Phlebotomy Technician, Technical Certificate of Credit (PT21)
Offered at the Griffin and Flint River Campuses, Henry and Fayette Centers
Program Entrance Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program: 3 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 23
Program Description
The Phlebotomy Technician program educates students to collect blood and process blood and body fluids. Phlebotomy technicians typically work in concert with clinical laboratory personnel and other health care providers in hospitals or other health care facilities. Topics covered include human anatomy, anatomical terminology, venipuncture, and clinical practice.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and all post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
Applicants must meet general admission requirements, as well as the following minimum requirements:
- Applicants who do not meet the regular admission requirements will be classified as either learning support or provisional status and must take the prescribed learning support courses to prepare for the core curriculum.
- Applicants must apply and be admitted to the Phlebotomy Program in the Admissions Office of Southern Crescent Technical College.
- Upon successful completion (or transfer in) of ALHS1011 Structure/Funct of Human Body (or BIOL2113 Anatomy and Physiology I and BIOL2114 Anatomy and Physiology II) ALHS1090 MedTerm/Allied Health Sciences, ALHS1040 Introduction to Health Care, ENGL1010 Fundamentals of English I, and COMP1000 Intro to Computer Literacy students must apply to the program-ready list.
Candidate selection is based on the following and in this order:
- Date applied to program-ready list.
- Completion of all core classes with a C or better.
- Available classroom size and available clinical sites.
The College accepts credit from the College Board's College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). A grade of EXP is assigned for awarded CLEP credit. Quality points are not awarded for CLEP, therefore, courses with CLEP credit are not calculated into the GPA during the competitive admissions process.
Approximate Additional Costs Other Than Tuition, Fees, and Textbooks
| Cost | Price |
|---|---|
| Uniforms | $100 (approximate) |
| Equipment/supplies | $40 (approximate) |
| National Registry | $95 (may vary) |
| Liability insurance | $20 |
| Medical exam | Varies |
| Background/drug screen | Varies |
| CPR | $5.50 (if taken with ALHS1040) |
| ACEMAPP | $50 (approximate) |
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Contact Us
Robert Hires, M.S.P.H., Program Coordinator
Email: Robert.hires@sctech.edu
Phone: 770.412.5754