Phlebotomy Technician

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Phlebotomy Technician

MCC students practicing blood draws during hands-on phlebotomy laboratory training. Photo: MCC.

What Does MCC’s Phlebotomy Technician Program Include?

Midwestern Career College’s Phlebotomy Technician program provides training in blood collection techniques, patient interaction, laboratory procedures, and infection prevention. Students develop the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to collect blood specimens safely and accurately for medical testing, blood donations, and other healthcare purposes.

How Long Is MCC’s Phlebotomy Technician Program?

MCC’s Phlebotomy Technician program is designed to be completed in eight weeks. The curriculum introduces students to the cardiovascular system, blood collection procedures, laboratory safety, and the professional responsibilities of a phlebotomy technician.

What Does a Phlebotomy Technician Do?

Phlebotomy technicians collect blood specimens from patients using techniques such as venipuncture. They help prepare, identify, and handle specimens according to laboratory procedures while following infection-control and patient-safety protocols. Phlebotomists may work in hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, physicians’ offices, and blood donation centers.


What Will Students Learn in the Phlebotomy Technician Program?

Upon successful completion of the program, students are expected to develop knowledge and skills in the following areas:

  • Cardiovascular system anatomy and fundamental functions
  • Professional roles and responsibilities of a phlebotomy technician
  • Blood collection methods and specimen handling procedures
  • Laboratory protocols and quality assurance practices
  • Infection prevention, workplace safety, and patient protection
  • Practical blood collection techniques and appropriate patient interaction


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Program Information

Campus: Study format: Start date:
Chicago, IL Main Campus Onsite 11/23/2026
Evergreen Park, IL Onsite 11/23/2026
Program Length: 8 Weeks

Phlebotomy Technician Career Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of medical assistants is projected to grow by 7% from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average of approximately 3% for all occupations.

Projected Job Growth for Phlebotomists (2025–2035)

All Occupations
~3%
Phlebotomists
7%

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–2035 employment projections.

Disclosures

This program is not eligible for Title IV federal student aid funding.


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