Phlebotomists are specialists support workers who collect blood from patients from laboratory testing. Results from laboratory testing provide valuable information to physicians for diagnosing and treating patients. Employment opportunities are available in hospitals, and out patient clinics.
Program Goals and Objectives
- Prepare students for immediate entry level employment.
- Provide students with the knowledge and experience necessary to collect blood samples, and other specimens for testing.
- Upon completion of this program, students will be eligible to sit for the phlebotomy certification exam, that we offer here at SUNY Niagara.
Expected Growth of Occupations
Data from the NYS Department of Labor predicts that New York will need approximately 15,560 new healthcare practitioners and healthcare technicians per year to meet the needs of the state’s health care system.
*Data taken from NYS Occupational Handbook