Dec 04, 2024  
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2016-2017 
    
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Phelbotomy Program Certificate


A limited number of student positions are available. Interested students may pick up an application at the Allied Health department or an application can be mailed to them. A high school diploma or GED certificate and proof of the first Hepatitis B dose must be returned with completed application for acceptance.

Upon acceptance into the YVC Phlebotomy program, students will be required to provide documentation of immunizations: 2 doses MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) or proof of immunity by titer, 2 doses of Varicella (chicken pox) or documentation from a physician of disease or proof of immunity by titer, 1 dose Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap), 3 doses Hepatitis B, a tuberculosis (TB) PPD skin test (if no documented negative skin test within last 12 months a 2-step PPD is required), and current-year seasonal flu shot. Current healthcare provider CPR/First Aid card and a 7-hour HIV/Blood Bourne Pathogens certificate is also required.