Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing Program

Embark on a rewarding healthcare career with the Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing program at College of Western Idaho. This comprehensive program is designed to transform you into a highly skilled Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) through a blend of online learning and essential hands-on laboratory and clinical training. Benefit from College of Western Idaho's commitment to workforce training and its use of advanced simulation equipment, preparing you for immediate entry into a vital role within the healthcare industry. Gain the practical expertise and nationally recognized certification needed to excel in specimen collection and processing, making a direct impact on patient care.

Program Details:

• Cost: $1,725 (additional costs for textbooks and scrubs may apply)
• Duration: Approximately 10 weeks
• Schedule: Hybrid (online learning modules combined with in-class lectures and skills laboratories)
• Prerequisites: Minimum age of 16, high school diploma or GED, completion of 120 hours of Basic Phlebotomy training, and successful completion of 50 blood draws and 10 capillary draws.
• Accreditations: WIOA Approved. Upon successful completion, students earn the nationally recognized Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) credential. College of Western Idaho is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
• Career Outcomes: Unknown