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Columbus Technical College

Phlebotomist - Employment Skills Training

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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
91 - 120 days
Locations
1 location in Georgia · jobs available nationwide
Target MOS/ratings
All military occupational specialties are welcome. Military healthcare, medical laboratory, and patient care experience may be beneficial but is not required.
Nearest installation
Ft. Benning, GA

About the program

Transition into a healthcare career through Columbus Technical College’s Accelerated Phlebotomy Technician SkillBridge program. This planned 15-week pathway combines classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory practice, supervised hospital-based clinical experience, and online anatomy and physiology coursework.Participants complete PHLT 1030—Introduction to Venipuncture, PHLT 1055—Accelerated Phlebotomy Clinical, and ALHS 1011—Structure and Function of the Human Body. Successful completion leads to the Accelerated Phlebotomy Technician (AP81) Technical Certificate of Credit, totaling 13 semester credits.Training develops patient identification, venipuncture, capillary collection, infection prevention, specimen handling, documentation, and professional communication skills. Participants also receive certification preparation and career transition support. Enrollment is subject to course availability, clinical placement, admission requirements, and command approval. Multiple employers in the Columbus, GA area are available for job placement.

Jobs this program prepares you for

Phlebotomists collect blood specimens for laboratory testing, transfusions, research, and blood donations. Responsibilities include verifying patient identity and collection orders, explaining procedures, selecting appropriate equipment, performing venipuncture and capillary collections, labeling and preparing specimens, maintaining infection prevention practices, and documenting collections.Employment settings include hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, outpatient facilities, physician offices, and blood collection centers. Employer requirements may include national certification, background screening, and demonstrated collection competency.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Participants must meet their military service’s SkillBridge eligibility requirements, obtain command approval, and have sufficient authorized time to complete the full training period.Participants must satisfy CTC admission and course placement requirements and successfully complete PHLT 1030 before beginning PHLT 1055. Clinical placement may require background screening, drug screening, immunization documentation, health clearance, CPR certification, and facility orientation.Participants need reliable transportation to campus and assigned clinical sites, internet access for ALHS 1011, and the ability to perform required laboratory and clinical tasks with reasonable accommodation as applicable.

Lodging available at Ft. Benning, GA

Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ

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