Certified Phlebotomy Technician Program - Ottawa Area ISD

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician program at Ottawa Area ISD, housed at Careerline Tech Center, offers a flexible and comprehensive pathway to a rewarding career in healthcare. This state-approved program provides students with essential skills through an asynchronous online format, enhanced by practical simulation experience via a lab kit. Graduates are well-prepared for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification exam, equipping them with the credentials needed for immediate entry into the phlebotomy field and contributing to a vital aspect of patient care.

Program Details:

• Cost: Approximately $2,000
• Duration: Up to 12 months to complete
• Schedule: Asynchronously online with simulation experience through a lab kit for assignments.
• Prerequisites: Enjoy helping others, ability to work as part of a team, and possessing basic skills such as medical terminology, CPR and First Aid, employability skills, and understanding phlebotomy principles. Students will also complete multiple blood draws on training models.
• Accreditations: State-approved program, prepares students for Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), including an NHA exam voucher.
• Career Outcomes: Prepares students for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification, enabling entry into phlebotomy roles.