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Become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomy Technician Program

Our phlebotomy program trains you in blood collection, patient care, and lab safety in just 4 weeks, with supervised live-patient practice before you sit for the NHA CPT exam.

4weeks, start to finish
160total training hours
50+documented venipunctures
CPTNHA certification prep

Why Choose Our Phlebotomy Program?

Half of your 160 hours are spent with a needle in hand, first on training arms and then on real patients.

Accelerated 4-Week Program

160 hours of focused training. Graduate and start working sooner.

80 Hours of Skills Lab

Practice venipuncture, capillary sticks, and order of draw on training arms until it’s second nature.

Supervised Live Collections

A 40-hour clinical practicum on real patients, with every stick documented.

Specimen Processing

Centrifugation, aliquoting, chain of custody, and lab information systems.

National Certification Prep

Graduate ready for the NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam.

Career Support From Day One

Resume writing, interview prep, and job placement assistance included.

Clinical Requirement

You’ll graduate with the documented collections certification requires.

Every student completes a minimum number of successful live collections before a certificate is issued. This meets and exceeds NHA CPT documentation standards.

50successful venipunctures
10capillary punctures

Program Overview

The Phlebotomy Technician Program is a 160-hour, 4-week certificate program that prepares you for entry-level work and the NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam. It combines classroom instruction, hands-on lab simulation, and a supervised live-patient clinical practicum.

Format: Lab + clinical practicum
Length: 4 weeks · 160 hours
Passing grade: 75% · 90% attendance
Outcome: Career-ready Phlebotomist
Didactic · 40
Skills Lab & Simulation · 80
Clinical · 40
Didactic Instruction
Lecture, discussion & anatomy review
40 hrs
Skills Lab & Simulation
Training arms, simulated procedures
80 hrs
Supervised Clinical Practicum
Live patient collection with documented count
40 hrs

What You’ll Learn

Four 40-hour weeks, moving from foundations to live-patient collection.

Week 1 · 40 hrs

Foundations of Phlebotomy

  • Healthcare systems & the phlebotomist’s role
  • Medical terminology
  • Circulatory system anatomy & physiology
  • OSHA standards, infection control & PPE
  • HIPAA, patient rights & equipment ID
Week 2 · 40 hrs

Venipuncture Techniques

  • Step-by-step venipuncture
  • Order of draw & tube additives
  • Fingerstick & heelstick capillary technique
  • Safety lancets
  • Patient ID, site selection & complications
  • Special populations
Week 3 · 40 hrs

Advanced Collection & Processing

  • Specimen processing, centrifugation & aliquoting
  • Blood cultures & chain of custody
  • Rejected specimens
  • Quality assurance & LIS/EMR basics
Week 4 · 40 hrs

Clinical Practicum & Certification Prep

  • Supervised live venipuncture practicum
  • EMR/EHR order entry
  • Professionalism & legal/ethical considerations
  • NHA CPT mock exam
  • Resume writing & interview preparation

By Graduation, You’ll Be Able To

  • Perform safe, accurate venipuncture and capillary puncture on diverse patients
  • Follow OSHA-compliant infection control and bloodborne pathogen protocols
  • Properly handle, label, process, and transport specimens
  • Communicate professionally with patients and healthcare teams
  • Meet all NHA CPT documentation requirements for national certification

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Valid government-issued photo ID
  • Completed enrollment application and agreement
  • Background check (required for clinical placement)
  • Immunization records: Hepatitis B, TB test, Varicella
  • Healthcare scrubs for lab and clinical days
  • CPR/BLS certification (provided within the program)
View the admission process →

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Phlebotomy program?+

Four weeks and 160 total hours: 40 hours of instruction, 80 of skills lab and simulation, and 40 of supervised clinical practicum.

Do I need healthcare experience?+

No. You need a high school diploma or GED and the admission items listed above. CPR/BLS is provided in the program.

How many live draws will I complete?+

At least 50 documented successful venipunctures and 10 capillary punctures, the minimum required to receive your certificate.

What do I need to pass?+

A final grade of 75% or higher and at least 90% attendance. Your grade is based on the final written and skills exam, clinical competency, lab check-offs, and quizzes.

Is financing available?+

Yes. An enrollment advisor will go over tuition, payment plans, and the financing options you qualify for.

Ready to Start Your Phlebotomy Career?

One month of training. A lifetime of career options in healthcare.

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