Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN (CERT.PLB)
Program Objective: Prepares participant to have the technical skills needed to enter the healthcare industry as an entry-level phlebotomist.
Program Description:
Phlebotomy Technician program is designed to teach the knowledge in technical and procedural aspects of basic phlebotomy, including collection of blood specimens and venipuncture required to become a Phlebotomy technician. The Phlebotomy Technician program includes theory and hands-on instruction.
Competencies to be achieved (16 credits):
AHE 101 Medical Terminology (3 Credits): This course is designed for individuals who are employed in human services and allied health agencies. Students will develop a working knowledge of words that relate to body systems, anatomical structures, medical processes and procedures, and a variety of disease conditions.
AHE 119 The Basics of Body Structure and Function (4 Credits): Orientation to basic body structure and functions as appropriate for the health care setting. Includes organization of the human body, body systems, and major organs. Also includes common disorders associated with each body system and what testing and analysis may be used to determine common disease. Students may take BIO 160 Intro to Human Anatomy and Physiology as a substitute for AHE 119.
CIS 120 Intro to Comp Info Syst/GE (3 Credits): Includes description of computer hardware and software, computer terminology, the data processing cycle, and characteristics of programming languages, with emphasis on the use of applications software in processing business data.
PLB 101 Phlebotomy Technician Training (6 Credits): Students will gain skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper venipuncture techniques and standard precautions. Includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults.
Total Cost of Program (include all costs to the student including testing, certification):
In-state: $2645.00
Out-of-state: $3397.00
Note: Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supply costs reviewed annually and may be modified as needed
Tuition (effective summer 2024):
In-state tuition: $1552.00
Out-of-state Tuition: $2304.00
Tuition Schedule: https://www.azwestern.edu/paying-for-college/tuition-and-fees
Additional Fees (effective summer 2024):
Course Fees:
- PLB 101 - $400
Technology Fee: $80 ($5 per credit hour)
Total Additional Fees: $480.00
Books:
Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
AHE 101 – Medical Terminology, Chabner, Davi Ellen (ISBN: 9780323551458) $75.00
AHE 119 - Cengage Unlimited Access, 18th ed. (ISBN 9780357700013) $120.00
CIS 120 – Digital Technology, Data, and Devices, Campbell, Ciampa, Freund, Frydenberg, Sebok, Vermaat (ISBN: 9780357675366) $87.00 AND Shelly Cashman Series MS Office 364 and Office 2019 Introductory; Cable, Freund, Monk, Sebok, Starks, Vermaat (ISBN: 9780357026434) $111.00
PLB 101 - Phlebotomy Handbook, 10th ed. (ISBN 9780134709321) $100.00
Total Book Cost: $326.50
Additional Supply Requirements:
Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
- Uniform: $40 Caribbean Blue + $8.50 program patch to be purchased at Mothers and Daughter Embroidery (2615 E 24th St #3, Yuma, AZ 85365)
- Black or white shoes: $40.00
- AWC Allied Health ID Badge: $10 to be purchased at Campus Life
- Health & Safety Requirements:
- CPR Card: $45
- Fingerprint Clearance Card: $73
- Tuberculosis Screening: $20 - $30
- Drug Test: $40
Total Supply Cost: $286.50
WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Yaneli Pasillas-Miller
Email: Yaneli.Pasillas@azwestern.edu
Phone number: 928-314-9560 or 928-669-2214
Direct Website link to the program:
Additional information:
Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
https://www.azwestern.edu/paying-for-college
Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: Yes
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: National Healthcareer Association
Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes
Career Pathway: Associates in General Studies with an Emphasis on Health Pathway
Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes, may be transferred within Arizona without additional training or testing- transfer to other states may require additional training and/ or testing
Accredited Curriculum: (This refers to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes, Higher Learning Commission
Link to Accrediting Website: https://www.hlcommission.org/
Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program. New program, no data.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
32
Hours
16
Entrance Requirements
None
School
Arizona Western College - La Paz County
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
1109 S Geronimo Ave, Parker, Arizona
Local WIB
11 - ARIZONA@WORK - Mohave and La Paz Counties
Name of Credential
Phlebotomy Technician
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
FAFSA Eligible
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commision
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)
$326.50 Textbook Costs; Textbook costs may change academic year to academic year.
In-State Tuition
$1,552.00 Arizona Western College, La Paz County; AZ Resident
Other Fees
$80.00 Technology fee ($5 per credit hour)
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$2,304.00 Non AZ Resident
Registration Fee
$400.00 PLB 101 course fee
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$286.50 Uniform: $40 Caribbean Blue + $8.50 program patch Black or white shoes: $40.00 AWC Allied Health ID Badge: $10 CPR Card: $45 Fingerprint Clearance Card: $73 Tuberculosis Screening: $20 - $30 Drug Test: $40
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,645.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$3,397.00
