| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-09 | - |
| 2024-03-08 | - |
Program Overview
The Phlebotomy non-credit certificate program equips students with the knowledge and skills to work as phlebotomists. Through classroom, laboratory, and clinical experience, students learn routine venipuncture, non-blood collection procedures, specimen handling, safety protocols, and medical ethics. Upon successful completion of all modules and clinical evaluations, students earn their certificate and are prepared for high-demand careers in healthcare settings with a projected growth rate of 23%.
Program Outline
Outline:
- The Phlebotomy non-credit certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a phlebotomist.
- The program includes classroom and laboratory instruction, as well as clinical experience.
- Topics covered include:
- Routine venipuncture and dermal techniques
- Non-blood collection procedures
- Proper specimen handling
- Safety and infection control
- Venipuncture equipment
- Complications
- Medical ethics
- Confidentiality
- Effective communication
- The clinical experience is scheduled as if the student were a full-time employee (day shift, Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day, no evenings or weekend hours).
Assessment:
Students must successfully complete all modules in order to earn their certificate.
Careers:
- Phlebotomists are in high demand, with a projected growth rate of 23% from 2018 to 2028.
- Phlebotomists work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers, and other healthcare sites.
- The median salary for a phlebotomist in 2018 was $34,480.
Mercy College Summary
Overview:
Mercy College is a Catholic institution with a focus on healthcare. It offers a personalized learning journey and robust academic programs, guided by humanitarian values and a global perspective. The college aims to educate individuals committed to intellectual inquiry, social engagement, and lifelong learning.
Services Offered:
Mercy College provides various services to students, including:
