Phlebotomy
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Get a head start in the healthcare field as a phlebotomist.
Hands-on training includes blood-drawing procedures such as basic venipuncture techniques, butterfly techniques, heel puncture, and capillary puncture.
What you’ll be learning:
- Basic anatomy and physiology
- Blood and cell composition
- Blood sampling procedures
- Laboratory safety
What to expect after graduation:
After course completion, graduates are prepared to take the state test to become a certified phlebotomist. They can expect to find employment in a clinical lab, hospital, doctor’s office, or any facility where blood samples are taken and analyzed.
DID YOU KNOW?
Entry-level phlebotomists typically start around $34,000–$38,000 per year.
The average annual wage for phlebotomists in Texas is about $39,000–$41,000, with
experienced phlebotomists earning up to $45,000–$48,000+ annually.
Eligibility Requirements
- Photo ID
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
(Social Security, Birth Certificate, Work Visa, or Green Card) - High School Diploma or GED required
- Must pass a background check
- Passing scores on entrance assessments
Note: All students must attend a mandatory orientation before the first day of class.
Students enrolling in health-related training programs with direct patient contact must meet Texas Administrative Code immunization requirements. Required documentation includes Tdap (within 10 years), MMR, Hepatitis B (complete series), Varicella (two doses or proof of immunity), and a negative TB screening within the past 12 months.
Students may enroll provisionally after receiving at least one dose of each vaccine but may not participate in patient-contact activities until all series are complete. Medical, conscience (including religious belief), and active-duty military exemptions may be considered with proper documentation.
Upcoming Phlebotomy Courses
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