Anoka Technical College Phlebotomy students who have successfully completed the 40 hour classroom training within the last year may register to complete a 100 hour phlebotomy clinical experience in a healthcare facility. Approval by the program director is required for enrollment.

• Students must submit all required health records (immunizations and TB testing), a current AHA BLS Provider CPR certification card, and pass a DHS background study ($44.00 non-refundable fee, plus a $10.50 fingerprinting fee).
• Students must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.

Registration deadline: March 11, 2026
Clinical Orientation at Anoka Technical College: March 24, 6:30-9:00 pm
Clinical:       April 6 – May 22, 2026
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Clinical Orientation at Anoka Technical College: March 24, 6:30-9:00 pm
Clinical policies will be reviewed, and students will demonstrate blood draw technique competency.

Clinical:       April 6 – May 22, 2026
Location, dates and times will be assigned by course faculty; students may not contact clinical sites directly. Students will attend full time, 8-hour day shifts, Monday-Friday, for 2.5 straight weeks within this date window.

Clinical placements are final and students are responsible for transportation costs and any parking fees at the clinical site. Students are not paid for participating in a clinical experience.

Required Heath Records Form

DHS Background Study Information