Phlebotomy

WELCOME

We are so glad you're here!  Fletcher Technical Community College's Phlebotomy program is a hybrid program that provides an affordable and accelerated avenue to begin your career in healthcare. 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Phlebotomy is the drawing and collecting of blood samples for testing in hospitals, medical facilities, or clinical laboratories. The Phlebotomy program at Fletcher provides instruction on venipuncture (drawing of blood from veins), basic anatomy, physiology, and infection control. Students participate in clinical activities in a hospital under the direct supervision of an instructor and preceptor. The program also prepares students to take the Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

The program curriculum and course descriptions can be found in the college catalog.

The Phlebotomy Program is a hybrid program that includes 5 online lecture courses, an in-person student lab, and a 2-week clinical component in a hospital or clinic setting. The Phlebotomy program is one semester long and is offered in each fall and spring semester.

Class start dates: (subject to change)
January 13, 2025 
 
Mandatory Phlebotomy Orientation (once accepted into program):
Schriever Campus: January 14, 2025 9am -4pm
Outreach at the Smithridge gym: Thursday, January 9th. 2025 9am - 4pm
 
Class schedule: (subject to change)
Schriever Campus In-Person Labs: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am-12:00pm 
Outreach In-Person Labs: Tuesday, 9 am -4 pm at the Smithridge gym. This program is designed for residents of Chauvin and Montegut.
Weeks 1-11: Online theory courses and labs meeting in person 
Weeks 12-17: Clinical preceptorships in physician's offices, clinics, and hospitals.  2-week rotation per student. 40 hours/week (times vary). Students will be assigned to a clinical site and dates of Rotation A, B, or C by clinical coordinator.
 

ADMISSIONS

Applications for Spring 2025 are now available.

  • Seating is limited based on available clinical space.
  • Acceptance to Fletcher Technical Community College does not guarantee acceptance into the Phlebotomy program.
  • Admission to the Phlebotomy Program is ranked according to completed application submission date.
  • Admission requirements for the program can be found in the link below for the Phlebotomy Admissions Checklist.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
  • Federal Grants 
  • Student Loans
  • TOPS 
  • MJ Foster Promise Program
  • Louisiana Workforce Commission

 

CURRENT PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Graduation Year Graduation Rate (of students entering the 2nd half of the Phlebotomy program) Attrition Rate (in 2nd half of the Phlebotomy program) Graduate NHA Rate Graduation Placement Rate (includes employment in the field or continuation of education)
2021 95% 5% 100% 100%
2022 88% 13% 80% 100%
2023 77% 23% 100% 100%
2024 83% 17% 100% 100%

Note: 2024 data in progress; updated 7/31/2024.

ACCREDITATION

The Phlebotomy Program achieved Approval Status in the Fall 2005 and full accreditation status in Spring of 2022 with the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018, phone (713)714-8880, fax (713) 714-8886, website: www.naacls.org

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Salary & Career Outlook

LINKS

CONTACT

Kerry Toups, MS, MLS (ASCP)
Medical Laboratory Science Program Director
Phone: 985-448-7969
 
Lauren Sanders
Enrollment Specialist
Phone:985-448-7914
Office:100D Main Campus