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Program Overview
The phlebotomy technician or specimen processor is a vital role in nearly every type of health care facility. Phlebotomists are trained to draw blood from a patient for clinical or medical testing, transfusions, donations or research.
If you are people-oriented, have strong attention to detail and have good manual dexterity, Madison Area Technical College's phlebotomy training may be right for you.
Program Details
Students in the Phlebotomy Technician program attend part time.
Phlebotomy Technician classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
- Madison - Truax
- Madison - South
- Fort Atkinson
- Portage
- Reedsburg
- Watertown
This program consists of two courses. Both courses must be taken in the same semester.
Expect to spend at least six hours per week beyond scheduled class time studying course materials and completing assignments.
This program is not NAACLS accredited. You are not eligible to take the ASCP Board of Registry Exam immediately after completing the program. Students are eligible to take the Phlebotomy certification exam through ASCP Board of Certification via Route 3 after 1 year of full-time experience as a Phlebotomy Technician.
The State of Wisconsin does not require Phlebotomists to be officially “certified” for employment.
Careers
Earning your Specimen Processing/Phlebotomist technical diploma at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work as a:
- Specimen Processing: processing patient specimens, performing waived laboratory tests on blood, urine, and body fluids to help in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury in a hospital or clinic laboratory.
- Phlebotomist: Performing routine venipuncture and capillary on patients.
With additional training and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Medical Laboratory Technician
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2025-2026 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
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Admission
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If you are an international student and want to apply to Madison College, or transfer your F-1 student visa here, check program availability and then complete the International Admission Process.
Apply Now – Secure Your Spot on the Waiting List!
This program operates on a waiting list. To be eligible to enroll in program classes, students must first complete academic preparedness requirements. Students who meet the requirements are considered for program classes based on capacity.
Before submitting an application, be sure to:
- Review the Waiting List section
- Review the admission requirements for deadlines, materials, and requirements
- Estimated Wait Time: To be determined
- Program Capacity: 12-16 spots each Summer, Fall, and Spring semester at Truax campus; 12 spots each semester at regional campuses. Capacity may vary due to staff availability, supplies, and space.
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Start your application today and take the next step toward your career goals!
Application Dates
Summer 2026
- Application open
- Application deadline is May 15, 2026
Fall 2026
- Application open
- Application deadline is August 15, 2026
Spring 2027
- Application available on February 1, 2027
- Application deadline is December 31, 2027
Admission Requirements
There are no admission requirements for this program. Simply submit your application by the deadline for each term.
Additional Notes
Students must meet the current admission and academic preparedness requirements to be eligible for program classes. Requirements are subject to change based on updates to accreditation requirements or Madison College program assessment data.
Questions?
Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
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Waiting List
This program uses a waiting list to manage program admission due to capacity limitations and program demand. This means there are typically more applicants than there are open seats in the program. A waiting list helps us manage applications in a way that is fair and transparent.
Academic Preparedness Requirements
This program has academic preparedness requirements that must be completed before beginning core classes. When you’ve completed all academic preparedness requirements, you will be core ready. This means you are eligible to be considered for program classes.
Pre-core students can run their Degree Progress Report to confirm which pre-program requirements are satisfied/not satisfied and view specific ways to satisfy requirements.
Prerequisites:
- Algebra (testing or college coursework)
- English and Reading (testing or college coursework)
Notification Timeline
Core Ready students will be notified about available spots by the following dates. Core Ready students who remain on the list will also receive an update on their estimated wait times:
- Summer: February 15, 2026
- Fall: June 15, 2026
- Spring: September 15, 2026
Questions?
Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
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Career Outcomes
Basic Lab Skills (10-513-110) is the first course in the two-course sequence of the Phlebotomy Training. Students must successfully complete Basic Lab Skills before beginning the second course in the program, Phlebotomy (10-513-111). Throughout the Phlebotomy Training, students acquire various skills that prepare them for entry-level phlebotomy positions.
A student who successfully completes the Basic Lab Skills course will be able to:
- Practice laboratory safety and regulatory compliance.
- Select appropriate personal protective equipment for the task.
- Properly contain and dispose of biohazardous waste.
- Demonstrate proper hand washing technique.
- Identify pre-analytical variables that affect results and take appropriate corrective action.
- Perform basic mathematical functions and conversions.
- Perform and monitor quality control for waived testing.
- Perform and report waived tests.
- Communicate with colleagues and patients in a professional manner.
- Model professional behavior, ethics and appearance.
- Work effectively as a team member recognizing the comprehensive impact this has on health care.
A student who successfully completes the Phlebotomy course will be able to:- Ensure patient safety through accurate patient identification and specimen labeling.
- Perform venipuncture using appropriately chosen equipment for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
- Perform capillary punctures.
- Discuss concerns for collecting arterial punctures to ensure patient safety.
- Practice laboratory safety and regulatory compliance.
- Select appropriate personal protective equipment for the task.
- Properly contain and dispose of biohazardous waste.
- Demonstrate proper hand washing technique
- Identify pre-analytical variables that affect results and take appropriate corrective action.
- Record specimen collection times in military hours.
- Perform and monitor quality control for waived testing.
- Perform and report waived tests.
- Communicate with colleagues and patients in a professional manner.
- Model professional behavior, ethics and appearance.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA protocols.
- Work effectively as a team member recognizing the comprehensive impact this has on health care.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2022 2023 2024 Number of Program Graduates 86 64 62 Number of Surveys Sent 84 64 62 Number of Surveys Returned 64 51 45 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 20 12 19 Percent Available for Employment 31.3% 23.5% 42.2% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 67.2% 76.5% 57.8% Available for Employment
2022 2023 2024 Graduates Employed 19 11 18 Percent of Graduates Employed 95.0% 91.7% 94.7% Employed in Related Occupation 14 8 11 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 73.7% 72.7% 61.1% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 5 3 7 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 26.3% 27.3% 38.9% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Seeking Employment 1 1 1 Percent Seeking Employment 5.0% 8.3% 5.3% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2022 2023 2024 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.5 3.4 3.7 Number of Satisfaction Responses 47 30 33 Very Satisfied (4) 24 13 27 Percent Very Satisfied 51.1% 43.3% 81.8% Satisfied (3) 21 16 4 Percent Satisfied 44.7% 53.3% 12.1% Unsatisfied (2) 2 1 1 Percent Unsatisfied 4.3% 3.3% 3.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 3.0% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2022 2023 2024 Number of Primary Reason Responses 63 51 45 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other 0.0% 0.0% 2.2% When Employment was Obtained
2022 2023 2024 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 19 11 18 Before Enrollment 1 2 4 Percent Before Enrollment 5.3% 18.2% 22.2% While Attending the College 2 4 1 Percent While Attending the College 10.5% 36.4% 5.6% After Training at the College 16 5 13 Percent After Training at the College 84.2% 45.5% 72.2% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2022 2023 2024 Number of Employment Location Responses 20 11 18 In College District 15 9 15 Percent In College District 75.0% 81.8% 83.3% In Wisconsin, Not in District 3 0 2 Percent of In Wisconsin 15.0% 0.0% 11.1% Outside of Wisconsin 1 0 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 5.0% 0.0% 0.0% Employer Location Unknown 1 2 1 Percent Location Unknown 5.0% 18.2% 5.6% Salary Trend 2022 2023 2024 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 12 7 4 Average Monthly Wage $3,451 $3,323 $3,627 Average Hourly Wage $20.07 $19.32 $21.09 Average Work Hours per Week 42.1 39.1 40.0 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 0 1 7 Average Hourly Wage $18.00 $18.94 Average Work Hours per Week 20.0 25.0 24.4 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2024 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Associated Physicians Phlebotomist Aurora Health Care Phlebotomist Summit CleanSlate Medical Assistant Divine Savior Healthcare Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist Portage Middleton Machining and Welding Fabricator Middleton SSM Health Phlebotomist 2 Unity Point Health-Meriter Phlebotomist Monona US Army Combat Medic UW Health Hospital & Clinics Phlebotomist 2 * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.
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