Phlebotomy & Diagnostic Sciences

Pathway: Health Sciences

Become a medical detective!

If you’re interested in problem-solving, understanding how our bodies work as systems, or want to be an important part of a healthcare team, this program may be a good fit for you.

In Phlebotomy & Diagnostic Services, you’ll learn the important skills of how to draw blood and bodily fluids from patients, and how to test and analyze the samples to help doctors figure out what’s going on with a patient’s health. You’ll learn and practice a variety of skills that will help you in any healthcare career.

Get experience as you:

Perform safe finger pokes and venipunctures
Run tests with immediate results using point-of-care devices
Examine blood cells and learn to identify abnormalities
Learn infection control
Discover different processes for inpatient and outpatient care

Learn to Use

Tools & Equipment

Here are some of the tools that you'll learn to use in this course:

Centrifuges
Microscopes
Tourniquets
Syringes

Earn Certifications

Available Certifications

Through this program, you’ll be prepared to earn:

CPR certification
Phlebotomy Certificate (CPT)
Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate (CMLA)

Earn College Credit

Potential College Credit

Up to 10 free college credits available*

The number of possible credits vary by college.

*Students must meet minimum requirements.

Future Career Options & Earnings

Possible Career Options & Earning Potential

The range of pay for professionals in various health careers covers a broad range and depends upon many factors. Below are annual salary ranges for a few roles this program may lead you into.

With a HS diploma (some certification could be required):

Phlebotomist
Entry Level: $36,850 | Median: $39,860 | High End: $48,890

With additional college and/or advanced certifications:

Medical/Clinical Lab Technician (or Histology Tech)
Entry Level: $37,560 | Median: $61,260 | High End: $91,280
Cardiovascular Technologist/Technician
Entry Level: $38,990 | Median: $80,650 | High End: $96,500
Radiology/X-Ray Tech
Entry Level: $55,450 | Median: $76,420 | High End: $97,250
Sonographer/Ultrasound Tech
Entry Level: $66,960 | Median: $82,490 | High End: $96,360
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Tech
Entry Level: $73,130 | Median: $84,620 | High End: $96,700
Nuclear Medicine Technician
Entry Level: $75,000 | Median: $95,400 | High End: $101,680
Chemist
Entry Level: $56,260 | Median: $97,440 | High End: $164,200