Students in the academy will receive training to work as phlebotomy technicians and they will work to become prepared to gain national certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology. The average annual salary for phlebotomists in Kalamazoo is $30,313. Phlebotomists are crucial members of many clinical teams. Students will learn to draw blood from patients and prepare it for diagnostic testing. Phlebotomists work in labs, hospitals, doctor’s offices, medical surgery centers, nursing homes, and in many other settings.
Quick Facts
Type
Sub-Associate Certificate or Credential Program
Length
10 Weeks
Format
In-person
Location
Edison
Career Field(s)
Next Start Date
Next deadline
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Am I Eligible For This Program
How Much Will I Earn Or Spend
This program pays its participants
This program is free of cost
Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees (Without Financial Aid)
$1,400.00
Financial Aid
Qualification for Financial Aid
Application
Where Is This Program Located
Edison
Address
418 East Walnut Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
What Other Resources Does This Program Offer
None
What Could This Training Lead To?
When And How Can I Start?
Admissions
See program website to fill out the application https://www.kvcc.edu/academics/phlebotomy/ and email it to Katelyn Vinson at kvinson@kvcc.edu. Once submitted, Career Academy staff will begin review of your application within three business days of receipt. There are eight steps to the process: 1. Apply to Kalamazoo Valley Community College (for new students only) 2. Submit your Phlebotomy Technician Academy application to the Kalamazoo Valley Groves Center 3. Staff review of candidate’s fundamental eligibility 4. Successfully complete the math skills assessment 5. Personal interview 6. References check 7. Upon acceptance to the academy, submit registration and nonrefundable deposit 8. Complete and submit documentation pertaining to a criminal background check, immunization history, physical exam and TB test prior to the academy’s start date
Contact
Katelyn Vinson
Program Coordinator
kvinson@kvcc.edu