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)
Class schedule: (subject to change)
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
**This program has a clinical component to complete the program. Please be advised that Fletcher’s Nursing and Allied Health faculty members work closely with many clinical sites to provide an optimal clinical experience for all of its students. Fletcher must follow policies and guidelines set forth by programmatic accreditation boards as well as hospital policies. We must abide by the federal, state, local, college and health care facility mandates and your program completion date is dependent upon our ability to enter and complete training in clinical facilities. Fletcher’s faculty and administration will work with all of our partners to complete clinical hours in a safe and timely manner. We thank you for choosing Fletcher for your career goals and look forward to working with you to achieve success.
LINKS
- Admission Checklist
- Application for Admission
- 2024-2025 Phlebotomy Cost List
- Phlebotomy Student Handbook 2024-2025
- Technical Standards
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