About
Health Tech Associates’ Phlebotomy Technician Course in West Des Moines, Iowa, trains students in blood collection through asynchronous coursework and supervised venipuncture practice. Successful completion of the course requirements and competency demonstration leads to a Health Tech Associates Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Completion, while students may separately register for the MedCA national Phlebotomy Technician certification exam. The 10-day hybrid course combines nine days of online coursework completed at an individual pace with one comprehensive, in-person lab day. The lab includes a review, written exam, simulation blood draws, and supervised live venipuncture with classmates. The page does not state admission prerequisites.
At a glance
- Format: Hybrid
- Next start: October 6-October 15th; Lab Day: October 16th
- Leads to: MedCA national Phlebotomy Technician certification exam
Organization
Health Tech Associates
Health Tech Associates is a healthcare training institution in West Des Moines, Iowa. Its occupational fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, Medication Aide, and Phlebotomy. The school provides hybrid healthcare certifications for students and working adults, with CNA instruction combining online study with scheduled in-person laboratory and clinical days. Its training center serves students from communities throughout Central Iowa, including the Des Moines metropolitan area. Additional offerings include Advanced CNA (PCT), Pharmacy Tech, nursing school preparation, medication management, LPN IV Certification, and RN IV Refresher courses. Health Tech Associates also provides Iowa CNA state-testing support and continuing education, giving the institution a focus on entry-level healthcare preparation, role-specific certifications, and skills development for healthcare workers.