About
GST BOCES Adult Education Phlebotomy Technician Program
Unlock a rewarding career in healthcare with the GST BOCES Adult Education Phlebotomy Technician program. This hands-on, in-person training is meticulously designed to equip you with the practical skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level phlebotomy positions and to confidently prepare you for national certification. Benefit from a comprehensive curriculum emphasizing skill development, delivered in a supportive environment focused on workforce readiness. This program offers a unique pathway to immediate employment and a vital role in patient care, ensuring you gain the competencies to excel in the healthcare field.
Program Details:
- Cost: Approximately $1,650 to $2,250
- Duration: 90 hours
- Schedule: 6 weeks, with two lessons delivered weekly, in-person
- Prerequisites: Physical exam, proof of immunizations, and completion of the TABE assessment before enrollment. Scrubs required for clinical experience if off-site clinical locations are used.
- Accreditations: Designed to prepare students for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam. GST BOCES is applying for reaffirmation of accreditation with the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for entry-level phlebotomy positions in healthcare settings, emphasizing practical workplace competencies.
Organization
Greater Southern Tier (GST) BOCES (Elmira)
GST BOCES
GST BOCES is a primary and secondary education organization that provides shared services to New York school districts, employing about 576 staff members. It uniquely facilitates collaboration and cost containment among school districts statewide through shared educational programs and services, helping to relieve financial burdens and promote equity. The organization offers specialized programs, such as the Adult Education Phlebotomy Technician program, which provides hands-on practical skills training, prepares students for national certification, and is delivered in-person with a focus on workforce readiness. The mission emphasizes customer need, commitment to excellence, and ensuring the success of diverse community members through cost-effective, quality programs in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
Highlights:
- Facilitates collaboration and cost containment among school districts statewide
- Provides shared educational programs and services to relieve financial burdens
- Promotes equity among school districts
- Offers specialized Adult Education Phlebotomy Technician program
- Phlebotomy program provides hands-on practical skills training
- Prepares students for national certification
- Delivered in-person with a focus on workforce readiness