This is not a limited enrollment program, however, seats fill quickly. Day and evening options are available.

Academic Program Entrance Requirements

Be at least 18 years old or higher
High school graduate; GED or equivalent; or associate degree or higher
Attend an information session (within 2 years)
Demonstrate College Reading and Writing Readiness and Basic Algebra Readiness prior to enrolling in PBT 110
If a student has a CLC GPA, it must be 2.0 or higher
Completion of a fingerprinting background check for the IDPH Health Care Worker Registry - https://dept.clcillinois.edu/nur/DisclosureAndAuthorizationForm.pdf
Completion of Student Drug Screening Procedure that shows normal results- Urine Drug Screening Procedure and http://dept.clcillinois.edu/biodv/PBT_DrugScreenConsent.pdf
Proof of immunization required http://dept.clcillinois.edu/hea/RequirementsHealthCareerPrograms.pdf
Note: This program is based at the Lakeshore (Waukegan) Campus.

Non-Academic Program Entrance Requirements
Because of inherent requirements of the profession, the following minimum abilities, i.e. essential functions, are expected of the student:

Psychomotor skills (eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity) sufficient for safe and successful practice of phlebotomy
Visual acuity (normal or corrected vision) sufficient for safe and successful practice of phlebotomy
Adequate English verbal and written communication skills to safely and successfully interact with peers, supervisors and other members of the health care team
Proof of influenza immunization within 12 months of registering. Immunizations are not given from March through August.

Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in each Phlebotomy course to be able to continue in and graduate from the program.

Phlebotomy Technician Certificate (Plan 21MP)

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