About
Kentucky School of Phlebotomy’s Phlebotomy Program in Louisville, Kentucky, trains students in blood collection and related patient-care procedures for work as phlebotomists. The program awards a certificate and offers the option to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician examination through the National Healthcareer Association. It is delivered on site over seven weeks, with six weeks of lecture, discussion, practical laboratory instruction, and supervised venipuncture followed by a 40-hour clinical externship for the PLB pathway. Admission requires students to be at least 18 years old and to hold a high school diploma, GED, or international high school diploma equivalency.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Tuition: Registration fee: $50; tuition: $500; laboratory fee: $150; books and supplies: $100; externship fee for PLB: $100.
- Leads to: Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) through the National Healthcareer Association
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Kentucky School of Phlebotomy
Kentucky School of Phlebotomy is a healthcare training school in Louisville, Kentucky. Its occupational fields include Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Medical Assistant, and Phlebotomy. The school offers specialized programs alongside hands-on workshops, including training related to clinical laboratory work and advanced patient-care skills. Its curriculum is developed by healthcare professionals, a Medical Doctor, and educational experts. Phlebotomy students participate in externships through partnerships with clinical laboratories and hospitals. The Clinical Medical Assisting program is described as preparing students for certification. The school also provides focused instruction in clinical laboratory assisting and related healthcare procedures, supporting a range of entry-level healthcare career paths.