Why Phlebotomy?
Phlebotomists perform the essential work of collecting blood specimens for the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Students enrolled in this program are prepared for entry-level positions as phlebotomists in hospitals, blood drawing stations, physicians' offices, research facilities or other health care settings. Clinical experiences in health care facilities are included.
Graduates are eligible to apply to take the national examination given by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
Application to Apply to the Phlebotomist Program is Now Open!
Middle States Accreditation
In addition to the accreditation by ACEN, CCAC's Phlebotomist program is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
Last Reaffirmation: 2018
Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2025–2026
For more information, visit CCAC's institutional page.
Middle States Action Letter, June 2017
Phlebotomist, Diploma (513.3)
This 12-credit diploma program is ideal for students who are interested in joining the health care field in an entry-level position.
Graduates will learn the proper techniques and procedures of blood collection, and will learn how to perform these duties in clinical settings.
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Admission to Phlebotomy
Every Nursing & Allied Health program at CCAC has specific admissions requirements and career accreditation.
Applicants must complete the following steps to be considered for entry into the Phlebotomy program:
- Apply to CCAC South Campus or Braddock Hills Center.
- Submit your high school transcript to the Admissions office. Applicants who have college-level credits from other institutions must submit OFFICIAL transcripts to transcripts@ccac.edu.
- Applicants MUST include an UNOFFICIAL transcript with your Allied Health application packet.
- Schedule an appointment and take required Placement Tests (e.g., reading, English) if you have not completed any college coursework.
- Meet with an Academic Advisor.
- Complete any developmental courses required by the results of your Placement Tests.
- Applicants must be eligible for ENG 101L–English Composition 1 with Tutorial Writing Lab (formerly ENG 100–Basic Principles of Composition) and DVS 101–College Reading 2 or DVS 103–Advanced College Reading & Study Skills based on college placement testing.
- Students are accepted throughout the year based on meeting eligibility requirements
and the date of the application.
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
- FBI Fingerprint-based Clearance
For more information, contact Program Director Beverly Brady at bbrady@ccac.edu or 412.469.6222.
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