Phlebotomy Certificate Course Catalog
Use this course outline to follow your Phlebotomy training from classroom instruction to hands-on clinical experience. See how each course prepares you for a career collecting and processing blood specimens.
Attending college is more than just collecting credits — there's a carefully designed path that builds your knowledge, skills, and expertise step by step. On this page, you'll find a complete, semester-by-semester breakdown of all the courses required to graduate.
Phlebotomy Certificate (2026-2027)
Certificate
9 Months (2 Semesters)Credits Required for Graduation: 16.5
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 221 | Human Anatomy * | 90 | 4 |
| MLT 101 | Introduction To Medical Laboratory | 56 | 2 |
| MLT 135 | Principles Of Phlebotomy | 56 | 2 |
| Total | 202 | 8 |
Spring Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMST 101 | Foundations of Communication* | 45 | 3 |
| MA 115 | Medical Terminology | 45 | 3 |
| MLT 225 | Phlebotomy Practicum Includes 120 hours in a hospital or clinic laboratory. This will include phlebotomy training and general lab operations. | 120 | 2 |
| MLT 227 | Phlebotomy Practicum Correlation | 8 | 0.5 |
| Total | 218 | 8.5 |
NOTE: Phlebotomy Practicum and Practicum Correlation can be taken only after successful completion of MLT 101 and MLT 135.
NOTE: If students are enrolled in the Hybrid option MLT 101 and MLT 135 will require visits to campus to complete labs.
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system.
Each course within this certificate is acceptable for full-credit toward an Associate of Applied (A.A.S.) degree in Medical Laboratory Technician from Lake Area Technical College.