By drawing blood from patients for testing, phlebotomists play a critical role in helping healthcare teams gather information to make life-saving and health improvement decisions.
Students at Ridgewater learn the professional communication and technical skills it takes to help patients be comfortable.
Graduates from the program work in a variety of settings, from hospitals and clinics to specialized diagnostic laboratories or blood drives. They may work part time or full time.
- 16 credit certificate
- Online courses
- In-person labs
- Start in fall
Program Delivery
- Fully online courses
- In-person labs
- Hutchinson campus (Wednesday morning)
- Willmar campus (Tuesday morning)
- Required internship
- Fall start only
Program Cost*
Tuition/Fees
- Certificate: $3,369
Additional Costs
- Books: $107
- Equipment: $260
Program Highlights
Careers & Jobs
- Phlebotomist
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Blood Technician
- Venipuncturist
- Venuous Access Specialist
- Blood Specimen Technician
