Phlebotomy
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Phlebotomy Certificate
Phlebotomy is a growing entry-level healthcare career with strong job prospects. Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, and donations. YVC鈥檚 two-quarter certificate program offers lab instruction on both the Yakima and Grandview campuses.
Get Started
Step 1: Apply to 麻豆视频 if you are not a current student.
Step 2: Winter Quarter enroll in AH 155, AHPH 170 and AHPH 171.
Clinical Onboarding
The YVC Clinical Relations office serves healthcare students by providing information and facilitating clinical onboarding to organizations that partner with YVC for student clinical, externship and practicum experiences.
Program Curriculum
The information above reflects the 2025-2026 course catalog and is subject to change. Please check with your advisor for the most up to date information.
Certificate Information
The Phlebotomy Certificate takes two quarters to complete. The first quarter is three classes. AHPH 170 is a fully online course, AH 155 is a hybrid (online and face-to-face) and AHPH 171 is a face-to-face lab course offered on the Yakima and Grandview campuses. The second quarter is one class. AHPH 172 is the externship course. Most of the course is completed by participating in an externship experience in a local lab and hospital setting.
Please visit the Clinical Relations page to ensure you are in compliance with all vaccination requirements.
Students in this program may be eligible for an Opportunity Grant.
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Please note: the following costs are estimated figures updated on an annual basis.
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition Quarter 1* | $987.63 |
| Tuition Quarter 2* | $564.36 |
| Digital Book with Access Code | $112.47 |
| 1 Set of Scrubs | Varies ($30-$100) |
| 1 Pair Clean Tennis Shoes | Varies ($30-$100) |
| Background Check & Drug Screen through Qualified First | $87 |
| Lab Fee | $112 |
| Liability Insurance Fee | $10 |
| Washington State Department of Health Credential Fee | $145 |
| Transcript Fee | TBD |
| YVC Certificate Application Fee | $10 |
| Immunizations & Other Requirements Screening through Qualified First | $40 |
*Tuition subject to change and based on the Washington State Resident rate.
Career Projection
About Allied Health
YVC offers a unique approach to obtaining a variety of health professional certificates or degrees.
- Our shorter-term certificate offerings range from 5 to 69 credits in length.
- Our Associate of Applied Science Degree, we offer several options which range from 90 to 106 credits in length.
Our Allied Health Technology programs provide career and enrichment coursework and clinical experiences in order to build the knowledge, skills, and competencies for providing care for people of all ages in a variety of medical professions. Each program has different admission criteria, coursework, and degree options, ranging from introductory classes and certificates to associate of applied science degrees focused on a specific area of study. The majority of courses are offered in an online format. Clinical laboratory practice and clinical externship are required in some program courses.
Pathway Navigators
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Allied Health
alliedhealth@yvcc.edu
509-574-4913