A Certified Phlebotomy Technician draws blood from patients or donors in hospitals, blood banks, or similar facilities for analysis or other medical purposes.  This course provides instruction on how to assemble equipment, dispose of containers for needles, test for drug levels in the blood, look for abnormal cells in blood and body fluids, perform complex chemical, biological and microscopic tests, conduct patient interviews, and take vital signs.

Phlebotomy technicians are essential members of the clinical laboratory team. New diagnostic techniques, clinical laboratory technology, and automated instruments have greatly increased the volume of – and demand for – medical laboratory testing performed by phlebotomy technicians. Phlebotomy technician graduates can work in hospitals, physicians’ offices or in independent labs. 

• Is a course designed to give you a foundation in Phlebotomy. 

• Prepares you for the National Certification examination through the National Healthcareer Association. 

• Provides a flexible and short-term educational schedule with classes available at our DCMO BOCES Campuses in Norwich and Sidney Center, NY.

• Teaches by using a combination of classroom instruction and clinical skills lab practice, including a clinical internship rotation at one of our area’s healthcare facilities.(Clinical rotations may currently be affected by COVID 19)

Jennifer Lawrence
Director of Adult Education

Heather Montgomery, BSN, RN
Adult Education Health Occupations Coordinator
(607) 335-1439

Kim Kreiner
Administrative Aide
(607) 335-1210

Training Location
Health Occupations Center
27 West Main St
Norwich, NY 13815