Phlebotomy Technician Program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Unlock a vital career in healthcare with the Phlebotomy Technician program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. This accelerated certificate option, completable in just one semester, equips you with the essential skills to draw and process blood specimens, master human anatomy, and perform venipuncture. Combining online coursework with critical hands-on clinical practice and a unique lab kit for simulation, this hybrid program offers flexible training that prepares you for immediate entry into healthcare settings alongside medical lab technicians. Benefit from a highly affordable education at the most affordable college in northwest Georgia, ensuring a rapid and cost-effective path to a rewarding profession.

Program Details:

• Cost: Approximately $107 per credit hour (total cost depends on credit hours required for the certificate)
• Duration: One semester
• Schedule: Hybrid modality, combining online coursework with hands-on clinical practice. An online certification course with a lab kit for simulation experience is available.
• Prerequisites: Completion of GNTC application, submission of transcripts (if applicable), meeting minimum admission requirements (e.g., assessment tests), maintaining a GPA of 2.0 or better, and achieving a numerical grade of 70 or better in each Phlebotomy course including clinical practice.
• Accreditations: Institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Program prepares students for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• Career Outcomes: Prepares students to work alongside medical lab technicians in healthcare settings, enabling entry into the phlebotomy field upon certification.