufficient for safe and successful practice of phlebotomy
  • Adequate English verbal and written communication skills to safely and successfully interact with peers, supervisors and other members of the health care team
  • Proof of influenza immunization within 12 months of registering. Immunizations are not given from March through August.  Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in each Phlebotomy course to be able to continue in and graduate from the program.

Who do I Contact?

19351 West Washington Street
Grayslake, IL 60030

Quick Facts

Location:  Grayslake, IL

Type:  Short-term training 0-6 months

Format:  In-Person

Hours:  Flexible

Age:  18 and up

Requirements:  High school diploma or equivalency, Background check, Drug testing