This program is designed to prepare students, through rigorous, challenging content to work in the clinical setting as a phlebotomist. Program content includes but is not limited to the performance of safe and efficient work practices in obtaining adequate and correct blood specimens by capillary or venipuncture on adults, children and neonates, maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test to be performed; preparing blood smears; labeling specimens accurately and completely; collecting timed specimens; promoting the comfort and well-being of the patient while performing blood collecting duties; observing safety policies and procedures.

This program meets the Department of Health’s education requirements for HIV/AIDS, Domestic Violence and Prevention of Medical Errors.  

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program. The instructional processes, tools and materials used in this laboratory are similar to those used in industry.

The following table illustrates the postsecondary program structure:

 Course #     OCP    Course Title                                                                                       Hours 
 HSC0003 A  Basic Healthcare Worker 90
 MEA0520 B  Phlebotomist 75
    TOTAL HOURS  165

Occupational Completion Points (OCPs)

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of two Occupational Completion Points. OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles. 

Admission Requirements

This program is available for adult and dual enrolled high school students who are 16 years of age or older, who are interested in Technical College education for employment purposes and/or continuing their education at a postsecondary education institution. Students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis following a Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) assessment, if applicable, and an interview with a Counselor at Traviss. Students must be able to attend school regularly and to participate satisfactorily in the activities of this program. 

Licensure/Certification

After successfully completing the required course sequence and competency exam, students are eligible to receive the completion certificate from Traviss Technical College. 

Traviss Technical College

3225 Winter Lake Rd
Class Times

Monday-Friday
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Cost

FL Resident: $1,350
Non-Resident: $3,203

863-499-2700