If caring is you’re calling, the Phlebotomy Program at the Baptist School of Health Professions provides the education and skills training necessary to move into this exciting career.
This Phlebotomy course is designed to develop entry-level knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to perform a variety of blood collection methods. Student will learn proper techniques of venipuncture and universal precautions. The methods will be inclusive of use of vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood cultures equipment, and specimen collection on individuals across the life span. Emphasis on reduction of risk of health-care associated infections, accuracy of client identification, accuracy in handling and labeling of specimens, quality phlebotomy, processing, accessioning and effectiveness of communication among members of the health care team. Practicum experience coordinated with System hospitals to gain experiences in dermal and venipunctures.
Phlebotomists are responsible for collecting blood samples from patients for lab analysis, blood donations and other uses. Most phlebotomists work in hospitals, although some work in clinics, ambulatory services or doctor's offices. Phlebotomists are also responsible for preparing blood samples for analysis, taking vital signs, interviewing patients and labeling specimens.
A phlebotomist is a healthcare professional who is trained to obtain blood samples from patients. They may take blood from a patient for a laboratory test or for a blood donation. The Phlebotomists on occasion may also take finger-prick hemoglobin tests.
The salary for phlebotomist in San Antonio, TX average $33,253 (CBSalary.com 2010). Actual salaries and employment opportunities may vary depending upon geographic location, market employment trends by local area, employer size, employee experience, and employee credentials. Prospective students should research the local employment opportunities as a part of their decision-making processes.
*This program is offered on a limited basis during the year. At this time we do not have information on future dates.
SOC: 31-9097 Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification
Tuition & Fees: $1257.00 (subject to change)
Consumer Information:
Please submit an application and we will contact you when we have information on our next Phlebotomy class.
Please submit an application and we will contact you when we have information on our next Phlebotomy class.
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Retention, Graduation, Licensure and Employment rate (July 1 through June 30 annually) 2009-2010.
| Delivery Method | Beginning Enrollment including externs and students on approved leave | Re-entries | New Starts since July 1 | Ending Enrollment including externs and students on approved leave | Grads | Retention Rate |
| Residential | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 90 |
Placement statistics for the period of July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2010.
| Delivery Method | Number of Grads | Number Placed in Field | Number Placed in Related Field | Number Not Placed or Placed Out of Field | Unavailable | Placement Rate |
| Residential | 19 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 50 |
NOTE: Phlebotomy program is not eligible for Title IV assistance (i.e., federal aid).