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Phlebotomy Technician

Diploma Program (039P) - Gettysburg/Harrisburg/Lancaster/Lebanon/York
Noncredit Course - Harrisburg/Lancaster

A phlebotomy technician is a customer oriented healthcare professional who is responsible for the proper identification, collection, and acceptance of specimens for clinical laboratory testing. Graduates are eligible to sit for the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Phlebotomist Certification.

About the career

Admission Criteria, Point System, Essential Qualifications and Application (pdf) (revised 9/11)
Policies Affecting Program Admission

Phlebotomy clinical application for FALL 2012 ON-LINE using Survey Monkey  (Deadline to apply for Fall '12 is May 1)

Please note that the following documents must be submitted to the Program Director and comprise the student file:  Phlebotomy Essential Qualifications (entire document) initialed and signed; Phlebotomy Checksheet with completed contact information and signatures.

Course requirements/suggested schedule
Estimated Expenses  (pdf) 5/11

Phlebotomy FAQ (Please Read!) (pdf) (rev. 10/10)

Great phlebotomy how-to videos on iTunes U - posted by Amy Lundvall, program director

Selective program. Admission to the college doesn't guarantee admission to the clinical component of the program. You will be admitted as a pre-phlebotomy student and work with your advisor to apply to the clinical/core component of the program.

Length of Program and College Degree Conferred - The credit phlebotomy technician program is 18 credits in length. The clinical phase is sequenced in two semesters, with the awarding of a diploma upon successful completion. Completion time can vary depending on a candidate's need for identified preparatory skills and coursework and the student's rate of study. The complete program is available at the Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York Campuses. Graduates are eligible to sit for the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Phlebotomist Certification, which may be required for employment as a phlebotomist.

Phlebotomy Contacts
If you have questions, contact:Health Careers
(717) 780-1988 or (800) 222-4222 x 1988

Phlebotomy Program Office:
Select Medical Health Education Building Rm 114
HACC Harrisburg Campus
One HACC Dr.Harrisburg, PA 17110


The NONCREDIT PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING program for qualified health care professionals is a 10 session, 30-hour course for those who want to obtain the skill of phlebotomy or refresh old skills and techniques. It is required for rad tech students at HACC. This class DOES NOT qualify you to sit for the phlebotomy certification exam. Most hospitals require phlebotomists to be certified, so if you want to work in a hospital as a phlebotomist this may NOT be the course for you. The class is mostly taken by nurse aides, medical assistants, RNs, LPNs, EMTs, and paramedics but is not limited to just these. The course is offered in Harrisburg and Lancaster - Spring, Summer and Fall, York - Summer, and Gettysburg – Fall.

If you are a healthcare professional interested in taking the noncredit phlebotomy course, contact noncredit health care at (717) 221-1352 or (800) 222-4222 x 1352.
Noncredit Health Care Education Office:
HACC Harrisburg Campus
Blocker Hall 221
One HACC Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 221-1352 or (800) 222-4222 ext. 1352
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