Phlebotomy Technician Program in Gurnee, IL
SCC's Phlebotomy Technician program is a 12-week, on-campus certificate (120 clock hours) in Gurnee, Illinois that trains you in venipuncture, capillary collection, specimen handling, and infection control, and concludes with a supervised clinical externship. Graduates are eligible to sit for a nationally recognized phlebotomy certification exam. Total cost: $2,800.
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Quick facts
- Format
- On campus
- Program Length
- 12 Weeks
- Clock Hours
- 120 Hours
- Total Cost
- $2,800
- Credential Awarded
- Certificate
Credential path
Nationally recognized phlebotomy certification exam
How Long Does It Take and What Does It Cost?
Finish in 12 weeks (120 clock hours) on campus, including a clinical externship. Total cost is $2,800 covering tuition, books and supplies, clinical fees, uniform fees, and testing fees.
Full tuition breakdown →What Job Can I Get and What Does It Pay?
Employment opportunities and wages vary by employer, location, experience, certification status, and local labor-market conditions. Prospective students are encouraged to review current occupational information from reliable government sources.
Careers & salary details →What Are the Requirements?
Complete general SCC admissions plus program-specific health, immunization, and background requirements. See the requirements page for details.
Full admissions requirements →Phlebotomy Technician
Students receive instruction in the following categories:
Blood Collection Procedures
Anatomy & Medical Terminology
Infection Control & Safety
Professionalism & Patient Care
Clinical Externship
Train to be a Phlebotomy Technician
The Phlebotomy Technician program prepares you for entry-level employment in clinical and laboratory settings — hospitals, clinics, physician offices, diagnostic labs, and blood donation centers. You will build hands-on skills in blood collection, specimen processing, infection control, and patient communication, finishing with a supervised clinical externship. Graduates are eligible to sit for a nationally recognized phlebotomy certification examination.
What Will I Learn?
Phlebotomy Technician
Certificate Program
- Introduction to Phlebotomy20 Hours
- Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology20 Hours
- Phlebotomy Procedures & Techniques20 Hours
- Infection Control and Safety10 Hours
- Professionalism & Patient Interaction10 Hours
- Clinical Externship40 Hours
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Phlebotomy Technician program, and is it online, hybrid, or on-campus?
Phlebotomy Technician is a 12-week, on-campus certificate (120 clock hours) in Gurnee, Illinois, concluding with a supervised clinical externship.
How much does the Phlebotomy Technician program cost, and what is included?
Total cost is $2,800, including tuition, books and supplies, clinical fees, uniform fees, and testing fees. See the cost page for the full breakdown.
What certification or exam am I eligible for after finishing?
Graduates are eligible to sit for a nationally recognized phlebotomy certification exam after completing classroom training and the clinical externship.
What are the admission requirements for the Phlebotomy Technician program?
Applicants complete an interview and general SCC admissions steps, plus program-specific health, immunization, and background requirements listed on the requirements page.
What job can I get, and what does it pay in Illinois?
Employment opportunities and wages vary by employer, location, experience, certification status, and local labor-market conditions. Prospective students are encouraged to review current occupational information from reliable government sources.
When is the next start date?
Cohorts start throughout the year. Contact Admissions at (847) 693-3838 or use the Next Start Date tool on the program page.
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