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.
This program is offered through a partnership of the following organizations:
Quick Facts
Type
Sub-Associate Certificate or Credential Program
Length
10 Weeks
Format
In-person
Location
Northside / Edison
Career Field(s)
Next Start Date
04/29/2025
Next deadline
03/31/2024
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Am I Eligible For This Program
Who might this program serve uniquely well?
Promise Scholars
High School Graduates / GED Recipients
Eligibility Requirements
Citizenship
Participant must have authorization to work in the US.
Age
Minimum: 18, Maximum: 99
Criminal Convictions as an adult
Participant must not have a history of specific convictions or varieties of convictions.
Drug Test
Drug tests are administered (either randomly or on schedule) throughout the course of the program.
Other Requirement
Vaccines
What documents will I need?
How Much Will I Earn Or Spend
Program Financial Information
Tuition and Fees (Without Financial Aid)
$1,400.00
Qualification for Financial Aid
Application
Financial Aid
Promise Eligible
Paid Program?
no
Program Free?
no
Where Is This Program Located
Address
612 North Park Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Location Information
Location Type
Training Facility
Neighborhood
Northside / Edison
What Other Resources Does This Program Offer
None
What Could This Training Lead To?
Credentials
Industry-Recognized Certificate or Certification
Other Kalamazoo Valley Certificate of Completion for Phlebotomy Technician and ASCP Certification
Job Titles
31-9097.00 - Phlebotomists
When And How Can I Start?
Application Instructions
Fill out the Phlebotomy Technician Academy application 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
Admissions
Rolling Admissions? no
Contact
Katelyn Vinson
Program Coordinator
kvinson@kvcc.edu