Phlebotomy Certificate - Academic Plan

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Total Credits = 7

Phlebotomy is the acquired professional skill of performing vein punctures (drawing blood). The Phlebotomy Certificate is a fifteen-week class that meets during the evenings in the Spring and Fall semesters. This seven-credit certificate includes four credits of lecture/didactic information and three credits of clinical internship. 120 hours of clinical internship are required for the program.

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Recommendations

Where requirements are listed as course categories (e.g. Electives, Arts/Humanities) rather than as specific courses, please note that depending upon course choice, prerequisites may be required.

*Grade C or better required

Required Course	Prerequisite, Corequisite, or Recommendation
HPR 1020 - Phlebotomy	Corequisite: HPR 1080 - Internship
HPR 1080 - Internship	Corequisite: HPR 1020 - Phlebotomy

Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time)

Year 1 - Fall or Spring

HPR 1080 - Internship 3 Credits
HPR 1020 - Phlebotomy 4 Credits

Notes

Course availability is subject to change.
Recommended courses may be listed above for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising@arapahoe.edu or 303.797.5664) for additional elective recommendations.
Refer to 2024/2025 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this certificate.