Make a difference. One patient at a time.
Phlebotomy is a critical healthcare profession focused on drawing blood for testing, transfusions, research, or donations. Phlebotomists are trained to collect blood samples with precision and care, ensuring patient comfort and safety while following strict medical and laboratory protocols. Their work plays a vital role in diagnosing and monitoring illnesses, making them an essential part of any healthcare team.
At South Piedmont, we’ll teach you both the technical skills needed to work as a phlebotomist, as well as the interpersonal skills you’ll need to interact with patients from a wide variety of backgrounds and walks of life. You’ll complete the program ready to work in a hospital, clinic, lab, or blood-donation center, equipped with the know-how and can-do to be a successful phlebotomist.
The Program Options
Mode
Online/in-person
Prerequisites
Unweighted GPA of 2.8, completion of the admission process for the Medical Assisting programs.
83.33%
Retention Rate (2019)
72%
Job Placement Rate (2019)
66.67%
Certification Exam Pass Rate (2019)
1. _____ Driver’s License (must be current non-expired) or DMV identification card, or military ID card, or passport. This is to show the student is over 18.
2. Proof of one of the following:
- United States High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma (HiSET or GED)
- Associates degree or higher from the United States
- Completion of MED 3235 (Medical Terminology) for ESOL students only
- Or CASAS test score of 9th grade or above, if none of the above are met
*CPR CERTIFICATION IS A REQUIREMENT THAT MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE CLINICAL PLACEMENTS*
3. Copy of the following immunizations:
Varicella (immunization or titer)
Hands-On Training for a Hands-On Career
At South Piedmont, we pride ourselves on offering each student a personalized educational experience. Our classes are small, and our instructors are committed to delivering as much one-on-one instruction as possible. Within the phlebotomy program, this means our knowledgeable faculty members will be right by your side, helping you to refine your emerging skills and grow into a highly capable phlebotomist.
When you enter the workforce, you’ll discover that South Piedmont’s is well regarded within our local service areas. Hiring managers clamor to hire our graduates because they know a South Piedmont-trained phlebotomist has received exceptional preparation.
At the heart of our Phlebotomy Program is a commitment to excellence, compassion, and hands-on learning. We don’t just train students to draw blood, we prepare them to become confident, skilled healthcare professionals who make a difference in every patient interaction. Watching our students grow into trusted members of the medical community is the most rewarding part of what we do.
Aeysha Morman-Robbs, Program Director, Phlebotomy Program
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