Programs of Study
Phlebotomy Training
Phlebotomy is an excellent career choice for those who are energetic and have a desire to help others. The six-week course will teach the skills necessary to obtain blood samples suitable for testing in any laboratory setting.
This course is fast paced. The training program consists of one course, MLT 100: Phlebotomy. The course is a two-credit hour course and consists of 15 hours of lecture and 45 hours of clinical experience in the student laboratory / hospital setting.
Once the Phlebotomy training course is completed, the student will be able to immediately enter the workforce in Alabama and will be eligible to take the Phlebotomy Certification Exam administered by the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians, which is recognized nationwide.
Information sessions are held on a regular basis and are mandatory for those interested in enrolling in Phlebotomy. Dates and times will be announced as they are scheduled.
Background checks will be required upon admission into the program.
A new class will be admitted to the Phlebotomy Program each fall and spring. Student selection is based on completion of all requirements:
Registration is open for the Fall 2021 class.
- Unconditional admission to the college. Apply for admissions here.
- Submit official high school transcript or GED certificate to the Admissions Office.
- Register for and take the reading portion of the TABE Placement Test. Test is given in the Adult Education Center in Ralls Hall on the East Broad Campus. TABE testing is administered through the Adult Education Department in Ralls Hall on the East Broad Campus and in the Adult Education Building on the Ayers Campus. For more information, call 256-549-8645.
- Complete and submit the online application.
- Must be in good standing with the College.
- Must meet the Essential Functions required for Phlebotomy students.
- Ensure all steps are complete by midnight on June 7, 2021.
After acceptance to the class:
- Pass a criminal background check and drug test upon admission to the program
- Submit a completed health questionnaire and immunization records upon request by the program.
- Demonstrate proof of insurance. Students who do not show proof of insurance will not be allowed to attend clinicals.
Essential Functions are the fundamental job duties and skills associated with a particular position. All students are required to read the Essential Functions identified for the Phlebotomy Program and determine if they are capable of performing these functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Students must be able to: *
- Lift 40 pounds
- Hear high and low frequency sounds within normal range with or without corrective devices
- See with 20-40 visual acuity with or without corrective lenses
- Feel veins and pulses
- Smell body and environmental odors
- Coordinate eye and hand movements
- Coordinate motor movements
- See different color spectrums
- Read, comprehend and write legibly in the English language
- Send and receive verbal messages in the English language and be able to respond appropriately
- Perform correctly simple mathematical computations
- Walk and transport equipment without assistance
- Reach and position overhead equipment used in the laboratory
- Be oriented to reality and not be mentally impaired by mind-altering substances
* The Americans with Disabilities Act requires colleges and universities to inform students of all performance expectations related to their job and school performance. In accordance with College policy, when requested, reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be directed to the program director.
Anticipated Expenses
(No fees or expenses are required until you are accepted into the program)
| Items | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $328.00 |
| Textbook (usually optional) | $50.00 |
| Scrubs and shoes | $100.00 |
| Application for Certification (optional) | $85.00 |
| Health Insurance (see note below)* | $250.00 |
| Drug Screening | $35.00 |
| Background check | $45.00 |
| Physical Examination/Immunizations** | $50.00 - $120.00 |
*Note: Each student is required to show proof of health insurance. If a student does not have health insurance, the student must purchase a policy. The student has the option of buying a policy offered through Gadsden State, but not affiliated with the school, or they have the option of finding a comparable policy through the insurance company of their choice.
**Note: Students may have physical exam with family doctor, nurse practitioner or clinic of their choice. We will provide the forms needed for you to take to your exam. Costs vary based on exam fees and immunizations needed.
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Additional contact:
Joseph Thomas MS, MT (AMT), MLT (ASCP)
256-439-6802
jthomas@gadsdenstate.edu