Phlebotomy Certificate Degree Details
Students completing the phlebotomy certificate program at SDSU are prepared to enter the health care setting and collect blood to diagnose illness, evaluate effectiveness of medications and determine whether a patient is receiving proper nutrition.
The phlebotomy certificate prepares students to enter the health care field as phlebotomists. Phlebotomists work in a variety of settings including clinical laboratories, hospitals and community health centers, where they collect blood for donation and analysis. This role is critical in health care as the blood tests are used to diagnose illness, evaluate effectiveness of medications and determine whether a patient is receiving proper nutrition.
The certificate is a mix of online courses, an on-campus lab and clinical experiences in health care settings. The online courses will give you the knowledge needed to be a phlebotomist. A laboratory course on the main SDSU campus in Brookings will provide the hands-on experience needed before applying your patient care knowledge and skill in clinical settings such as hospitals and clinics. Following completion of the certificate, the student would be eligible for certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
New Students
- Complete an application through SDSU Admissions
- Select "non-degree seeking student"
Current SDSU Students
- Contact Stacie Lansink, program director
Program Requirements
Students pursuing a certificate in phlebotomy must complete an approved background check administered according to program guidelines and complete required immunizations. (Expenses incurred are student's responsibility).*
A background check and immunizations must be completed before the start of the fall semester. Contact the medical laboratory science program director for information.
*Note: An additional background check may be required prior to clinical placement, dependent on clinical affiliate requirements. Students are responsible for all costs associated with background checks.
