Phlebotomist

Swab, draw, bandage, save lives.

If you've ever donated blood, you know the value of a trained phlebotomist. A phlebotomist's primary responsibility is to safely draw blood, for the purpose of blood work, transfusions, or research. 

Phlebotomist and patient
Program Type
Career Program,
Duration
7 weeks
Format
Hybrid,

Seats are limited!

Next Program Offering: 8/18/2025 - 11/28/2025

 

Schedule

SessionDurationOnline LectureLabClinicals
20257 Weeks8/18/25 – 10/1/25Wednesdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm10/6/25-11/28/25
2025/20267 Weeks11/3/25 – 12/22/25Mondays, 9:00am-11:00am12/29/25-2/20/26

 

Cost

$1,300

 

Location

OCC @ Liverpool Campus
Oswego Rd, Liverpool, NY 13090

 

Requirements

  • Full payment of $1,300 is due at the time of registration. For a list of acceptable payment types, contact Student Central at 315-498-2000.
  • There are no additional fees. All textbooks, scrubs, and supplies are included in your tuition.
  • You will not be allowed to register if you have a past due balance or block on your account at OCC.
  • You must hold a high school Diploma or GED and be 18 years of age to sit for the Healthcare Association's Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam

 

Clinical Placements

OCC maintains agreements with a select list of approved clinical sites in Onondaga, Oswego, and Cortland counties. Clinical placements are assigned by the Placement Coordinator at OCC. Clinicals take place after the course is completed Monday through Friday during daytime hours. Clinical placements are not available on the weekends or in the evenings.  

Upon successful completion of the course and clinical experience, you will receive a completion certificate from OCC. The completion certificate will allow you to obtain local employment. 

Although not required to obtain local employment, you will be eligible to sit for certification through the National Health Career Association.

 

Note

  • This class uses a digital textbook and the college’s learning management system (D2L Brightspace). Participants in the program must have reliable access to a computer or laptop to complete coursework and assignments outside the classroom
  • Students will need to submit a complete and compliant health packet, information will be shared once the class starts.
  • NYS Background Check will be completed during the first week of class to meet clinical rotation requirements
  • This course is in a Hybrid format: online lecture with in-person lab and clinical.
  • In person lab will be held at Liverpool campus - 8015 Oswego Road, Suite 5, Liverpool, NY 13090.