Phlebotomy technician

• Phlebotomy technician application (PDF)

1. Follow the procedures for applying to Stark State College (SSC).
2. After all requirements have been completed, contact the Program Coordinator to schedule an appointment to start the application process:
   Program Coordinator: Mirjana Ilijevski
   milijevski@starkstate.edu
   330-966-5458 ext. 4515
3. Contact SSC security at: https://www.starkstate.edu/admissions/background-checks-for-health-programs/ to schedule your own BCI and FBI background checks. You will receive an email of verification of eligibility through your Stark State email. Please direct all background questions to the security office.

To apply you must meet the following requirements:

• 2.0 GPA from your most recent educational facility
• Successfully pass reading for critical analysis (IDS 102) or a score of 246 or higher on the ACCUPLACER test
• A medical release from your physician may be required before you start the program if you have a medical condition that might interfere with your ability to draw blood

According to various sections of the Ohio Law and Regulations for Certification and Licensure Boards, persons convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor may not be accepted into a health program at Stark State College; may not be able to take the licensure or certification examinations; may be refused acceptance of placement by the clinical/practicum sites; or may have restrictions placed on their ability to practice.

This is an estimate of program costs and is subject to change.

In this program, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills to:

• Perform basic administrative phlebotomy duties
• Demonstrate professionalism in clinical settings
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams
• Use electronic technology to organize and transmit information

Graduates may pursue entry-level positions such as:

• Phlebotomy Technician
• Laboratory Assistant
• Specimen Collection Technician

Employment settings include hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, blood donation centers, and physician offices.

If you’re looking for a fast entry into the healthcare field, phlebotomy offers:

• Short-term training
• Hands-on clinical skills
• Direct patient interaction
• Career opportunities in hospitals, labs, and medical offices

Successful phlebotomy technicians or phlebotomists typically have:

• Good near vision
• Strong people skills
• The ability to comfort patients who fear needles
• Good manual dexterity and arm-hand steadiness
• The ability to work calmly under pressure
• Comfort handling blood and bodily fluids
• Basic computer skills
• Strong documentation and attention to detail
• Critical thinking and information-processing abilities
• The ability to work independently
• A commitment to continuing education

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2021 the median hourly wage for phlebotomists working in a hospital or private clinic setting was $17.97 per hour, median yearly wage of $37,380, while a phlebotomist working in a laboratory or a physician’s office could expect to make a higher wage:;

*Information according to the BLS, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/phlebotomists.htm

Through the National Healthcare Association (NHA): In order to sit for the exam, candidates must meet eligibility requirements that include a combination of classroom instruction and clinical components. The exam is administered on a computer, and can be taken at any time for an application fee of $125.

The estimated total expenses for the Introduction to Phlebotomy (single course) will be approximately $905.80 and the certificate in Phlebotomy will be $3,435.60.