Entry Requirements

(a) Applicants must be currently employed as phlebotomists or trainee phlebotomists in the organization. Healthcare workers or nurses whose daily routine includes phlebotomy can also apply for this course. 

(b) Minimum 3 GCE “O” levels with passes in English Language, Mathematics and Science subjects preferably Biology or equivalent.

(c) Applicants with foreign or other qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

(d) Applicant must be able to produce the evidence of Hepatitis B (HBV) immunization taken with the last 2 years from the start date of the course and/or show Hepatitis B antibody (anti-HBs) level of  >10mIU/ml. Those who are HBsAg positive (regardless of HBeAg status) will not be enrolled.

(e) For Company Sponsored Applicants

• Letter of Support from his/her company stating support for their employees to attend the course; AND to provide clinical placement for their employee, who will be supervised by a Singapore licensed physician or practising certified phlebotomist. The clinical placement is for the applicant to do the 50 independent phlebotomies under the supervision of Singapore licensed physicians or practising certified phlebotomists.
   

     For Self-sponsored applicants

• Letter of clinical placement provision from a licensed healthcare facility must be submitted. Applicants also need to ensure that the licensed healthcare facility that they sourced, will provide supervision by a Singapore licensed physician or practising certified phlebotomist. The clinical placement is for the applicant to do the 50 independent phlebotomies under the supervision of Singapore licensed physicians or practising certified phlebotomists.

Please note that TP does not arrange for clinical placement for participants. Participants who are unable to make the necessary arrangement may still apply for the course and obtain the Certificate in Phlebotomy (Theory) upon passing the Theory Assessment.

Please note that selected applicants might be called up for interview.