Phlebotomy
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Phlebotomy Certificate
Phlebotomy is an exciting entry-level healthcare career that provides ample employment opportunities and excellent exposure to the many areas of the healthcare industry. Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research or blood donations. YVC’s certificate takes two quarters to complete, with lab instruction on both the Yakima and Grandview campuses. Working phlebotomists can expect to earn over $40,000 a year, with a job outlook growing faster than the average employment field over the next ten years.
About the Certificate
- Phlebotomy Certificate (11 Credits)
- Takes two quarters to complete
- Online instruction / Labs in Yakima and Grandview
- 100-hour externship
- Opportunity Grant money available
- Median wage: $18.53 an hour
- 8% Job Growth (2022-2032)
- iBest Partnership
- In high demand in Yakima County
- Courses are offered Winter and Spring each year
Get Started
Step 1: Apply to Yakima Valley College if you are not a current student.
Step 2: Winter Quarter enroll in AH 155, AHPH 170 and AHPH 171.
Certificate Courses
Phlebotomy Certificate
Winter Quarter
- AH 155: First Aid/CPR/Blood-Borne Pathogen Training 2 Cr
- AHPH 170: Phlebotomy Theory 4 Cr
- AHPH 171: Phlebotomy Lab 1 Cr
- Total Credits 7
Spring Quarter
- AHPH 172: Phlebotomy Externship 4 Cr
- Total Credits 4
Total Credits 11
Certificate Information
For up-to-date information consult the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook.
The Phlebotomy Certificate takes two quarters to complete. The first quarter is three classes. AHPH 170 is a fully online course, AH 155 is a hybrid (online and face-to-face) and AHPH 171 is a face-to-face lab course offered on the Yakima and Grandview campuses. The second quarter is one class. AHPH 172 is the externship course. Most of the course is completed by participating in an externship experience in a local lab and hospital setting.
Please note the following costs are estimated figures updated on an annual basis.
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition Quarter 1* | $987.63 |
| Tuition Quarter 2* | $564.36 |
| Digital Book with Access Code | $112.47 |
| 1 Set of Scrubs | Varies ($30-$100) |
| 1 Pair Clean Tennis Shoes | Varies ($30-$100) |
| Background Check & Drug Screen through Qualified First | $80 |
| Lab Fee | $112 |
| Liability Insurance Fee | $10 |
| Washington State Department of Health Credential Fee | $145 |
| Transcript Fee | TBD |
| YVC Certificate Application Fee | $10 |
| Immunizations & Other Requirements Screening through Qualified First | $40 |
*Tuition subject to change and based on the Washington State Resident rate.
About Allied Health
YVC offers a unique approach to obtaining a variety of health professional certificates
or degrees.
- Our shorter-term certificate offerings range from 5 to 69 credits in length.
- Our Associate of Applied Science Degree, we offer several options which range from
90 to 106 credits in length.
Our Allied Health Technology programs provide career and enrichment coursework and
clinical experiences in order to build the knowledge, skills, and competencies for
providing care for people of all ages in a variety of medical professions. Each program
has different admission criteria, coursework, and degree options, ranging from introductory
classes and certificates to associate of applied science degrees focused on a specific
area of study. The majority of courses are offered in an online format. Clinical laboratory
practice and clinical externship are required in some program courses.
YVC’s recently opened West Campus features expanded classrooms and labs for five of
the college’s Allied Health programs: Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding,
Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, Sterile Processing Technician, and Surgical Technology.
The new facility is designed to prepare students to excel as healthcare professionals
by providing spaces that mimic real-life healthcare settings. Learn more about West Campus and the Kaminski Allied Health Center.
YVC offers a unique approach to obtaining a variety of health professional certificates or degrees.
- Our shorter-term certificate offerings range from 5 to 69 credits in length.
- Our Associate of Applied Science Degree, we offer several options which range from 90 to 106 credits in length.
Our Allied Health Technology programs provide career and enrichment coursework and clinical experiences in order to build the knowledge, skills, and competencies for providing care for people of all ages in a variety of medical professions. Each program has different admission criteria, coursework, and degree options, ranging from introductory classes and certificates to associate of applied science degrees focused on a specific area of study. The majority of courses are offered in an online format. Clinical laboratory practice and clinical externship are required in some program courses.