Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program

PT21 - 202212

**Please note that effective Fall 2024, the Phlebotomy Technician Certificate program is no longer accepting students.  Currently enrolled students should contact the Program Chair, Johnna Connell, joconnell@laniertech.edu, 

Program Description

The Phlebotomy Technician technical certificate of credit educates students to collect and process blood and body fluids. Phlebotomy technicians typically work in concert with clinical laboratory personnel and other healthcare providers in hospitals or other healthcare facilities. Topics covered include human anatomy, anatomical terminology, venipuncture, and clinical practice.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability. 

Students must complete all PHLT coursework with a grade of C or better.

Students are required to submit proof of immunizations, complete a background check (cost approximately $48.50), and maintain an account in ACEMAPP (cost $50.00) prior to starting a clinical rotation.

Program Length & Availability

2 Semesters

Campus Availability: Hall, Dawson, Forsyth and Barrow

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for the Pell Grant, but may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission.

(Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 23 Hours

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

COMP 1000Intro to Computer Literacy

3

ALHS 1011Structure/Function- Human Body

5

ALHS 1040Introduction to Healthcare

3

ALHS 1090Medical Terminology for ALHS

2

PHLT 1030Introduction to Venipuncture

3

PHLT 1050Clinical Practice

4

Total Credit Hours: 23

Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 23 hours in the above areas.

Graduation Plan

Semester One

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

ALHS 1011Structure/Function- Human Body

5

ALHS 1040Introduction to Healthcare

3

ALHS 1090Medical Terminology for ALHS

2

Total Credit Hours:13

ENGL 1010 - Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor

ALHS 1011 - Pre-Req: Regular Admission*

Semester Two

Apply for Graduation

COMP 1000Intro to Computer Literacy

3

PHLT 1030Introduction to Venipuncture

3

PHLT 1050Clinical Practice

4

Total Credit Hours:10

PHLT 1030 - Pre-Req: Regular Admission*, ALHS 1011, ALHS 1040

PHLT 1050 - Co-Req: PHLT 1030

Total Credit Hours: 23

 This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.