Admission Requirements

To ensure equal opportunity for all students seeking enrollment into the Phlebotomy Technician program, the college utilizes a waiting list procedure. Students who are interested in completing the program will need to complete an Intent form. Blank forms are available on the college website.

Students will be allowed to register for PHLT 1030 based on the submission of the Intent form, the successful completion of the required prerequisite courses. Applicants who are on academic probation or are academically dismissed from the college as of the application deadline are ineligible to enroll in PHLT 1030.

Applicants not selected for enrollment into PHLT 1030 will be considered the following term in which the course is offered based upon the completion of all program requirements and the submission of the Intent form declaring the next available term as the requested time of program admission. Applicants must submit the required documentation to the Admissions Office by June 1 to be considered for PHLT 1030 during fall semester and by September 1 to be considered for PHLT 1030 during spring semester.

Applicants must posses an overall minimum GPA of 2.00 or greater in FSSE 1000 and ENGL 1010 and an overall minimum combined course GPA of 2.50 in the following: ALHS 1011, ALHS 1040, and ALHS 1090. Applicants must also maintain a minimum "C" or better for all prerequisite courses and the "good standing" status with the College for Program Admission (potential) selection.

Applicants must submit the following information to the Admissions Office by the application deadline for the semester they are seeking admission to the program:

• Completed and signed application for admission and a $25 nonrefundable application fee.
• Official high school or GED transcripts and/or official college transcripts from all colleges attended in the past (see General Admission Requirements).
• Valid ACCUPLACER, COMPASS, ASSET, SAT, or ACT test scores (see ACCUPLACER Placement Examination).
• Proof of legal presence in the United States.
• Official birth certificates, passports, driver's licenses, or state-issued photo identification cards to document that they are at least 18 years of age.
• Completed and signed Intent form. Blank forms are available on the college website.
• Completed academic honesty form. Blank forms are available on the college website.

Prior to the beginning of PHLT 1050-Clinical Practice, applicants must have the following current official documents on file with program faculty:

• A signed document acknowledging that they may be required to complete drug testing and/or background checks at their own expense prior to participating in internships, practicums, or clinical activities at certain host sites for these activities (see Drug Testing/Background Checks). Blank documents are available on the college website.
• Documentation of a recent medical examination.
• Proof of current/valid immunizations.
• Completed background check.
• BLS healthcare provider
• CPR certification.
• Flu vaccination.
• TB/PPD test.
• Completed academic honesty form.