A Phlebotomist is a medical professional that is responsible for properly collecting specimens to be sent for laboratory analysis.ÌýThis is the critical first step toward providing physicians with information that will aid in diagnoses and treatment of ailments.ÌýPhlebotomy is a great starting point and profession in the health care arena that can bridge to other health careers such as Medical Laboratory Technology. Ready to get started?Ìý!
Barton’s Phlebotomy program has twoÌýparts:
1. Principles of Phlebotomy class and hands-on lab hours.
2. Phlebotomy clinical practicum.
The course is offered in an 8-week or regular semesterÌý16-weekÌýsession and requires a cooperative lab for the duration of the course.Ìý Lab hours can be completed on the ISBµç×Ó Barton campus or in a pre-approved hospital in your area.Ìý Following successful completion of the Principles of Phlebotomy course, a Phlebotomy clinical practicum of 100-120 hours in a hospital-based clinical rotation must be completed to be eligible for National Certification.
Program Enrollment Information
Enrollment for the second Spring 2025ÌýsessionÌýis open now.ÌýThe classÌýwill startÌýMarch 17, 2025, and will be anÌý8-week course. There will also be an 8 week Summer course starting June 2, 2025.
Read through the Guide for Getting Started before completingÌýthe Phlebotomy Enrollment Agreement form. Please note that Phlebotomy classes are no longer self-enroll.Ìý After completing the steps inÌýthe Guide for Getting Started, you willÌýbe enrolled by your advisor.
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Degree Maps
Degree Maps
(4 credit hour guide)
View the ofÌýCurriculum Guides (applicable for students admitted prior to Fall 2024) and Degree Maps (applicable for students admitted Fall 2024 and after).
Occupational Outlook
Occupational Outlook
Occupational Outlook for phlebotomists is expected to grow 8% from 2023-2033Ìýaccording to theÌý. The American Society of Clinical Pathologists says phlebotomist shifts are the hardest to fill, with a twenty-five percent employment vacancy. They have also said the 2013 Wage Survey, non-certified phlebotomists (PBT) reported they make an average of $13.87/ hour compared to the average wage of a certified PBT is $15.93/hour.Ìý​​​​​​