Phlebotomy

Overview

Phlebotomists collect blood primarily by performing venipunctures or finger-sticks. The duties of a phlebotomist may include properly identifying the patient, interpreting the tests requested on the requisition, drawing blood into the correct tubes with the proper additives, accurately explaining the procedure to the patients, preparing patients accordingly, practicing the required forms of asepsis, practicing standard and universal precautions, performing the skin/vein puncture, withdrawing blood into containers or tubes, restoring hemostasis of the puncture site, instructing patients on post-puncture care, ordering tests per the doctor’s requisition, affixing tubes with electronically printed labels, and delivering specimens to a laboratory. Students will learn through a combination of classroom lectures, labs, and clinical rotations.

Students will need to complete a background check, drug screen, and provide documentation of vaccines as well as other basic medical procedures depending on the requirements of the clinical site.

Upcoming Program Start Dates: 

Emporia  
Email angela.rook@southside.edu for information

Farmville  
February 23 - June 2, 2026 
Email wanda.vaughan@southside.edu for information 
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Chase City  
February 25 - June 4, 2026 
Email wanda.vaughan@southside.edu for information 
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Offered by Workforce Development at : 

Southside Virginia Education Center
1300 Greensville County Cir A, Emporia, VA 23847
Contact: Angela Rook

SVCC LPN Lab
1802 Cobb Street, Farmville, VA 23901
Contact: Wanda Vaughan

Estes Community Center in Chase City
316 N. Main Street, Chase City, VA 23924
Contact: Wanda Vaughan

Tuition 

$3,000

*The FastForward Credential Grant may help pay tuition costs for qualifying Virginians, based on available funding. Additional scholarships may also be available.

Length

Length varies based on the class schedule

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