Phlebotomy Lab Technician

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 Lab Tech you’ll learn the important jobs of how to draw blood and bodily fluid 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 actual 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
Tourniquettes
Syringes

Earn Certifications

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

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

College Credits

Earn College Credit

Up to 10 free college credits available*

*Students must meet requirements.

The number of credits varies by college.

Future Career Options & Earnings

Future 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:

Surgical Tech - Entry Level: $43,690 | Median: $63,320 | High End: $79,550
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
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

* Note: Jobs titles and salary data are taken directly from O*Net.