Certificate 

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, job opportunities for phlebotomists are expected to be excellent, as the demand is expected to exceed the number of professionals in this field.* Formal training from Kaplan University can help you acquire the knowledge and skills you need to enter this high-demand field.

 Train to Become a Phlebotomist 

The phlebotomist program combines classroom instruction with hands-on training in our medical labs to help you develop the highly technical skill of intravenous blood withdrawal. Coursework may include:

  • Keyboarding and data information processing
  • Medical terminology
  • Introduction to human diseases
  • Presentation skills

 Real-World Externship Experience 

Prior to completing this program, you will be required to complete an externship to gain on-the-job experience as a phlebotomist. You must be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) prior to starting your externship. Contact an Admissions Representative for additional information.

 Certification Preparation 

The curriculum is also intended to prepare you for the Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomist (CLPlb) exam sponsored by the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA).†

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a Phlebotomist Certificate. This program is designed to prepare you to seek entry-level employment as a phlebotomist in a clinic, drug treatment center, surgical center, lab, hospital, or other health care facility.

 

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* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition.


† However, the University cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take this exam or become certified. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or University itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.