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Phlebotomy, Basic Certificate
Phlebotomy, Basic Certificate
at Malcolm X College
Chicago Catalog
The phlebotomist is an entry-level healthcare worker who serves as the direct link between the patient and the laboratory. The position is responsible for drawing both venous and arterial blood specimens from patients and sending blood to the laboratory. In some cases, physician approval is required. The laboratory technologist relies on the integrity and accuracy of the phlebotomist in procuring the proper specimens; accurate diagnosis of a patient’s condition can depend on quality work. Phlebotomists can further their education and become laboratory technicians or technologists.
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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
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Admissions
- Submit a complete application to the Phlebotomy program
- Provide an official high school transcript or GED certificate showing the date of graduation or completion
- Prerequisites: ENGLISH 96 Aligned Reading and Composition eligibility Students that meet all of the minimum admission requirements listed above will be considered by the program director for admission into the Phlebotomy program. Please note that admission is highly competitive and that not all students who meet these minimum requirements will be admitted. Students are advised to carefully prepare their application, giving special attention to content and format. Applications for the program are accepted March through May for Fall semester and September through December for Spring semester. The program is offered every Fall and Spring semester.