Phlebotomy Certificate
Jumpstart your future in the fast-growing healthcare industry with our hands-on, high-impact Phlebotomy program. Gain real-world experience, master essential skills, and become job-ready in just one semester. With expert instruction, clinical training, and a direct path to national certification, CAC’s Phlebotomy program is your gateway to an in-demand medical career.
Program Information
The Phlebotomy program at Central Arizona College is designed to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies needed for entry-level employment as phlebotomists in a variety of healthcare settings. Phlebotomists are essential members of the healthcare team, specializing in blood collection and specimen handling, while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory experience and a supervised clinical externship. Students will learn proper venipuncture and capillary collection techniques, safety and infection control procedures, specimen processing, and professional communication. Emphasis is also placed on ethics, legal responsibilities, and quality assurance.
Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for a national certification examination through agencies such as the American Medical Technologist (AMT) or the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Program Highlights:
- Short-term certificate program designed for rapid workforce entry
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Combines theory with real-world clinical experience
- Prepares students for national certification and immediate employment
- Taught by experienced faculty with strong ties to local healthcare providers
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High demand career field with opportunities in hospitals, laboratories, clinics, and blood donation centers
Whether you’re starting a healthcare career or looking to enhance your current credentials, the Phlebotomy program at Central Arizona College offers a fast and focused path into the medical field.
Related Occupations
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources.