Program Overview

Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor

Program Overview

The phlebotomy technician or specimen processor is a vital role in nearly every type of health care facility. Phlebotomists are trained to draw blood from a patient for clinical or medical testing, transfusions, donations or research.

If you are people-oriented, have strong attention to detail and have good manual dexterity, Madison Area Technical College's phlebotomy training may be right for you.

Program Details

• Program Number:
• Your Degree: Technical Diploma
• Area of Study: Health Sciences
• Delivery Method: 100% In Person
• Estimated Time to Complete: 3 Credits | Finish diploma in 1 semester

What You'll Pay

• Estimated Program Cost: $710.24
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Program Curriculum

• Basic Lab Skills (1 credit)
• Phlebotomy (2 credits)

Admission

• To Enroll: If the following registration requirements are met, you may register for both classes. No admission application is required.
• ALGEBRA: Students must demonstrate algebra competency in one of the following ways:
  • Test Scores: Minimum test score within the last two years at time of registration
    • ACT Math 20+
    • NexGen Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics 237+
    • ACCUPLACER (Elementary Algebra) 65+
  • Courses: Madison College courses that satisfy this requirement are:
    • Elementary Algebra with Apps
    • College Math
    • Mathematical Reasoning
    • Applied Math for Chemistry
• ENGLISH AND READING: Students must demonstrate English and Reading competency in one of the following ways:
  • English competency – Students may demonstrate English competency in one of the following ways:
    • Test Scores: Minimum test score within the last two years at time of registration
      • ACT English 15+
      • NexGen Writing 245+
    • Courses: Madison College courses that satisfy this requirement are:
      • Written Communication or higher
      • English or higher
      • Intro to College Writing
      • Communication for Sector courses
  • Reading competency - Students may demonstrate Reading competency in one of the following ways:
    • Test Scores: Minimum test score within the last two years at time of registration
      • ACT Reading 19+
      • NexGen Reading 261+
    • Courses: Madison College courses that satisfy this requirement are:
      • Written Communication or higher
      • English or higher
      • College Reading Strategies or Intro Reading & Study Skills

Career Outcomes

• Basic Lab Skills () is the first course in the two-course sequence of the Phlebotomy Training. Students must successfully complete Basic Lab Skills before beginning the second course in the program, Phlebotomy (). Throughout the Phlebotomy Training, students acquire various skills that prepare them for entry-level phlebotomy positions.
• A student who successfully completes the Basic Lab Skills course will be able to:
  1. Practice laboratory safety and regulatory compliance.
  2. Select appropriate personal protective equipment for the task.
  3. Properly contain and dispose of biohazardous waste.
  4. Demonstrate proper hand washing technique.
  5. Identify pre-analytical variables that affect results and take appropriate corrective action.
  6. Perform basic mathematical functions and conversions.
  7. Perform and monitor quality control for waived testing.
  8. Perform and report waived tests.
  9. Communicate with colleagues and patients in a professional manner.
  10. Model professional behavior, ethics and appearance.
  11. Work effectively as a team member recognizing the comprehensive impact this has on health care.
• A student who successfully completes the Phlebotomy course will be able to:
  1. Ensure patient safety through accurate patient identification and specimen labeling.
  2. Perform venipuncture using appropriately chosen equipment for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
  3. Perform capillary punctures.
  4. Discuss concerns for collecting arterial punctures to ensure patient safety.
  5. Practice laboratory safety and regulatory compliance.
  6. Select appropriate personal protective equipment for the task.
  7. Properly contain and dispose of biohazardous waste.
  8. Demonstrate proper hand washing technique
  9. Identify pre-analytical variables that affect results and take appropriate corrective action.
  10. Record specimen collection times in military hours.
  11. Perform and monitor quality control for waived testing.
  12. Perform and report waived tests.
  13. Communicate with colleagues and patients in a professional manner.
  14. Model professional behavior, ethics and appearance.
  15. Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA protocols.
  16. Work effectively as a team member recognizing the comprehensive impact this has on health care.

Graduate Summary

• Number of Program Graduates: 62
• Job Placement: 92% job placement within six months of graduation.
• Annual Salary: Our recent graduates of this program reported an average starting salary of $43,524.

Graduate Employers

• Associated Physicians: Phlebotomist
• Aurora Health Care: Phlebotomist
• CleanSlate: Medical Assistant
• Divine Savior Healthcare: Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
• Middleton Machining and Welding: Fabricator
• SSM Health: Phlebotomist (2)
• Unity Point Health-Meriter: Phlebotomist
• US Army: Combat Medic
• UW Health Hospital & Clinics: Phlebotomist (2)

Related Program

• Medical Laboratory Technician: Contact the School of Health Sciences

Contact Information

• Madison Truax Campus: Health Building, 141, 1705 Hoffman Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53704
• Phone: 608.616.1250
• Hours:
  • Monday – Wednesday: 8 am - 4 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am - 4 pm (Help by phone or email)
  • Friday: 8 am - 12 pm (Help by phone or email)