Microcredential in
Lab Assistant & Phlebotomist
Registration is completed with SUNY Broome Community College.
SUNY Broome Community College
Online
Online
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
13 Credits
Credit-bearing
$1,300.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
This Lab Assistant and Phlebotomist microcredential prepares you for entry-level roles in clinical lab and healthcare settings. You will develop foundational skills in venipuncture, lab safety, specimen collection/handling, basic testing procedures, lab information systems/electronic health records, and regulatory compliance. You will build essential skills in quality assurance, communication, critical thinking, and professionalism. Successful completion of this microcredential readies all to continue their education and to immediately apply for phlebotomist or phlebotomy lab positions.
An online microcredential from SUNY Broome Community College (13 credits). Registration is completed with SUNY Broome Community College.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
Section 2:
Open
What you can earn
Lab Assistant & Phlebotomist Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Skills covered
Venipuncture
Specimen Collection
Specimen Handling
Infection Control
Safety Standards
Quality Control
Regulatory Compliance
Laboratory Safety
Medical Records
Strategic Thinking
Interpersonal Communication
Ethical Standards and Conduct
Career outlook
Related occupations: Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, Patient Care Technician
Healthcare support jobs in New York are projected to grow faster than average through 2032.
Funding opportunities
You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.
SUNY Reimagine Workforce Scholarship (Scholarship)
Partial scholarships for first-time SUNY non-credit learners.
Who qualifies: New York residents taking their first SUNY non-credit course.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.