Program Code: 7340
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and/or careers in the health sciences field. Students gain technical skill proficiency through competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher- order reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
The goal of the Phlebotomy Program is to train professional phlebotomists proficient in communication, leadership, human relations, and employability skills. Additionally, students learn safe and efficient work practices through a combination of theory and laboratory activities. The practical activities provide the necessary cognitive and manipulative skills needed to obtain adequate and correct blood specimens by capillary or venipuncture on adults, children and neonates while maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test to be performed. These goals are accomplished in compliance with the curriculum frameworks as governed by the State of Florida Department of Education.
In addition to obtaining blood specimens, phlebotomists must have a clear understanding of medical terminology to label, sort and record specimens delivered to the laboratory. Additional duties may include centrifuging specimens and preparing aliquots of samples according to the designated protocol required by various laboratory specialties. Students in this program also receive training in emergency procedures including CPR (Heartsaver), first aid, as well as HIPPA and blood-borne pathogen training. This program meets the Department of Health HIV/AIDS Domestic Violence and Prevention of Medical Errors education requirements. Upon completion of this program, the instructor will provide a certificate to the student verifying that these requirements have been met.
Upon completion of the program, students earn a Career Certificate (C.C.) making them eligible for entry-level employment as phlebotomists. Although there is no state licensure required for phlebotomists, graduates with required amounts of work experience may obtain certification from national credentialing agencies.
Requirements for Admission
- Must be 18 years old
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Satisfactory completion of PERT exam or equivalent college coursework. *(minimum PERT scores; reading-65, writing-70, math-60)
All transcripts and coursework must be evaluated and accepted by Santa Fe College prior to the application date in order to qualify for application.
To help protect patients and students, upon acceptance to an Emerging Technologies Program, all students must undergo state and federal background checks and show proof of certain immunizations and negative drug screenings as required by clinical affiliates. Students will be provided instructions to complete these tasks at the appropriate time. For more information regarding the application process, please visit the “Before You Apply” webpage.
For more information on program specific expectations and to view the Phlebotomy Student Handbook, please visit the “Prospective and Current Students” webpage.
See Application Dates and Deadlines and closely review other requirements Before You Apply.
Phlebotomy Technician Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a professional attitude and behavior when interacting with patients and staff.
- Demonstrate knowledge of legal, ethical, and safety responsibilities in the health industry.
- Apply basic information technology, math, and science knowledge to procedures in the laboratory.
- Successfully perform venipuncture by vacuum collection devices and skin puncture.
- List essential information that should be on laboratory requisitions and specimen containers for identification.
Performance Standards
Applicants to the Phlebotomy Program should:
- Possess sufficient eyesight to observe, manipulate, and evaluate instrumentation and procedures
- Possess sufficient hearing to communicate, manipulate, and evaluate instrumentation and procedures
- Possess sufficient physical ability to move from room to room and around patients
- Possess sufficient English verbal and written skills to communicate effectively
- Possess sufficient fine motor coordination to safely perform laboratory techniques
- Possess sufficient intellectual and emotional abilities to exercise independent judgment and discretion
Length of Program:
Contact Information:
Deborah Robinson; Program Advisor
Perry Center for Emerging Technologies
14180 NW 119th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
Phone: 352-381-3767
Mary El-Semarani, M.S., Program Coordinator
Perry Center for Emerging Technologies
14180 NW 119th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
Phone: 352-381-3755
Applicants who receive a CTC Certificate in Phlebotomy will successfully complete a total of 165 clock hours with coursework in the following classes: