Program Outcomes
When students have successfully completed the two semester Phlebotomy program, they should be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in all areas of phlebotomy related to pre-analytical processes of laboratory testing, recognizing and adhering to infection control and safety policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate the theoretical knowledge needed to assure the quality of phlebotomy processes through appropriate quality control methods, thus contributing to the accuracy of laboratory test results.
- Exhibit the professional attitudes and behaviors that are necessary for gaining and maintaining the confidence of the health care community.
- Meet requirements to take a national certifying examination for Phlebotomy Technicians.
Program Outcomes Measures
The Columbus State Community College Phlebotomy Certificate Program is a certificate that is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) which is a part of the Multi-Skilled Health Degree. The program outcomes of this certificate as defined by NAACLS is the ASCP Certification Exam pass rates, program completion rates, attrition, and job placement for students entering the final half of the Phlebotomy Certificate Program.
The program outcome measures for the students entering the final half of the Phlebotomy Program for the past three years (7/1/19 - 6/30/22) are as follows:
| July 1 2020 – June 30 2021 | July 1 2021 – June 30 2022 | July 1, 2022 - June 20, 2023 | |
| Certification Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 100% | 100% |
| Placement Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
*NOTE: no students took the certification exam during this time due to COVID protocols