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Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy

The phlebotomy certificate program trains students to perform phlebotomy procedures, the collection of blood for diagnostic testing. The curriculum at Oakton complies with standardized educational curricula and accepted routes for national certification, in preparation for qualification by national and state agencies. This certificate is a valuable credential for health care professionals, including nurses. This is a limited enrollment program. Check out the admission requirements by clicking on the link at the left.

For more information, contact Lynne L. Steele, department chair, at 847.635.1889 or lynne@oakton.edu.

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IMPORTANT DATES
Full Academic Calendar


Wednesday, November 11
Veterans' Day holiday, College closed


Monday, November 16


Thursday and Friday,
November 26, 27
Thanksgiving Recess, College closed


Saturday and Sunday,
November 28, 29
Thanksgiving Recess, no classes, College open (most offices closed)


Tuesday and Wednesday,
December 15, 16
Evaluation Days
Two days to be used for instruction or final student evaluations or culminating course activities.  Classes not scheduled to meet on these days and classes which do not meet for the duration of the semester will ordinarily use the last class session(s) for instruction or final student evaluations or culminating course activities.


Wednesday
December 16
Last day of Student Attendance