Idaho Medical Academy’s Phlebotomy Technician Course is offered at its Boise campus in Boise, Idaho. The program trains students to perform blood draws, including venipuncture and capillary punctures, while following patient-identification, specimen-handling, infection-control, and safety procedures. It prepares students for national phlebotomy certification exams, including the National Healthcareer Association Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam, and includes on-site testing. The five-week course is delivered in person through lecture, laboratory, and clinical practice. Admission requires a high school diploma or GED for national certification eligibility, and students must be 18 or older or 16 with a guardian’s permission.
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Idaho Medical Academy
Idaho Medical Academy, established in 2014 in Boise, Idaho, is a higher education institution specializing in healthcare training. It offers programs such as EMT, Phlebotomy Technician, Medical Assistant, CPR & AHA, and AEMT courses. The academy provides national exam preparation and flexible learning through both classroom and self-paced online courses, focusing on community impact and ensuring students are ready for professional certification. Students benefit from over 80 years of combined EMS and healthcare instructor experience.
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