Adreeva School of Health Professions

The Certificate in Phlebotomy is an intensive, skills-focused program designed for individuals with relevant professional experience who wish to upgrade their academic credentials and advance their expertise in diagnostic and laboratory services.

Key Elements of the Program

This one-year program builds on existing hands-on experience, enhancing clinical, technical, and interpersonal competencies essential for safe and effective phlebotomy practice. It focuses on refining skills in blood collection, specimen handling, laboratory safety, and pre-analytical diagnostic processes -critical components of modern healthcare systems.

Participants benefit from a structured blend of academic instruction, simulation-based laboratory training, and supervised clinical exposure. The program emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, infection control, and professional communication, ensuring current healthcare standards and best practices.

Program Structure

Phase 1: Advanced Foundations and Professional Practice

This phase strengthens knowledge in medical terminology, healthcare ethics, infection control, and patient communication. It bridges prior experience with standardized clinical protocols and laboratory procedures.

Phase 2: Specialized Phlebotomy and Laboratory Skills

Participants refine competencies in specimen collection techniques, handling, labeling, transportation, and storage. Training also includes laboratory protocols in hematology, clinical biochemistry, and microbiology, along with biosafety and quality assurance practices.

Phase 3: Applied Clinical Practice / Observership

The final phase focuses on supervised clinical experience in hospitals or diagnostic laboratories. Participants demonstrate proficiency in real-world settings, performing venipuncture, ensuring patient care standards, maintaining documentation, and supporting laboratory workflows.

Career Opportunities

This certificate enhances opportunities for roles such as:

· Phlebotomy Technician

· Laboratory Assistant

· Blood Collection Specialist

· Diagnostic Laboratory Support Staff

· Medical Administrative or Clinical Support Roles

Graduates may also progress into:

· Advanced laboratory science or healthcare programs

Specialized certifications in phlebotomy or diagnostic services

The Phlebotomy program equips experienced professionals with updated academic knowledge, refined technical skills, and a recognized credential -bridging practical experience with formal education and enabling career growth in the expanding field of diagnostic healthcare services.

Admission Requirements for Certificate in Phlebotomy Technic

ADREEVA welcomes qualified individuals who are eager to learn, grow, & contribute to community. With a strong commitment to close faculty - student engagement, we seeks candidates who demonstrate academic ability, intellectual curiosity, motivation, and potential for personal and professional growth.

Prospective students are encouraged to review application procedures, admission requirements, and deadlines on the website or contact the Admissions department for assistance. Admissions criteria and requirements are subject to change, and applicants are responsible for staying informed.

ADREEVA is committed to equal opportunity and admits students without regard to religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, or national or ethnic origin, ensuring equal access to all academic programs, rights, and privileges.

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Academic Requirements

• Relevant significant experience or engagement in a medical laboratory / pharmacy / clinical setting.

• WASSCE with C or min. 6 credits in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and English.

• A Levels: Min. 3 subjects with a C in Biology, Chemistry, and either Math or Physics.

• 10+2 / INTER: Min. 60% in Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics, and English.

Additionally, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Verification of good health and ability to meet Essential Functions as required of the profession.

• Documentation of Immunizations.

• Personal health insurance.

Non - Academic Requirements

Sensory / Observational Skills:

Candidates for admission must be able to observe demonstrations and participate in laboratory or clinical experiments and practices as required by the program of interest.

Physical and Motor Skills:

Candidates for admission must have sufficient motor function to operate / manipulate and maintain a microscope and/or microtome and other laboratory equipment.

Communication Skills:

Candidates for admission must be able to communicate in English and medical terminology in oral and written form to faculty, staff, colleagues, other health care professionals, patients and visitors.

Social Behavior and Professionalism:

Candidates for admission must demonstrate the ability to follow instructions / procedures with accuracy and precision.