A career in phlebotomy is a highly respected and important medical career. Phlebotomists, who specialize in drawing blood, work in a variety of healthcare systems including hospitals, clinics, medical group practices, laboratories, and public health facilities.
Individuals interested in starting a career in the medical field, prospective patient care technicians, current nurses, or those looking to develop skills may benefit from this program. This program will enable you to become a crucial member of a medical team with skills necessary to obtain quality laboratory specimens in a variety of medical settings. As you complete this course, you will gain the technical knowledge required to assist you in passing the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) examination to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician.
The Phlebotomy Technician Training includes theory and hands-on instruction during an 11-week program, which includes 40 hours of clinicals in a medical lab setting. Class schedule may be adjusted due to unforeseen causes, such as inclement weather.
CPT Handbook
Technology Requirements: Students must have access to a laptop or peronal computer to use online study materials.
Course Requirements:
- High school diploma, transcript, or GED
- Driver's License or photo ID
- Record of Immunizations
- Including a Tuberculin skin test, MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis B vaccine series
- Varicella and Hep B exemption forms available upon request
- Documentation of MMR vaccination or laboratory evidence of a positive IgG (titer) required
- TB skin test required
- Current Basic Life Support CPR certification (if needed, $80)
- Professional student liability insurance through HPSO (approximately $43 for one year of coverage)
- Health insurance
- Venipuncture Participant Release form signed
- Third Party Release of Student Records form signed
- Background check through TrueScreen ($23.40)
These documents and instructions will be sent once payment has processed or once Workforce Solutions has received communication that you are pursuing financial assistance. If you have any questions, please reach out to WorkforceSolutions@NortheastState.edu.
