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Phlebotomy Technician
Technical Diploma
Why choose Phlebotomy Technician?
- Blood collection was once the responsibility of the clinical lab technician or technologist, but today phlebotomy has evolved into its own full-time specialty profession.
- A great career choice for those interested in the more technical side of the medical field while still having patient contact.
- Phlebotomists perform important, often life-saving work and enjoy variety in their day.
- Gain confidence with your new skills in our state-of-the art Healthcare Simulation Center.
The procedure for drawing blood has been practiced for centuries, yet today phlebotomy remains one of the most important and fundamental of medical procedures. The result is life-giving, whether blood is drawn to determine health status and treatment or is used for another patient in need of a blood transfusion.
Program Locations
Marshfield Campus
2600 West 5th Street
Marshfield, WI 54449
Stevens Point Downtown Campus
1001 Centerpoint Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Delivery:
In Person
Daytime
Part-Time
8-Week Classes
Length of Program: Short Term
Credits: 6
Start Dates: Fall or Spring
What You'll Learn
Mid-State’s Phlebotomy Technician program teaches blood collecting techniques to provide samples for lab analysis, including venipuncture, skin punctures, and arterial punctures. You will also learn to perform various lab procedures, including specimen processing.
Our program is among the few in Wisconsin approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The course of study is quick and hands on, with a practicum at a regional health care agency. Graduates are prepared to take a voluntary national certification exam.
Outcomes
- Adhere to infection control and safe practices.
- Perform specimen collection.
- Process specimens.
- Comply with legal regulations.
- Model professional behaviors.
Employability Skills
- Behave Responsibly: Ethical Behavior, Self-Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration
- Communicate Effectively: Writing, Technical Documentation, Listening, Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Reading
- Critical & Creative Thinking: Inquiry, Evidence Collection, Analysis, Reasoning, Reflection (Metacognition)
- Cultural, Social, & Global Awareness: Global Awareness, Social & Cultural Awareness, Social Responsibility
- Use Appropriate Technology: Use of Technology, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Civility
Learn more about employability skills at Mid-State.
Estimated Entire Program Cost
Cost based on the 2024/25 academic year.
- Tuition & Fees: $1,189.82
- Books: $142.95
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $8.50
- Total Estimated Cost: $1,341.27
Financial Aid Eligibility
This program is NOT eligible for Financial Aid. Explore other ways to help pay for college.
Cost of Attendance
Learn more about Cost of Attendance, an estimated budget that includes categories of expenses a student can expect to incur while attending.
This course has options available to receive credit for prior learning (CPL) or work experience.
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10513110 | Basic Lab Skills | 1 | |
| 10513111 | Phlebotomy | 2 | |
| 10513117 | Phlebotomy Clinical | 2 | |
| 31801368 | Workplace Communication | 1 | |
| Term Total | 6 Credits | ||
| Program Total | 6 Credits |
Instructors
NICHOL RIEDEL, BS, MLS (ASCP)
Nichol earned her BS in medical technology from UW–Stevens Point with minors in chemistry and biology. She brings over 20 years’ experience as a medical technologist in various clinical settings to her role as Mid-State’s Phlebotomy Technician program director. In order to keep current with the healthcare industry, she is currently employed in a medical laboratory as casual status, performing lab testing and specimen collection. This ensures her students receive the most up-to-date information.
“I love teaching specimen collection and lab skills! The best part is watching my students progressively grow throughout the duration of the program, becoming true professionals by the time they graduate.”
Careers
- Phlebotomist
- Laboratory Assistant
- Blood Donor Specialist
- Clinical Lab Assistant
- Donor Phlebotomy Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Veterinary Assistant
- Specimen Processor
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Fast-Track
High school students are eligible to enroll in this program and all courses required. Learn more about Mid-State Fast-Track.
Phlebotomy Technician Program Handbook
- Accreditation Information
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Mid-State Phlebotomy Technician program is to respond to the needs of the community by educating students to become qualified phlebotomy technicians who are competent, ethical, and professional, and who meet the needs of the patient and the organization.
Mid-State Phlebotomy Technician Program Director
Nichol Riedel, MLS (ASCP)National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 N. River Road Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
773.714.8880 • www.naacls.org - Phlebotomy Lab/Practicum Clinical Affiliations
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Institution City/State Marshfield Clinic Health System Marshfield, WI Aspirus Riverview Hospital Wisconsin Rapids, WI Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital Stevens Point, WI Aspirus Doctors Clinic Wisconsin Rapids, WI Aspirus Plover Hospital Plover, WI Aspirus Wausau Hospital Wausau, WI ThedaCare Medical Center Waupaca, WI Krohn Clinic Black River Falls, WI Marshfield Medical Center - River Region Stevens Point, WI - Program Outcomes
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Mid-State Phlebotomy Technician Graduation and Attrition Rates
Students who begin the second half of the Phlebotomy Technician program which is defined as Phlebotomy Clinical.Measurement Period Graduation Rate Attrition Rate 2024 93% 7% 2023 100% 0% 2022 100% 0% Three Year Average 98% 2% Placement Rates
Employed in the field or closely related field and/or continued with education within one year of graduation.Measurement Period Placement Rate 2024 82%* 2023 100% 2022 100% Three Year Average 94%* *Data collection is ongoing and will be finalized in December (one year post graduation).
Certification Exam Pass Rate
Graduates who sat for the ASCP Board of Certification Exam within the first year of graduation (optional).Measurement Period Pass Rate National Average 2024 100%* 92% 2023 100% 91% 2022 100% 91% Three Year Average 100%* *Data collection is ongoing and will be finalized in December (one year post graduation).
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Take the Next Step
"The Phlebotomy Technician program at Mid-State was a life-changing experience. It was challenging but engaging with its combination of artful technique and scientific precision."
NICK KRUSE
Choose Your Path
Career pathways help you take your education one step at a time to maximize your investment and make college fit your life. Earn a credential and start using it in the workforce. Continue with another stack of related courses to gain a more advanced diploma or degree. Explore this program’s pathway in the graphic below. For an even quicker first step to a degree or diploma, check out our short-term certificates.
Transfer • Dual Credit • Credit for Prior Learning
