Phlebotomy and Lab Technician

Phlebotomy student examines vials of blood

Phlebotomy and Lab Technician

Course Code: PBT-PHLELAB

Phlebotomy, or drawing blood, can be a rewarding career. In this course, you will learn venipuncture, basic lab skills, and prepare for an optional National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification exam. In addition to class time, the clinical rotation requires a flexible daytime schedule as clinical locations are available. Course cost consists of tuition and supply/insurance fees.

Please note: Classes listed as "ON" are online, not on campus.

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This course provides theory and clinical experiences needed for the proper collection of blood and other specimens used for diagnostic testing. Emphasis is placed on ethics, legalities, medical terminology, safety and universal precautions, health care delivery systems, patient relations, anatomy and physiology, and specimen collection. Upon completion, students should be able to safely perform procedures necessary for specimen collections on patients in various health care settings and may be eligible for national certification as phlebotomy technicians. Course may include a clinical component
Meeting time and location:
07/14/25 - 11/17/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 9a - 1p
Perdue Hall , Room 00141
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562
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This course provides theory and clinical experiences needed for the proper collection of blood and other specimens used for diagnostic testing. Emphasis is placed on ethics, legalities, medical terminology, safety and universal precautions, health care delivery systems, patient relations, anatomy and physiology, and specimen collection. Upon completion, students should be able to safely perform procedures necessary for specimen collections on patients in various health care settings and may be eligible for national certification as phlebotomy technicians. Course may include a clinical component
Meeting time and location:
07/14/25 - 11/17/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 5:30p - 9:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00112
Havelock
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  • Scrubs: solid black or red top with black or red pants
  • Closed-toe shoes; must be clean, professional and easily washed/wiped; non-skid
  • Textbook: Phlebotomy Essentials, 8th edition by Ruth McCall, ISBN: 9781284263480
  1. High school diploma or GED copy required
  2. Hepatitis B shots (three required), documentation of shots or titer, bring document to instructor. Students may bring documentation that the Hepatitis B series has been started. Hepatitis B series of three shots are as follows:
    • Shot 1 administered
    • Shot 2 administered in 30 days
    • Shot 3 administered in 5 months
    • PPD/TB tests current
    • TDAP booster or tetanus documentation
  3. Background check via Castle Branch required. Background check results are submitted to the college electronically from Castle Branch. View background check instructions. Background check must be completed (results to the college) one week before class start date.
  4. No criminal background issues (speeding tickets will not disqualify students from clinicals)

Contact Information

Havelock Campus
305 Cunningham Blvd
Havelock, NC 28532
252-444-6005

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Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-7248

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