Phlebotomy

Phlebotomists are health care professionals skilled in the procurement of blood and in facilitating the specimen collection process. The main function involves obtaining patient's blood specimens by venipuncture and microsampling techniques. Other duties involve facilitating the collection and transportation of other clinical specimens and processing specimens for the laboratory analysis.

The Program prepares students for employment in clinical laboratory facilities, generally under the supervision of the appropriate technologist. The curriculum includes courses concerned with instruction in general education and phlebotomy. Technical skills are acquired through a clinical practicum, which is a competency based system designed to prepare students for the workforce. Upon successful completion of the coursework, Southern University at Shreveport will grant a certificate in phlebotomy education.

Admission into the clinical practicum is competitive and based upon the number of clinical spaces available at local affiliated hospitals and other types of clinical facilities. Students are selected based on set criteria which include approval from the program's admission committee.

Admission into the program is competitive and based on selected entrance criteria:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Program application
• College transcript(s) if applicable
• Brief narrative of intent
• Three (3) letters of reference
• GPA of 2.0 or better
• Interview with Phlebotomy Interview Committee

For more information, contact:

Patricia Raphael-Brown
318.670.6350