Phlebotomy Technician
Degree Type
16-credit Technical Diploma
Program Code
30-513-1
Time to Degree
1 year
Start Date
August / January / June
How You'll Learn
Hybrid
Daytime
Evening
A phlebotomy technician’s primary responsibility is drawing blood and conducting other specimen collections. They must recognize conditions that might alter collections, correlate types of lab tests to the written diagnosis, and communicate with the lab and patients. Learn to draw blood from a patient for laboratory analysis, understand lab test requirements and maintain specimen quality.
Please note: Healthcare and Human Services Programs require multiple vaccinations, including flu shots. Deadlines vary by program.
How To Apply
- Apply online and pay the $30 application fee.
- Review health requirements. Further information will be provided at program orientation.
Questions on the application process? Visit the Admissions page or contact an enrollment counselor.
Program Details
Contact Us
Questions? We'd love to help! Connect with our Enrollment team by filling out our online form or by email at enroll@wctc.edu.
Potential Careers
If you have good hand-eye coordination, pay attention to detail and have a knack for making others feel at ease, a career as a phlebotomy technician might be right for you. Those working in this field need to be compassionate and calm under pressure as those who are having blood drawn may feel uncomfortable or anxious.
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Technical Standards
The students enrolled in the Phlebotomy Technician program should be able to meet the established technical standards identified below with or without reasonable accommodation. The technical standards for the Phlebotomy Technician program are representative of those found in the Phlebotomy Technician profession.
Review the Phlebotomy Technician Technical Standards.
High School Eligibility
This program is open to qualified high school applicants. Learn more >
Please note, students must be 16 years or older to enroll in this program.
Career Salaries
$36,600 – $42,200 annually
Salary range estimates based on wages for related occupations in Waukesha County as reported by Lightcast. Individual wages may vary based on experience, industry, location and specific job requirements. Find our graduates' entry wages in the most recent Graduate Success Report.
Financial Aid
For this program, financial aid only covers courses. Loans and other aid will be prorated. Learn more about financial aid.
Clinical Site Compliance
Please note that some clinical sites require compliance with various safety protocols and measures as a condition to placement. Students may individually address clinical placement requirements with Jenny Clausen, Clinical Placement Specialist.
Reasonable accommodations may be available for students with documented disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs. Students seeking accommodation due to documented disability should contact the Student Accessibility Office. Students seeking accommodation due to a sincerely held religious belief should contact Jonathan Pedraza in the Student Life Office.
Review the background check overview.
What Makes This Program Unique
- Upon program completion, be prepared to take the Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) exam.
- Obtain employment in hospitals, clinics and specimen collection agencies.
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