Phlebotomy, O.C.

Upon completion of the Phlebotomy certificate program, graduates will be prepared for employment as a phlebotomist. Phlebotomists obtain blood by venipuncture and skin puncture and are an integral part of a clinical laboratory.

This certificate program is a combination of didactic and clinical instruction completed within one semester term.

Program Learning Outcome:

1. Students will be able to demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary to perform safe and accurate phlebotomy techniques in a healthcare setting.

Courses  are normally offered during the fall term each year.

This program offers students:

• Low student to faculty ratio
• Hands-on learning environment
• A student who completes the occupational certificate is eligible to take the national certification examination through the National Healthcare Association.

To be considered for admission, the applicant must submit the following by the established deadline stated on the College’s website:

1. Submit a Florida Gateway College admission application to the Office of Enrollment Services;
2. Submit the Phlebotomy supplemental application located on the last page of this application packet to the Nursing and Health Sciences Department, Building 103, Office 138.

Additional admission information may be found in the Phlebotomy Admission Packet on the College website at www.fgc.edu.  Florida Gateway College reserves the right to make changes in admission criteria and program information as circumstances require in the continuing development of the program. 

To meet clinical agency requirements for clinical experience, all students in the Nursing and Health Sciences programs must meet state and federal regulations as described by Florida Statutes S. 400.211.  A Level II background check and drug/alcohol screening are required.  Further instructions regarding the background and 10 panel drug/alcohol screen are provided during the first week of the program. 

Please note that random screening may be required while in the program.  Students are responsible for the cost of all screening done for admission and randomly during the program. 

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