Interested in a career in phlebotomy? This course helps you competently perform venipuncture and capillary puncture for blood collection purposes and clinical laboratory procedures typically performed by healthcare professionals. This course is 32 theory hours and 32 laboratory hours.
Requirements
- No background check, CPR or drug screen
- Physical exam
- Two-step TB test series
- Hepatitis B waiver or proof of shot series
At this time, Illinois doesn't require certification or licensure to work as a phlebotomist. You can sit for the PBT (phlebotomy) registry exam after working full time for one year and documenting that work record.
Advanced career opportunities include a medical lab technician, which requires an associate of applied science degree and a medical technologist, which requires a bachelor's degree.
Phlebotomy jobs
Graduates are able to work at hospitals, clinics, Red Cross, Mississippi Valley Regional blood center, Fresinius dialysis centers and more.
Employment of phlebotomists is projected to grow 22.2% from 2020-2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. Annual entry-level salaries start around $26,925. Mid-level pay is $36,320 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $63,000 (state of Illinois averages).
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.
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Phlebotomists work mainly in hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, blood-donor centers and outpatient offices. Phlebotomists work closely with nurses, nursing assistants and other healthcare professionals. Most work will consist of eight- or 12-hour shifts, which could include evenings, weekends and holidays. If you're considering this field, you must be able to accurately record and report information, maintain confidentiality, and present a calm and professional demeanor to patients, families and coworkers.
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Admission requirements
Course prerequisites include a college placement exam equivalent eligibility for entrance to ENG 097 with a C or higher.