16 Credits CERT2306, Academic Catalog 2025-2026
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** The phlebotomy program is not admitting new students until Spring semester of 2026 **
The goals of the Phlebotomy program are to provide academic education for individuals to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for becoming a specialist in obtaining blood specimens by venipuncture, arterial, and microtechniques, for the purpose of laboratory analysis. A phlebotomist must have knowledge of the healthcare system, the anatomy and physiology related to laboratory testing and phlebotomy, the collection and transport requirements for tests performed in all areas of the laboratory, documentation and patient records, and interpersonal skills needed to provide quality patient care.
Campus: Faribault
Program Start Semester: Spring
Base estimate for 16 credit program
Tuition is paid on a semester by semester basis and will vary depending on the courses and total credits you take.
Tuition and Fees: $3,431
Tools and Equipment: $ n/a
Total Estimated Cost: $3,431 *
Compare the costs and you'll see that tuition at South Central College is much more affordable than other institutions.
*Based on 2025-2026 tuition and fees rates. Does not include extra expenses for online delivery, course fees, or course differential. Books, transportation, and living expenses also not included.
The course requirements listed below are specific to the current school year (noted above). If you need to view the program from previous years view our Catalog Archive.
Required Technical Courses (4 Courses)
Complete the following courses:
PHLE1400 Intro to Phlebotomy (4 credits)
This course provides an orientation that familiarizes the student with a career in the field of Phlebotomy. The course will include a basic overview of the structure and function of the human body, various legal and ethical issues that affect a healthcare professional and specific phlebotomy topics. These topics include: program policies, certification, safety, infection control, quality control, specimen collection/handling/processing, good laboratory technique and maintaining the standards of a Phlebotomist based on industry criteria. (Concurrently with PHLE1450 & PHLE 1500 or Program Director permission)
PHLE1450 Phlebotomy Skills (3 credits)
This course teaches students phlebotomy skills which will be further enhanced during the clinical internship. This course also cross trains the phlebotomy student in several different skill areas within the laboratory. Instruction includes EKGs (electrocardiograms), CLIA'88 (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) waived procedures, and POCT (point-of-care-testing). (Concurrently with PHLE 1400 & PHLE 1500 or Program Director permission)
PHLE1500 Phlebotomy Internship (3 credits)
This course constitutes the student's clinical rotation. It consists of 100 contact hours of supervised practice of phlebotomy at an affiliated hospital or clinic. Internship experiences are specifically planned and implemented through the coordinated efforts of the faculty and staff of South Central College and the internship site. (Prerequisite: Completion of PHLE 1400 and PHLE 1450 with a grade of C or higher.)
HC1000 Medical Terminology (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to the language of medicine that is used in the health care profession. The student will learn to spell, pronounce, define, and interpret medical terminology related to body structure, disease, diagnosis, and treatment. (Prerequisites: None)
Required Arts and Sciences (1 Course)
Please complete the following course:
COMM140 Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
In this class, participants will examine key components of interpersonal communication theory, identify the interpersonal communication skills necessary for healthy relationships, assess their own interpersonal communication effectiveness, and practice and hone interpersonal communication skills necessary for healthy home and work relationships. This course will also address relevant issues of social interaction, including how human diversity/culture (age, race, gender, etc.) affects our interpersonal communication. (Prerequisites: Must have a Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score of 250 or higher, or Classic Accuplacer Reading score of 78 or higher, or completion of either READ 0090 or EAP 0090 or READ 0095 with a grade of C (2.0) or higher, or ACT Reading score of 21 or higher or MCA Reading score of 1047 or higher.) (MNTC 1: Communication)
PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum may change without notice. Your catalog of record may have different requirements.
