Phlebotomy Technician Certificate

Hands-on training for entry into the healthcare field

Start your career in healthcare with Glen Oaks’ Phlebotomy Technician Certificate. Designed for students who want to enter the workforce quickly, this one-semester program provides hands-on lab experience, expert instruction, and clinical training to prepare you for entry-level employment in hospitals, labs, and clinics.

Allied Health student learning to draw blood

 

Why Choose the Phlebotomy Technician Program at GOCC?

Glen Oaks offers small class sizes, individualized faculty support, and partnerships with local healthcare providers. Whether you’re just starting college or returning to change careers, this program is ideal for learners in southern Michigan and northern Indiana who want a fast, affordable path to a medical career.

  • Complete in just 1 semester (winter start only)
  • Get real-world clinical experience in local facilities
  • Build skills needed for national certification exams
  • Convenient for adult learners and recent high school graduates

What You’ll Learn

Through lab practice and clinical rotations, you’ll learn how to:

  • Safely draw blood and process specimens
  • Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams
  • Follow proper procedures to prevent infection and ensure patient safety
  • Use medical terminology and electronic health records

Courses You’ll Take

  • ALH 218 Medical Terminology – Learn the language of healthcare
  • AH-241 Laboratory Procedures & Phlebotomy
  • AH-285 Phlebotomy Externship

Phlebotomy - Program Details

Program Format

  • Program Length: 1 semester (Winter start only)
  • Location: In-person at Glen Oaks Community College
  • Schedule: Daytime classes; clinical hours may vary

How to Get Started

To enter the Phlebotomy Technician program, follow this step-by-step admissions process:

  1. Apply to Glen Oaks – Start your application at glenoaks.edu/apply.
  2. Declare your program – Choose the Phlebotomy Technician Certificate when registering.
  3. Register for Winter semester classes – All required courses must be taken together starting in the fall.
  4. Meet placement criteria – You must meet minimum scores in Math and English. If needed, remedial courses are available.
  5. Meet with the Director of Allied Health – You’ll map out your guided pathway for success in the program.

FAQs

Q: Can I take this program fully online?
A: No. This program requires in-person attendance for lab and clinical components.

Q: What credential will I earn?
A: A Phlebotomy Technician Certificate, qualifying you for national certification exams and entry-level jobs.

Q: Is this a Workforce Development program?
A: Yes. It prepares students for immediate employment in healthcare settings.

Q: Can I take classes part-time?
A: No. The program must be completed in one semester.

Q: Will this program transfer into other healthcare pathways?
A: Some credits may transfer. Meet with an advisor to explore nursing or allied health pathways.

 

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