Phlebotomy Training

The phlebotomy program at Yakima Valley Community College gives students instruction and experience, through a variety of intrusive procedures, to draw blood samples from patients under the care and supervision of physicians or health care professionals. Students who graduate the phlebotomy program focus on courses in basic vascular anatomy and physiology, blood physiology, skin puncture techniques, venipuncture, venous specimen collection and handling, safety and sanitation procedures, and applicable standards and regulations. Get more details below including other Washington colleges that offer phlebotomy training.

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Yakima Valley Community College (YVCC)

300 W Hawthorne Rd, Spokane, WA

About

Yakima Valley Community College, located in Yakima, Washington was founded in 1928 and is among the oldest colleges in the state. The school serves over four thousand students annually through two campuses, the second being located in Grandview. In addition, the school operates several learning centers in Ellensburg, Toppenish and Goldendale. The school also allows dual enrollment for high school students through the Running Start program. The school competes in intercollegiate athletics through a number of sports programs and the school mascot is the Yak.

Academics

Yakima Valley Community College offers students a number of personal and professional options when considering enrollment. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to colleges and universities in order to continue that education and earn a  bachelor's degree. Career and technical programs provide in depth training and education in a specific high demand field or industry in order to pursue long term employment in that field or industry upon completion. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Bookkeeping
• Computer Systems Networking
• Electrician
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Yakima Valley Community College is an open enrollment institution, and as such admits any individual that completes the application for admission and pay the associated fees. Students are asked to supply transcripts and test scores if available and may be required to take a placement exam. A meeting with a counselor is encouraged, as is participation in orientation for new students. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which assists the school in determining need and disbursing funds.

Students Enrolled in the Phlebotomy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. YVCC offers a less than one year certificate program in phlebotomy.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Phlebotomists

Description

Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).