Phlebotomy

Phlebotomists work in many areas of the health care industry including hospitals, clinics and medical offices and are valuable members of the health care team. Phlebotomists must demonstrate patience, compassion, excellent communication skills and have the ability to keep up with a fast-paced environment. The phlebotomy curriculum is a two-course sequence, which prepares individuals with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to function as an entry-level phlebotomist. This training fulfills the Washington state Department of Health (DOH) requirements necessary to be certified as a healthcare professional in a category of Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist. Details are available online at https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/medical-assistant/apply-license.

Phlebotomy training is a two-course sequence. In the first course, Phlebotomy 100 (PHLEB 100), students must achieve a 75 percent average or better on testing as well as pass the required lab skills competencies to continue into the second course, Phlebotomy 101 (clinical practicum). Malpractice fees are mandatory for all Health Science students and will be added to the registration fees. Applicants are required to provide the following documentation:

• A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification card from the American Heart Association
• A current First Aid card

Once admitted into the program, each student will be responsible for providing documentation of the following additional requirements:

• Program specific immunization records (details provided with admission into the program).
• Satisfactory criminal history background check using a college-approved vendor. Criminal history background information is required of all Health Science students. Information obtained will be considered in determining student eligibility to complete clinical coursework. Inability to participate in clinical experiences due to the information obtained from the background check may result in the student's inability to satisfactorily complete the Phlebotomy program requirements. Any infraction while enrolled in the Phlebotomy program should be self-reported to the coordinator/director. Questions regarding this policy should be directed to the Dean for Health Sciences at 509-544-8310.

After review of applications, applicants will be sent a letter informing them of their status.

More information can be obtained from the Health Sciences Center office at 509-544-8300.