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Phlebotomy

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If you’re looking to start a career in a lab environment, the Phlebotomy program at Hinds Community College is a good place to start. Completing our program can open doors for your career and give you the stable, full-time employment you’re looking for. Whether this is a new career opportunity or a transition for you within the medical industry, Hinds CC can help you get where you want to go.

Traditional Track

Phlebotomy prepares individuals to collect blood specimens for clinical laboratories. This 160-clock hour course includes lecture, laboratory, and clinical experience. The class usually meets twice per week in a semester, typically on Tuesday and Thursday. Classes begin in the fall and spring semesters.

Fast Track

Phlebotomy Fast Track is an 80-clock hour course offered each year during the fall and spring semesters. Typically, the class meets one evening per week, typically on Monday. The course will prepare you to collect specimens of blood for the clinical laboratory. The lecture and laboratory components include 40 clock hours, while the clinical requirement totals 40 clock hours. Employment opportunities are available in the clinical laboratories of hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, or physician offices.

To qualify for this class, you must have six months of work experience in a health-related field within the past two years or have completed a health-related program.
Locations
  • Nursing & Allied Health

 

  • Coming Fall 2026 — We’re Moving to a New Home!

    Beginning Fall 2026, all Nursing and Allied Health programs currently offered at the Jackson Nursing & Allied Health Center and the Rankin Campus in Pearl will relocate to the brand-new Health Sciences Complex on the Rankin Campus in Pearl.

    This relocation will provide a state-of-the-art teaching and learning environment with modern labs, advanced simulation technology, and expanded student support services to enhance your educational experience and preparation for today’s healthcare workforce.

Important Course Information

Admission Requirements
Additional Fast Track Phlebotomy Program Admissions Requirement:
  • Letter from applicant’s employer verifying employment and experience level or proof of graduation from a health-related program. To qualify for this class, applicants must have six (6) months of work experience in a health-related field within the past 2 years or completion of a health-related program.

Submit all completed forms to:

Office of Admissions
Nursing & Allied Health Center
1750 Chadwick Drive
Jackson, MS 39204-3490

Resources

Contact

Kim Neely
Health Continuing Education Coordinator
kimberly.neely@hindscc.edu
601-376-4958

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