Phlebotomy
The phlebotomy certificate provides hands-on training to develop the entry-level skills necessary to be employed as a phlebotomist. This one-semester program includes a lecture-lab environment with state-of-the-art simulation software and an internship in a clinical placement site.
Our training prepares you for industry certification with the National Health Careers Association to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician.
Upon acceptance into the phlebotomy classes, please plan to attend one of the mandatory phlebotomy orientations prior to the start of classes. The orientation date/time will be shared with students upon acceptance to the program. Classes will be held on the Auraria campus.
Phlebotomy Information Session Webinar
Applicants interested in participating in the program are required to attend an Information Session.
- Phlebotomy Informational is offered the first and third Thursday of every month at 6:30pm via Zoom (Meeting ID: 734 523 1774 Passcode: 343469)
Our training prepares you for industry certification with the National HealthCareers Association to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician.
This program is not eligible for federal student aid.
Externship schedules during the second 7 weeks of the semester will be dependent upon assignment and internship site schedule.
How Much Can I Expect to Earn?
The median annual wage for phlebotomist was $20.10 hourly or $41,810 anually in May 2023.
The information provided here is by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
| Total of 2019 Graduates | Total Students Employed in their Field of Study | Total Students Who Have Transferred to 4-Year Degree or Other Institution |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 4 | 3 |
The Phlebotomy program is a certificate program that prepares students for industry certification in their field. The Phlebotomy program may also be used to fulfill elective requirements towards the A.A.S. in Medical Assisting program as a stackable certificate pathway.
Now accepting applications for the Fall 2025 semester!
To begin the application process, please follow steps 1 through 5. The final step (step 6) provides you with a link to complete your online application to the program. If you have any questions about completing the steps outlined below, please contact Shelly Halper.
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).
Complete the Phlebotomy application.
To be accepted into the Phlebotomy certificate program, you must determine your course placement in math and English classes.
To determine course placement, you should follow one of these paths:
- Take the math and English placement tests with CCD’s Testing Center.
- Complete the ACT or SAT test to meet the minimum score requirements below.
- Submit transcripts that show previous college classes to CCD’s Testing Center.
To learn more about these processes and course placement determination at CCD, visit the Testing Center website.
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.