About
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
Organization
College of Western Idaho - Boise Campus
College of Western Idaho is an institution in Boise, Idaho, offering occupational training in Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Assistant, Online Dental Assistant, Patient Care Technician, and Phlebotomy. Its workforce development offerings include certificate-based preparation for healthcare roles, with instruction covering patient care, foundational nursing skills, infection control, and practical experience. The Certified Nursing Assistant Preparation course combines theoretical instruction with hands-on skills training and also offers an online instruction option paired with in-person practice. The program prepares students for the Certified Nursing Assistant certification exam and has a minimum starting age of 16. College of Western Idaho also provides workforce development training in related areas, including medication assistance, hemodialysis technology, and pharmacy technology.