Northern Virginia Community College
Northern Virginia Community College

Phlebotomy

A student analyzing a blood sample

Comprehensive Program for Aspiring Phlebotomists

The Career Studies Certificate in Phlebotomy is a one semester 16-credit program designed to prepare personnel who collect and process blood, medical laboratory analysis in adults and children by venipuncture or micro techniques. Phlebotomists are important members of the laboratory team who demonstrate good communication skills and ethical behavior for an effective interaction with patients and their families. Graduates are eligible to sit for national examinations to become certified as a Phlebotomy Technicians.

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Career Studies Certificate in Phlebotomy

The program is designed to prepare personnel who collect and process blood and other samples for medical laboratory analysis. Phlebotomists work in hospitals, medical clinics, commercial laboratories, and in other settings where blood is collected from patients. The curriculum includes learning experiences in both on-campus laboratories and affiliated clinical laboratories. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national examination to become certified as a phlebotomy technician.

Length:
One Semester
Credits:
16
Locations:
Medical Education
Curriculum Details

Why Study Phlebotomy at NOVA?

Essential Skills

The Phlebotomy program teaches blood collection techniques with an emphasis on communication skills and ethical conduct.

National Certification

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates can sit for national certification exams to become certified Phlebotomy Technicians.

Affordable Phlebotomy Education

You’ll receive an affordable phlebotomy education. You may even qualify for NOVA scholarships to help offset the cost of your tuition.

Program Details

Phlebotomists are prepared to perform various blood collection procedures in adults and children by venipuncture or micro techniques. They are important laboratory team members who demonstrate good communication skills and ethical behavior for effective interaction with patients and their families. The curriculum includes courses in the areas of communication, healthcare information systems, medical terminology, ethics for healthcare personnel and the core phlebotomy didactic and clinical courses. Course delivery modes include Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) and other tools. Simulations, laboratory activities and clinical training will provide proficiency in phlebotomy techniques and procedures.

Information Session

The first step to beginning health career training at NOVA/MEC is to attend a mandatory Information Session. Please note that the online information sessions contain program information for the current academic year only. For more information see video below.

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Phlebotomy Program Career Outcomes

Graduates from the NOVA Career Studies Certificate in Phlebotomy are employed in the Northern Virginia area as well as throughout the rest of the state and surrounding areas. Phlebotomists work in hospitals, medical clinics, commercial clinical laboratories, and in other settings where blood is collected from patients.

Credits and
Transfer Info

Credit for Prior Learning

Credit for prior learning (CPL) generally refers to the process of granting college credit for learning gained in nontraditional ways, including but not limited to: certifications, AP or IB exams, military training, or life experience.

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Transferring

Learn more about possible transfer opportunities associated with this program of study. Students interested in transferring should contact an advisor or counselor to further discuss their plans.

Transfer Information

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