The Phlebotomy Institute of Central PA is dedicated to providing you the education, knowledge and hands-on experience to enter into the workforce prepared to be an intergal part of a healthcare team! The program titled Clinical Phlebotomy will provide instruction in the proper technique of how to collect blood samples using venipuncture, capillary puncture procedures. Non-blood specimen collections are also discussed. Instruction will include how to properly and safely use needles, lancets and butterflies to collect samples, as well as the different types of collection tubes to use for the appropriate tests. Basic specimen preparation, patient (customer) interactions and confidentiality issues are addressed. A diploma will be issued upon successful completion of the course. The course objective is to prepare students to gain employment as entry-level phlebotomists. Students successfully completing the course are eligible to sit for a certification exam offered by National Healthcareer Association. Clock hours are non-transferable. Classes will be offered semi-annually in March and September.

Centre LifeLink EMS Phlebotomy Program

Unlock a vital healthcare career with the 7-week Clinical Phlebotomy program at Centre LifeLink EMS, operating as the Phlebotomy Institute of Central PA. This hybrid program uniquely blends online learning with hands-on clinical training, equipping you with essential skills in venipuncture and capillary puncture. Benefit from instruction by certified phlebotomists in a program recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Centre LifeLink EMS stands out as one of only three CAAS-certified ambulance services in PA, ensuring a high-standard learning environment focused on real-world application and patient care.

Program Details:

• Cost: $1,350 for tuition (including textbook) plus a $150 application fee.
• Duration: 7 weeks.
• Schedule: Hybrid format combining online learning with in-person clinical training, with classes held 2 nights per week (Mondays and Thursdays, 6-9pm), plus a 40-hour externship for real-life experience. Two start dates each year (March and September).
• Prerequisites: General good health, emotional stability, and normal visual acuity (corrective lenses allowed if needed).
• Accreditations: Centre LifeLink EMS is accredited as an EMS Education Institute under the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of EMS. The phlebotomy program instructors are certified phlebotomists actively employed in healthcare; no specific separate accreditation for the phlebotomy program itself is listed.
• Career Outcomes: Unknown

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