What type of Phlebotomy/EKG certificate program does C.O.D. offer?
The College of DuPage Phlebotomy/EKG is a two-semester, intensive program that combines didactic training with hands-on clinical experience. Students learn theory and principles related to blood collection and EKG testing during the didactic portion of the program, and practice blood collection skills in the on-campus laboratory. They then gain proficiency in the performance of these skills during clinical rotations at local hospitals. Included in this program is instruction on medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical law and ethics, principles, procedures, and regulations involving the occupation of phlebotomy. Graduates of this program are able to identify human body systems and functions, and communicate and interact effectively with patients for the purpose of skillfully and safely obtaining a proper blood specimen, while maintaining patient rights by observing the medical code of law and ethics.
