Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor Program
Technical Diploma│3 Credits│Fond du Lac, West Bend
Become a phlebotomist/specimen processor in one semester with a technical degree from Moraine Park Technical College.
Classes are offered at the Fond du Lac Campus in the fall and spring semesters and at the West Bend Campus in the fall semester. Talk to a recruiter to learn more about class times, campus and availability.
Phlebotomists are essential in healthcare. They collect blood and other patient samples for medical testing, diagnosis and donation to blood banks. Their role is vital for providing accurate medical results. If you’re interested in entering an in-demand career that can lead to advancement and the ability to upgrade your training, this is a great starting point.
Learn the proper techniques to skillfully draw blood and other patient samples for medical testing, diagnosis and donation to blood banks. Safe handling, proper storage procedures, and standards to not contaminate samples are also covered.
Graduates are equipped with a basic knowledge of laboratory equipment, how to collect blood and other specimens, and medical terminology. This is a two-course technical diploma taken in one semester.
Graduates are encouraged to pursue a degree in Medical Laboratory Technician program. Both courses directly transfer into this associate degree.
The Basic Lab Skills course delves into laboratory science career paths and the essential principles and procedures involved in laboratory work. The second course, “Phlebotomy,” offers hands-on experience in venipuncture, capillary puncture, and specialized collection procedures.
Graduates may find employment as a Phlebotomist in laboratories found at hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices, state and federal labs, and blood centers.
Consider earning an associate degree along this pathway.
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 4-5 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
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If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact us at admissions@morainepark.edu OR 920-924-3200, TTY/VP:Use Relay VRS.
Several factors influence the total cost of your degree, including enrollment fees, the number of credits required, textbooks and equipment. Financial aid can assist with those costs.
The following estimated costs for completing this degree are based on the 2023-24 academic year and are subject to change. For further details, please visit the estimated cost of attendance page.
$536.10
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*Based on new books, rental, electronic, and used options may be available.
