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Basic Phlebotomy Technician Program

Excelsior Healthcare Academy's Basic Phlebotomy Technician program offers a transformative education designed to equip aspiring healthcare professionals with the essential skills and compassionate approach needed for a successful career in phlebotomy. With a blend of classroom theory and hands-on clinical rotations, this program emphasizes personalized attention and practical experience, preparing students to confidently excel in diverse medical settings such as hospitals, laboratories, and clinics. Graduates are empowered to contribute meaningfully to patient care and elevate their healthcare careers through a supportive learning environment focused on excellence and community impact.

Program Details:

  • Cost: $1,600
  • Duration: Four weeks
  • Schedule: Hybrid modality, combining online coursework with in-person clinical rotations and evening school classes.
  • Prerequisites: Applicants must be at least 18 years old (or have parental permission if under 18), possess a high school diploma, GED, or pass a Basic Skills Test with a minimum verbal score of 70% and a minimum math score of 70%. A personal interview is also required.
  • Accreditations: Accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), issues Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certifications through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), and approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
  • Career Outcomes: Prepares students to work confidently in hospitals, laboratories, and medical settings.

Organization

Excelsior Health Care Academy

Excelsior Healthcare Academy is a healthcare training institution in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Its occupational fields include Adult First Aid Certification, Basic Phlebotomy Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), and Patient Care Technician. The academy describes its instruction as combining classroom education, hands-on training, clinical experiences, and personalized support. Program subjects include bedside patient care, vital signs, electrocardiogram procedures, blood draws, hemodialysis, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical ethics, and emergency response. The school also offers morning and evening classes, and its stated mission emphasizes developing compassionate, skilled healthcare professionals. Its CNA program presents bedside care under federal and state requirements and prepares graduates for the Illinois Department of Public Health Certified Nursing Assistant Examination.

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Location

523 S Halsted St, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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