This instructor-led course is entirely online for students who are interested in earning their phlebotomy certification in an online learning environment. This course also includes the national exam through NHA. The certification exam must be proctored in the city where the student lives. The fee for the test is $125. The student will have to provide evidence of 100 successful blood draws through skills performed during the clinical externship. They will be provided with a draw log sheet to record their draws, which must be signed off by a medical professional such as an LPN, Certified Phlebotomist, MD, RN or MA. Students must locate a lab, physician’s office or other location where they will be allowed to complete their draws and other pertinent skills. Students will have access to lecture PowerPoints, Interactive Videos, Resources, Program Assignments, Module Test, and 24/7 helpdesk assistance for CANVAS.

Medical Assistant Program

Embark on a fulfilling career in healthcare with the comprehensive Medical Assistant Program at Heritage Health Career Center. This GNPEC-approved, instructor-led program is designed to equip you with the essential skills for a dynamic role in medical settings. Through a blend of intensive classroom training, hands-on lab work, and a vital clinical externship, you will gain practical experience and theoretical knowledge. Offered with both online and in-person modalities, this program provides the flexibility to achieve your career aspirations in a supportive and rigorous learning environment.

Program Details:

• Cost: 2230 USD
• Duration: 12-15 weeks
• Schedule: Instructor-led, with 144 hours of classroom and laboratory training and 120 hours of clinical externship. Offered both fully online and in-person.
• Prerequisites: Physically able to bend, kneel, and lift; able to communicate clearly in English.
• Accreditations: Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Committee (GNPEC)
• Career Outcomes: Unknown

This comprehensive 180-hour program prepares students to proficiently function as phlebotomy technicians and to pass the certification exam. The course includes 60 classroom and laboratory hours, and 120 clinical externship hours. Important practice and background information on anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system and other body systems are covered. Medical terminology, disease processes, ethics and legal aspects of patient contact are also covered. Additionally, students will perform hands on skills to include; introduction to the function and proper use of various needles, tubes and other specimen collection devices.

The Medical Assistant certification program at Heritage Health Career Center is a comprehensive training program that equips students with the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in the healthcare industry. The program covers a wide range of topics including clinical procedures, patient care, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and administrative tasks. With hands-on training and job placement assistance, graduates of the Medical Assistant certification program are well-prepared to enter the workforce.