The Phlebotomy Technician is a vital and integral part of the healthcare team. The Academy of Allied Health’s Phlebotomy program is offered to any individual who has a high school diploma or a GED. The Phlebotomy Technician course is a total of 60 contact hours (class time and lab time). Clinicals are not required, but can be taken once the 60 hours of academic work are completed. To enroll, prospective students must attend a Career Overview session, interview with Academy staff, complete the entrance assessment, submit your GED or high school transcript, submit two written references, provide a photo ID, and complete the application. Once these steps have been completed, students may begin their journey to become a certified Phlebotomist. Once enrolled, students will begin to learn all of the necessary steps and procedures required for Phlebotomy. Our Phlebotomy program teaches participants to safely collect and process blood samples for testing. We will exhaustively review the correct procedures and guidelines to ensure that students are properly prepared. Participants will learn proper specimen collection through both venipuncture and capillary. The Phlebotomy program will also cover safety for both the patient and the individual collecting samples. Safety instruction will follow both Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. Participants will also learn needed anatomy and physiology terms and will be taught the proper order of draw and universal precautions. The skills and knowledge learned in our Phlebotomy program will position participants for job placement and career success. They will also put people on track for Phlebotomy certification as the course will prepare participants for the Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CTP) national certification exam.