Phlebotomy Technician

What will I learn?

Phlebotomy technicians collect and process specimens for diagnostic testing. This program prepares you to work as part of a laboratory team by developing the skills needed to perform venipunctures and finger sticks, collect urine and swab specimens, process and centrifuge samples, prepare aliquots, and maintain accurate patient and laboratory records. You will gain the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to perform the duties of a phlebotomy technician in hospitals, physician offices, independent laboratories, and other healthcare settings.

PCC's one-semester, three-course program covers venipuncture, capillary puncture, quality assurance, infection control, safety procedures, and supervised clinical experience. Learning experiences include classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory training, and clinical rotations in local healthcare facilities.

Throughout the program, you will complete classroom lectures, simulated laboratory exercises, and a clinical internship to refine your blood collection techniques and prepare for employment as a qualified phlebotomy technician. Clinical schedules and locations vary based on placement availability. Most clinical rotations take place during daytime hours, although some evening opportunities may be available. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be eligible to take the National Phlebotomy Technician certification exam.  

Applicants must pass a drug screen and background check before full acceptance into the program. Additional requirements must be met prior to placement in a clinical setting.

Applications will be assessed in the following manner:

1. All academic requirements must be met (assessment scores or classes with a "C" or better)
2. Chronological date of application submitted
3. Cleared background check
4. Negative drug screen (includes a negative screen for THC)

If you have questions about the screening process please call 719-549-3403. The sooner you submit your application, the better the chance of being conditionally accepted.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

The licensure requirements for the Phlebotomy Technician may differ between all 50 states and U.S. territories.  

Pueblo Community College (PCC) recommends each student visit the Phlebotomy Certification to identify the program requirements for Colorado and each state in which you plan to live and practice.  

PCC can only guarantee that the requirements for the state of Colorado are met with our program. 

PCC has not determined if the Phlebotomy Technician meets applicable state requirements for the following states and territories: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.