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Phlebotomy Technician

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The Phlebotomy Technician training consists of two courses that span two terms, totaling 190 hours, that will prepare you to pass the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) exam and become a nationally certified phlebotomist.

Term I?is a 90-hour course consisting of both classroom and lab work. You will learn about:

  • Blood collecting, handling, transporting, and processing specimens
  • Anatomy, physiology of pertinent body systems, and pathologic conditions
  • Lab equipment use and care
  • Safety precautions and quality control
  • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

Term II?is a 100-hour clinical rotation.

  • You must successfully complete Term I to enroll in Term II.
  • Students will be supervised by laboratory personnel for a total of 100 hours in a hospital, physician’s office, outpatient facility, or other site approved by the Health Professionals.
  • A minimum of 100 successful, supervised blood draws must be completed.
  • At the end of the clinical rotation, you are prepared and eligible for the national certification exam through the American Society for Clinical Pathologists. Holding a national certificate greatly enhances employability in the field.

After completing both terms, you will be able to:

  • Confirm patient’s identity and correctly label specimen receptacles
  • Obtain blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingersticks
  • Instruct patients in the proper protocol for collecting urine specimens
  • Establish a chain of custody for specimens after a patient has provided samples
  • Track collected specimens and maintain daily tallies of collections performed
  • Maintain quality results by following clinic procedures and testing schedules
  • Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
  • Take the national certification exam through the American Society for Clinical Pathologists

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Upcoming program information and application process

Next program offering and application process
  • Program start date: Summer 2026 (class schedule TBA)
  • Application period: available to view February 16, please check back (Note: the application period is when you can apply, not when you can register)
  • Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis, contingent upon successful completion of vaccination documentation, BLS Certification, and passing a drug screen and background check via CastleBranch. Applicants must pass a drug screening, background check, and fulfill vaccination requirements, AHA BLS CPR Certification. A nonrefundable fee of approximately $200 is required to create a CastleBranch account. This fee covers the cost of the background check and drug screening.
  • Registration is contingent upon students meeting all program admission requirements (please be aware that students are not able to self-register).

All applicants must:

  • Complete all vaccination requirements and submit on Castlebranch website
  • Pass a background check (orders cannot be placed before a specific date – check back for dates)
  • Pass a drug screen (orders cannot be placed before a specific date – check back for dates)
  • Provide a copy of a current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider, (BLS) CPR Certification

These requirements must be completed through CastleBranch (See Castlebranch account setup instructions below). A nonrefundable fee of approximately $200 is required to create a CastleBranch account. This fee covers the cost of the background check and drug screening.

Required documentation

A nonrefundable fee of approximately $200 is required to create a CastleBranch account. This fee covers the cost of the background check and drug screening.

  1. CPR certification: submit a?copy of a current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card.?See AHA BLS course schedules. Cards from the American Red Cross are not accepted.
  2. Immunization records: submit documentation or immunity titers.
    1. Hepatitis B: 3-dose series or positive titer, or provider confirmation of immunity
    2. MMR: 2 doses or positive titer
    3. Varicella: D2 doses or positive titer
    4. TDAP: must be within the last 10 years
    5. Tuberculosis testing: current-year PPD showing negative result; if positive, a chest X-ray is required
    6. Flu vaccine: required for the 2026–2027 season (August–April 2027), summer applicants can submit their flu vaccine in August 2026
    7. COVID-19 Vaccine (optional): documentation of two doses
  3. CastleBranch account setup:
    1. Order a background check through Castlebranch
    2. Order a drug screening through Castlebranch
    3. Visit the PCC Phlebotomy – NC portal on CastleBranch
      • Select: Background Check- Compliance Tracker (orders cannot be placed before a specific date – check back for dates)
      • Select: Drug Test -eLearning (orders cannot be placed before a specific date – check back for dates)
      • Follow prompts to create an account with a username and password
  4. Submit documents to: EntryHealthcareapps@pcc.edu
    1. Education documentation: copy of high school diploma, GED, or college / university degree
    2. Registration form: submit a completed Registration Form
      • CRN field may be left blank
      • Write “Phlebotomy Training” in the course title section

Questions?

For more information, please contact Bem Hanamoto.