Riverland Community College Phlebotomy School Austin, Minnesota

The Phlebotomist program at Riverland Community College prepares students for a rewarding career as a vital member of the healthcare team. This program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and effectively collect blood specimens for laboratory testing. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory practice, students learn venipuncture, capillary puncture, and specimen processing techniques. Typical phlebotomy programs cover topics such as anatomy and physiology, infection control, medical terminology, and patient communication. Clinical rotations at local hospitals, clinics, and laboratories provide invaluable real-world experience. Graduates of the Phlebotomist program are eligible to sit for national certification exams and are prepared for entry-level positions as phlebotomists in hospitals, clinics, diagnostic laboratories, and other healthcare settings. The program is designed to be completed within one semester, allowing graduates to quickly enter the workforce.

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