Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Emphasis is on preparing the student to obtain blood specimens
by skin puncture or venipuncture using proper technique on adults, children, and infants.
Responsibilities of a phlebotomist include collecting fluid or tissue samples, drawing blood using different collection techniques, communication with patients to explain procedures, and conducting standard laboratory tests. Topics of study include ethics, infection control, communication, basic anatomy and physiology and medical terminology.
Note: Upon completion of this certificate program, students are eligible to sit for the American Medical Technologists (AMT) Certification Examination to be certified as a Registered Phlebotomist Technician.
Please review program requirements (i.e. vaccinations, medical tests, etc.), in EAC's catalog, that are required to participate in the program or apply to take the AMT examination.
Website link to the program:
Allied Health - Eastern Arizona College (eac.edu)
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
34
Hours
16
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Thatcher Campus
Local WIB
1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona
Name of Credential
Phlebotomy Certificate of Proficiency
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
EAC administers three types of financial aid: grants, employment, and scholarships.
Please contact the EAC Financial Aid Dept. at (928) 428-8287.
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commission
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$650.00 *estimated between $300-$1,000 for the length of the program, with $650 being the mid-range expense.
Graduation Fees
$10.00 *Applicable to any student participating in commencement ceremonies.
In-State Tuition
$1,350.00 *estimate based on 2024-25 rates per semester.
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$5,700.00 *estimate based on 2024-25 rates per semester.
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,010.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$6,360.00
