Accepting Applications for Phlebotomy Technician Certification Program

A phlebotomy technician is an integral member of the medical laboratory team whose primary function is the collection of blood samples from patients by venipuncture. The phlebotomy technician facilitates the collection and transportation of laboratory specimens and is often the patients only contact with the medical laboratory.

The program consists of two courses Phlebotomy Theory and Phlebotomy Clinical and begins Sept. 8 through Dec. 12. The courses cost is $486 and $606 respectively. Students will also be required to pay a $19 insurance fee for students enrolled in low risk health specialties. All students in the program must have completed Hepatitis B series before attending clinical, be subject to a background check and attend a mandatory orientation session.

For more information, contact Christina Hinkson at 281.618.5657 or e-mail chinkson@lonestar.edu

Lone Star College-North Harris is located at 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, one-half mile south of FM 1960 E, between Aldine-Westfield and Hardy Roads. For more information about the college, call 281.618.5400 or visit: NorthHarris.LoneStar.edu.

Lone Star College System consists of five colleges, including CyFair, Kingwood, Montgomery, North Harris, and Tomball, six centers and Lone Star College-University Center. It is the largest college system in the Houston area, and third largest community college district in Texas. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.