Phlebotomy and Lab Technician

• Scrubs: solid black or red top with black or red pants
• Closed-toe, non-mesh shoes not allowed; must be clean, professional and easily washed/wiped; non-skid
• Textbook: Phlebotomy Essentials, Enhanced 7th edition* by Ruth McCall, ISBN-13: 978-1284209945

*For summer classes, you can use 7th or 8th edition

1. High school diploma or GED copy required
2. Hepatitis B shots (three required), documentation of shots or titer, bring document to instructor. Students may bring documentation that the Hepatitis B series has been started. Hepatitis B series of three shots are as follows:
   • Shot 1 administered
   • Shot 2 administered in 30 days
   • Shot 3 administered in 5 months
   • PPD/TB tests current
   • TDAP booster or tetanus documentation
3. Background check via Castle Branch required. Background check results are submitted to the college electronically from Castle Branch. View background check instructions. Background check must be completed (results to the college) one week before class start date.
4. No criminal background issues (speeding tickets will not disqualify students from clinicals)