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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.
High school graduation or successful completion of the GED exam.
- Prior to the admission interview, applicants must provide proof of successful completion of EGL 101 or demonstrate entry-level competency for EGL 090 by placement testing.
- Reading Native Compass test with a score of 77 or higher, or ESL Compass test with a score of 91 or higher
- Satisfactory interview with MLT faculty.
- Those admitted will be required to submit a current and complete physical examination record before registering in MLT 204.
For more information, contact Rita Petrie, MLT and Health Care Advisor, at 847.635.1844 or rpetrie@oakton.edu.
IMPORTANT DATES
Ongoing
Registration open for summer and fall.
June 3
Eight-week summer session begins.
June 3
Three-week interim grades due.
June 10
Seven-week summer session begins.
June 10
Four-week interim grades due.
June 13
Last day to submit proof of residency, business service agreements and chargebacks/joint agreements.
June 20
Last day to change to Audit.
June 20
Last day to drop and have course dropped from record.
June 27
Last day for filing Graduation Petitions.
June 27
Last day to withdraw with a "W" (no withdrawals after mid-term)
Students will receive a grade in all courses in which they are enrolled after June 27.
July 4
Independence Day holiday. College closed.
