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A Phlebotomist is a medical professional that is responsible for properly collecting specimens to be sent for laboratory analysis.ÌýThis is the critical first step toward providing physicians with information that will aid in diagnoses and treatment of ailments.ÌýPhlebotomy is a great starting point and profession in the health care arena that can bridge to other health careers such as Medical Laboratory Technology. Ready to get started?Ìý!

SWAGºÏ¼¯â€™s Phlebotomy program has twoÌýparts:
1. Principles of Phlebotomy class and hands-on lab hours.
2. Phlebotomy clinical practicum.
The course is offered in an 8-week or regular semesterÌý16-weekÌýsession and requires a cooperative lab for the duration of the course.Ìý Lab hours can be completed on the Great Bend SWAGºÏ¼¯ campus or in a pre-approved hospital in your area.Ìý Following successful completion of the Principles of Phlebotomy course, a Phlebotomy clinical practicum of 100-120 hours in a hospital-based clinical rotation must be completed to be eligible for National Certification.

Regulations and requirements for certification, registration, and licensure of PhlebotomyÌýTechnicians vary by state. Some states may include additional requirements beyond those offered in our program. There are currently 11 states with laboratory personnel licensure requirements that may differ from Kansas's requirements. Those states include California, Hawaii, Florida, New York, North Dakota, Tennessee, Louisiana, Nevada, West Virginia, Montana, and Georgia. Puerto Rico also requires licensure. Prospective Phlebotomy students who plan to locate in a state other than Kansas should contact that state for specific information relative to that state’s laboratory practice act before enrolling.Ìý Please visit theÌýÌýfor more information.
*This program is NOT approved for California or New York students specifically.

Program Enrollment Information

Enrollment for Summer and FallÌý2025Ìýclasses isÌýopen now.ÌýThe 8-week Summer classÌýwill start June 2, 2025, and endÌýJuly 27, 2025. In the Fall, we will offer a 16-week classÌýand twoÌý8-week classes. The first classes (both 16-week and 8-week)Ìýstart August 18, 2025.Ìý The second Fall class (8-week) will start October 13, 2025.

Read through the Guide for Getting Started before completingÌýthe Phlebotomy Enrollment Agreement form. Please note that Phlebotomy classes are no longer self-enroll.Ìý After completing the steps inÌýthe Guide for Getting Started, you willÌýbe enrolled by your advisor.

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