Phlebotomy
Our Phlebotomy program prepares you to expertly collect blood and other specimens for laboratory analysis.
Requirements
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Card
- Government Issued Drivers License
- Government Issued Social Security Card
- High School Diploma or GED - or reading test
Program Overview
This comprehensive 244-hour course combines classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experience to equip you with essential phlebotomy skills. Upon completion, you'll be eligible to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) National Certification Exam, enhancing your credentials in the healthcare field.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (must remain valid for the entire course).
Two-step Tuberculosis skin test.
Up-to-date immunizations, including:
Hepatitis B (or signed waiver)
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
Varicella (Chickenpox)
Tetanus (within last 10 years)
Seasonal Influenza (flu shot)
Required at all times during class, labs & clinicals.
Must wear student uniform to class.
Must wear white nonskid leather shoes.
Must wear a Name Badge.
Must have a Stethoscope.
Estimated Program Cost
All prices are subject to change without notice.
Tuition: $219
Background Check and Drug Screen: $125
Handbook: estimated $126.00 plus tax
Handouts: $12.00 plus tax
Name Badge: $14.50 plus tax
Uniform: $42.50 plus tax
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Class: $80.75
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Exam: $125.00
Attendance Policy
Attendance is Mandatory. Missing more than eight hours of class, lab, or clinical time may result in dismissal.
Makeup assignments are required for the amount of time missed up to 8 hours.
Punctuality is Required. Students are considered tardy one minute after the scheduled start time.
Grading Policy
Minimum Passing Score: 78% (no rounding of grades).
Students must pass ALL components (classroom, lab, and clinical) to successfully complete the course.
Refund and Withdrawal Policy
100% Refund if withdrawing before the first class.
75% Refund if withdrawing within the first 10% of the class duration.
Transfers to another section depend on availability.
1. You must complete the orientation post-test prior to moving to the next step:
2. Pay tuition and fees.
3. Access the ViewPoint Portal to purchase and upload the following:
Purchase a Background Check and Drug Screening (Required for all programs before clinical). JCC will not accept background check results from any company other than
Background Check and Drug Screening must be done after registration and prior to the first day of Nurse Aide I class. You will receive an email with a barcode for your drug screening which should be
taken to LabCorp.
Physical Examination - upload the completed Medical form in ViewPoint.
Annual physical examination (PDF) (Must be completed on ViewPoint form and valid throughout the course)
Submit Required Documents to the Health Education or Nurse Aide Faculty in the Elsee Building:
- Completed Registration Form that you receive from the department.
- Copies of photo identification, Social Security card, and educational documents.
- Proof of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification (if required for your program).
Based on your background, drug screen results, and medical document manager, the clinical facility will decide if you are accepted into clinical.
Upcoming Classes
| Dates | Times | Location |
|---|---|---|
| July 31 - November 7 |
Thursdays & Fridays 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Main Campus Elsee Bldg. |
| August 5th - November 19th |
Tuesdays & Wednesdays |
Main Campus Elsee Bldg. |
| September 22nd - January 15th |
Mondays & Thursdays |
Main Campus |
Accreditation
Our Phlebotomy Program is accredited by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), and we are proud to have a three-year average pass rate of 99% on the ASCP National Certification Exam.
