Community Hospital Phlebotomy Program
Interested in a career as a phlebotomist? The Community Hospital Phlebotomy Program at Powers Health instructs students on how to properly collect blood samples from different types of patients in various clinical settings. This fast-paced, seven-week program prepares students for immediate entry into the workforce as well-trained phlebotomists. Students will learn phlebotomy principles and techniques through didactic instruction, student labs, and over 100 hours of hands-on clinical experience from actual patients.
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Blood Collection and Processing
- Communication
- Ethics and Regulatory Issues
- Non-blood Specimen Collection
- Safety Practices and Infection Control
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.50 on 4.00 scale
- High school courses in the sciences (biology, chemistry), math (algebra) and English composition
- References including personal, academic, employment and personal interview
- Criminal background check, drug-screen, essential functions test
- $1000 tuition fee
| Year | Graduation Rate | Attrition Rate | Job Placement | Board of Certification First Year Pass Rate | ||||
| 2021 | 100% | 0% | 100% | 92% (12 out of 13 passed within one year) | ||||
| 2022 | 100% | 0% | 100% | 89% (8 out of 9 passed within one year) | ||||
| 2023 | 94% | 6% | 100% |
100% |
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| 2024 | 100% | 0% | 100% | 100%* (to date) |
*Please note: 2024 data is incomplete and will include data through November 21, 2025.
The Community Hospital Phlebotomy Program is an accredited program by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
For more information contact:
Nicole Griffin, MA, MLS (ASCP)CMSMCM
Program Director
(219) 703-2412
njgriffin@powershealth.org
To learn more about NAACLS accreditation contact:
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
Phone: (773) 714-8880, Fax: (773) 714-8886
Email: info@naacls.org