NCC to Offer Phlebotomy Course
Course will prepare students to take phlebotomist certification exam.
Bethlehem, PA (02/12/2020) — Northampton Community College (NCC) will offer a course in phlebotomy (blood specimen collection for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations), Mondays through Thursdays, March 2-31, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the demand for phlebotomists will increase much faster than in other fields.
Students will spend 120 hours practicing blood collection techniques under supervision and will complete100 successful venipunctures at a clinical site. Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible to sit for national certification examinations and may seek employment as phlebotomists. Additionally, students will become certified in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
The cost is $1,799. To enroll, visit www.northampton.edu/HealthcareCourses. For questions, call 610-332-6585.
About Northampton Community College
With an enduring commitment to the regional community it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College has developed a reputation as an institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, outstanding faculty and impressive student achievements. It counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of business and industry. Today, Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, Easton, and Monroe County, serving 30,000 students each year from 53 counties, 42 countries and 25 states. For more information, or to apply, please visit www.northampton.edu. Follow NCC on Twitter and Snapchat @NorthamptonComm and on Instagram @NorthamptonCommCollege. Like NCC on Facebook at Northampton Community College.