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.

Program Outcomes

Demonstrate entry-level competency and knowledge in the following areas: Specimen Collection and Processing, Laboratory Operations, and Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System.
Display professional laboratory safety procedures.
Communicate and collaborate within a medical laboratory setting.

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.