Phlebotomy Aide
About Our Program:
Our program is designed to prepare students for employment as phlebotomists & healthcare support workers. The content in this program includes, but is not limited to:
- Professional, communication and interpersonal skills
- Phlebotomy in relation to the healthcare setting
- Identify the anatomic structure and function of body systems in relation to services performed by the phlebotomist
- Recognize and identify collection reagents supplies, equipment and interfering chemical substances
- Infection control following standard precautions
- Transporting, accessioning and processing specimens
- Practice quality assurance and safety
Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with implements and equipment appropriate to the program’s content and in accordance with safety practices in the trade.
Admission Requirements:
- 16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in any K-12 program
- Occupational Interest
- Background Check and Drug Testing mandated for externship
Program Structure:
This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 2 occupational completion points. The length of the program is 165 hours as listed below. Upon completion of the program, the instructor will provide a certificate to the student verifying that the requirements have been met.
| OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| OCP A | Basic Healthcare Worker | 90 Hours |
| OCP B | Phlebotomist | 75 Hours |
| Total Hours: 165 | ||
Full Program Completion:
- Completion of all program competencies
- There is no TABE Test requirement for this course.
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician with NHA
- Background Check and Drug Testing may be required for externship
Employment Opportunities:
- Phlebotomist
Salary:
The average wage for this career in Florida is $16.78 hourly and $34,710 annually.
Employment Outlook:
Employment of phlebotomists is projected to grow 17% from 2019 to 2029.
Financial Aid:
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.gov. Visit the financial aid office for more information.
Program Hours:
| LOCATION | COURSE'S SCHEDULE | |
|---|---|---|
| South Dade Technical College 28300 S.W. 152nd Avenue Leisure City, FL 33033 (305) 247-7839 | Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | |
Gainful Employment Disclosure:
Phlebotomy Aide
| This program is designed to be completed in: | 7 weeks | |
|---|---|---|
| Program cost if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. | In-state: $787.40 165 hours x $2.56= $422.40 Out-of-state: $2,056.25 165 hours x $10.25= $1,691.25 |
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| Fees $50.00 x 1 term= $50 Insurance $15 Books and supplies= $300 |
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| Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $ 0 of debt. | ||
| The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Florida | ||
| For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/ | ||
Source
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Phlebotomists, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/phlebotomists.htm.
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