Phlebotomy
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Contact the Academic Advising and Resource Center
David C. Briegel Building, Room 1104
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
askanadvisor@swmich.edu
269-782-1303
Phlebotomy Program
Earn a specialty credential in phlebotomy to gain a fruitful career in the ever-in-demand health care industry.
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About the Phlebotomy Program
This phlebotomy program is a two-class specialty credential program that will prepare you to work as a phlebotomist.
In this program you’ll learn how to draw blood from patients so that lab work can be performed to detect diseases and other health issues. After learning to draw blood, you’ll apply your skills in a clinical experience.
Upon completion of the program, you’ll be eligible to complete the national certification exam.
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What You’ll Learn
View the full curriculum guide for the Credential in Phlebotomy.
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What Can I Do With a Phlebotomy Credential?
Phlebotomists specialize in drawing blood for lab work. They work in a variety of health care settings, from hospitals to physicians’ offices and nursing homes.
Careers and Salaries Career Option Salary Phlebotomist: $41,810 2023 median pay. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Facilities
The Nursing and Health Education Building reopened in 2019 following a $9.6 million renovation. It is equipped with state-of-the-art skill and simulation labs to train students for real-world scenarios.
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