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
83.33%
Retention Rate (2019)
72%
Job Placement Rate (2019)
66.67%
Certification Exam Pass Rate (2019)
1. Driver’s license (must be current) or DMV identification card, 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)
- Associate 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 required by the first day of class*
3. Copy of the following immunizations:
- Negative TB Skin Test (a 2-step is required)
- Tetanus (within the past 10 years)
- Hepatitis B (immunization or titer)
- Flu shot (for classes between September and March)
- MMR (immunization or titer)
- Varicella (immunization or titer)
| Course Title | Location | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy(Classwork is online with Labs) | Online with Labs | Class 9/23/2025 – 11/14/2025 (Lab 9/23/2025 – 10/23/2025, Clinical Portions 10/27/2025 – 11/14/2025) | (Labs)Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00am-12:00pm (Clinical)Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm |
| Phlebotomy(Classwork is online with Labs) | Online with Labs | Class 10/14/2025 – 12/12/2025 (Labs 10/14/2025 – 11/13/2025, Clinical Portions 11/17/2025 – 12/12/2025) | (Labs) Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30pm-9:30pm (Clinical) Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm |
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 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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