Apply to the Phlebotomy Certification Program

Steps to a Successful Enrollment

To begin the application process, please follow the steps listed below.

If you have any questions about completing the steps outlined below, please contact Shelly Halper. Applications for Summer & Fall 2024 are being accepted.

To register for the phlebotomy program, you must be a current CCD student. If you have not done so yet, please complete the free CCD application. When completing the application, enter either non-degree seeking or undeclared as the program option (you may not self-select the phlebotomy program as an option).

Apply to CCD

Complete the Phlebotomy Application.

 

To be accepted into the phlebotomy program, you must determine your math and/or English course placement. This is defined as the following: obtain the scores indicated in the chart below by either taking the placement test, taking the Gateway College English Questionnaire, meeting the ACT/SAT score requirements, or submitting transcripts that show previous college classes to CCD’s Testing Center. Please follow the instructions from their office if you have previously taken college classes or meet the minimum scores on the SAT/ACT. The Testing Center will be able to waive your scores or college credits so that you will be able to register for classes. You can also meet with a Health Science Advisor to ensure you are College Ready in Math and English.

Use this chart as a guide if you have completed the classes below, taken the placement test, or ACT/SAT.

  READING SENTENCE SKILLS
PLACEMENT SCORE - OR 80 or higher 95 or higher
COMPLETED COURSES WITH A GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER - OR CCR 092 CCR 092
ACT SCORE 18 18
SAT SCORE 440 440

 

Follow the curriculum course map to identify the four first semester classes. All classes need to be taken in the first semester of the program.

 

The program chair and other departments will communicate with you providing important information regarding onboarding and participation in the Phlebotomy Program.

Those accepted into the program will also receive instructions regarding the following:

Background and drug screen through the CCCS CastleBranch website.

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare professionals certification
  • Complete medical history and physical  exam
  • Register for HPR 1020 and 1080 and pay for your classes. This certificate is not eligible for Financial Aid.
  • Attend orientation.
  • The department chair Shelly Halper will collect all required documents.

Program Orientation

Program Orientation will take place approximately one week prior to the start of classes.