Spoon River College Phlebotomy School Canton, Illinois

The Phlebotomy program at Spoon River College prepares students for a rewarding career as a phlebotomist. This program offers comprehensive training in the essential skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively collect blood specimens for laboratory testing. Students learn venipuncture and capillary collection techniques, as well as important concepts in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, infection control, and patient communication. The program typically includes classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory practice, and a clinical externship in a healthcare setting. The duration of the program varies, but it usually lasts one or two semesters. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for a national phlebotomy certification exam and are prepared to enter the workforce as entry-level phlebotomists in hospitals, clinics, physician’s offices, and other healthcare facilities. Graduates develop critical thinking skills and are trained to become reliable and accurate members of the medical laboratory team.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Spoon River College on the NCES website.