The Laboratory Assistant/EKG Technician/Phlebotomist Training Certificate program at Houston Career Institute offers comprehensive training for those looking to pursue a career in healthcare. In just 36 weeks, you can gain the skills needed for entry-level positions in these specialized fields, where you’ll work directly with patients and alongside doctors and other healthcare professionals.

Why Train to Become a Laboratory Assistant/EKG Technician/Phlebotomist?
If you enjoy working on the clinical side of healthcare and want to engage with both patients and medical providers, this could be the career path for you. These roles involve using advanced medical equipment and working in diagnostic labs, hospitals, and clinics. You’ll be a vital part of healthcare teams, helping to deliver high-quality patient care.

• Laboratory Assistants handle tasks like conducting lab tests, preparing specimens, maintaining lab facilities, and managing inventory.
• EKG Technicians operate electrocardiogram (EKG) machines to monitor patients' heart performance by attaching electrodes and wires to specific parts of the body.
• Phlebotomists are responsible for drawing blood and collecting other bodily fluid samples for lab testing, ensuring that everything is labeled and prepared properly.

Graduates of HCI’s program will be prepared to take certification exams for the Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) and EKG Technician (NCET) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Upon completion, students receive a Laboratory Assistant/EKG Technician/Phlebotomist Diploma and are ready for entry-level roles in clinics, hospitals, doctor’s offices, or laboratories.