Phlebotomy technicians are trained to perform a variety of blood collection techniques. Our 126-hour program prepares you for an entry-level position as a Phlebotomy Technician. We provide 63 hours of instruction in the classroom and online, followed by a laboratory clinical experience. Additionally, an American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (8 hours) and Professionalism in the Workplace (7 hours) are given in conjunction with this course. Both are required before attending clinical rotations.
Coursework covers vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles, blood culture, and specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis will be on infection prevention, proper patient identification, labeling of specimens and quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, and accessioning. Other topics include ethics and medical terminology. Once you have completed our program, you can apply for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician(CPT) exam with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) https://www.nhanow.com/certification/nha-certifications/certified-phlebotomy-technician-(cpt).
Information is subject to change based on industry, facility, or institution requirements.
This course can be delivered via an online hybrid format or in person.
The cost of the program is $1,054. Additional costs include an extended online background check ($50, payable by the student), drug screen ($40, payable by the student), supplies, and textbooks:
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Online Study Guide & Practice Test 2.0
In an effort to better serve student needs and interests, we offer programs along with our educational partners, CCI, and Ed2Go. For a listing of those programs visit:
- CCI: www.healthedtoday.com/Splash-Page/The-Center-for-Workforce-and-Community-Development
- Ed2Go: www.ed2go.com/leecollege
Check Eligibility for Licensing Exams:
Students who have a felony conviction should check with the Program Manager of their program to determine if a licensing exam is required to be employed. Some examples include, but are not limited to, education, nursing, cosmetology, and technology programs. Legislative changes, specifically, HB 1508 from the 85th Texas legislative session section 53.151 (2017), require notification to applicants and enrollees regarding the consequences of a criminal conviction on eligibility for an occupational license. Students may be ineligible for an occupational license upon completion of a program due to prior convictions.
HB 1508
Students who have a felony conviction should check with the Program Manager of their program to determine if a licensing exam is required to be employed Some examples include but are not limited to education, nursing, cosmetology, and technology programs. Legislative changes, specifically, HB 1508 from the 85th Texas legislative session section 53.151 (2017), require notification to applicants and enrollees regarding the consequences of a criminal conviction on eligibility for an occupational license. Students may be ineligible for an occupational license upon completion of a program due to prior convictions.