Frequently Asked Questions
What classes are needed if I want to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology exam?
Students must complete:
- HLT 140 – Phlebotomy
- HTL 145 – Phlebotomy Lab
- HLT 150 – Phlebotomy Clinical
More information can be found on the American Society for Clinical Pathology website.
If I only complete the classes needed to take the national licensure exam, do I also earn the Phlebotomy Certificate from COTC?
No. Students must complete the full Phlebotomy Certificate Plan of Study to earn a certificate from COTC.
What are the benefits of completing the Phlebotomy Certificate at COTC?
- Students who complete the Phlebotomy Certificate at COTC are
eligible to sit for a total of three certification exams and can
become certified in multiple areas for increased marketability
and employability in the healthcare field:
- American Society for Clinical Pathology certification exam
- STNA (State Tested Nurses Aide) certification exam
- National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT): electrocardiography certification exam
- Students who pursue the Phlebotomy Certificate are eligible
for financial aid.
- Students who only complete the three courses to sit for the National Phlebotomy Association exam, are not eligible for financial aid (but may be eligible for the short-term certificate state grant).
Can I take classes online or face-to-face?
Students pursuing a healthcare certificate should expect to take classes face-to-face to experience hands-on learning. Medical Terminology and Nutrition classes may be offered online.
Can I pursue an associate degree after I complete the Phlebotomy certificate?
Students who complete a healthcare certificate are encouraged to keep going because they are well on their way to completing the Associate of Applied Science in Health Services Technology at COTC.