The phlebotomy course is a combination of online learning, lectures, practical labs, and a rotation in a clinical setting.  This course is designed to prepare students for the NHA (National Healthcare Association) Phlebotomy Technician certification exam. Upon completion, students will be able to 1) draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods 2) match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes 3) dispose of contaminated sharps, blood, or other biohazard fluids in accordance with laws and standards 4) draw blood from capillaries by dermal punctures, such as heel or finger stick methods 5) enter patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into computer 6) collect fluid or tissue samples and specimens at specific time intervals for tests 7) organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles or syringes are new.

PRIOR TO CLINICAL ROTATION: Students will be required to provide documentation of a background check, drug screen, and immunizations (at his/her own expense) prior to participating in the clinical component.  The clinical rotation is required for completion of the course.

Ten weeks (60 hours) in the classroom/lab.

Two weeks (80 hours) at an affiliate clinic at the end of classroom training, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Clinical rotation is currently scheduled for September 22, 2025-October 3, 2025.

THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE!

Upon successful completion of classroom, laboratory and clinical externship requirements, students will take the National HealthCare Association (NHA) certification exam.

The phlebotomy course is a combination of online learning, lectures, practical labs, and a rotation in a clinical setting.  This course is designed to prepare students for the NHA (National Healthcare Association) Phlebotomy Technician certification exam. Upon completion, students will be able to 1) draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods 2) match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes 3) dispose of contaminated sharps, blood, or other biohazard fluids in accordance with laws and standards 4) draw blood from capillaries by dermal punctures, such as heel or finger stick methods 5) enter patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into computer 6) collect fluid or tissue samples and specimens at specific time intervals for tests 7) organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles or syringes are new.

The cost of the course includes the study guides, supplies, practice exams and the required CPR (BLS) class.  Students will also be required to provide documentation of a background check, drug screen, and immunizations (at his/her own expense) prior to participating in the clinical component.  The clinical rotation is required for completion of the course.

Ten weeks (60 hours) in the classroom/lab.
Two weeks (80 hours) at an affiliate clinic at the end of classroom training, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE!  Clinical rotation is currently scheduled for December 1, 2025 through December 12, 2025. THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE!