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Phlebotomy Technician

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The Phlebotomy Technician training consists of two courses that span two terms, totaling 190 hours, that will prepare you to pass the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) exam and become a nationally certified phlebotomist.

Term I is a 90-hour course consisting of both classroom and lab work. You will learn about:

  • Blood collecting, handling, transporting, and processing specimens
  • Anatomy, physiology of pertinent body systems, and pathologic conditions
  • Lab equipment use and care
  • Safety precautions and quality control
  • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

Term II is a 100-hour clinical rotation.

  • You must successfully complete Term I to enroll in Term II.
  • Students will be supervised by laboratory personnel for a total of 100 hours in a hospital, physician’s office, outpatient facility, or other site approved by the Health Professionals.
  • A minimum of 100 successful, supervised blood draws must be completed.
  • At the end of the clinical rotation, you are prepared and eligible for the national certification exam through the American Society for Clinical Pathologists. Holding a national certificate greatly enhances employability in the field.

After completing both terms, you will be able to:

  • Confirm patient’s identity and correctly label specimen receptacles
  • Obtain blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingersticks
  • Instruct patients in the proper protocol for collecting urine specimens
  • Establish a chain of custody for specimens after a patient has provided samples
  • Track collected specimens and maintain daily tallies of collections performed
  • Maintain quality results by following clinic procedures and testing schedules
  • Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
  • Take the national certification exam through the American Society for Clinical Pathologists

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Upcoming program details

Winter 2026 Phlebotomy program application period closed.

Due to an overwhelming number of applications, the submission period is now closed as of November 5. If you have not yet ordered your background check or drug screening through CastleBranch, please do not proceed, as these fees are nonrefundable.

Applicants who have already created a CastleBranch account will receive an update on their application status by December 5.

Thank you for your understanding!

Next program offering
  • The next Phlebotomy program will be offered in Winter 2026.
  • Program start date: January 29, 2026
  • Application period: October 29 to December 12, 2025 or until seats are filled.
  • Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis, contingent upon successful completion of vaccination documentation and passing a drug screen and background check via the CastleBranch website.
  • All applicants will receive an update on their application status on December 5. If seats are still available, a second update will be provided by December 12. Final updates will be shared by December 16.
Admission requirements

All applicants must:

  • Complete all vaccination requirements and submit on Castlebranch website
  • Pass a background check (Orders cannot be placed before October 29)
  • Pass a drug screen (Orders cannot be placed before October 29)
  • Provide a copy of a Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider, (BLS) CPR Certification

These requirements must be completed through CastleBranch ( See Step 3: Castlebranch Account Setup Instructions below)

Note: Students will incur an estimated nonrefundable fee of $200 to create a CastleBranch account. This includes the cost of both the background check and drug screen.

Required documentation
  1. CPR certification
    • A copy of a current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card. See AHA BLS course schedules. (Cards from the American Red Cross are not accepted.)
  2. Immunization records
    (Submit documentation or immunity titers)
    1. Hepatitis B: 3-dose series or positive titer, or provider confirmation of immunity
    2. MMR: 2 doses or positive titer
    3. Varicella: D2 doses or positive titer
    4. TDAP: Must be within the last 10 years.
    5. Tuberculosis Testing: Current-year PPD showing negative result; if positive, a chest X-ray is required
    6. Flu Vaccine: Required for the 2025–2026 season (August–April)
    7. COVID-19 Vaccine (Optional): Documentation of two doses.
  3. CastleBranch Account setup:
    1. Order a background check through Castlebranch (within 3 months of the start of program)
    2. Order a drug screening through Castlebranch (within 3 months of the start of program)
    3. Visit the PCC Phlebotomy – NC portal on CastleBranch
  4. Submit documents to: EntryHealthcareapps@pcc.edu
    1. Education Documentation:
      • Copy of high school diploma, GED, or college/university degree
    2. Registration Form:
      • Submit a completed PCC Non-Credit Registration Form
        • CRN field may be left blank
        • Write “Phlebotomy Training” in the course title section
        •  Include a valid email address for acceptance notification

Questions?

For more information, please contact Bem Hanamoto.