About
NGH School of Health Sciences’ Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC) Program in Nashville, Tennessee, trains students in phlebotomy techniques, including blood collection, specimen preparation, patient identification, and basic point-of-care testing. The program provides a certificate of completion and prepares graduates for the National Healthcareer Association Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification exam. It is delivered through six weeks of classroom instruction followed by six weeks of clinical training, running for approximately 12 weeks overall. Admission requires proof of high school graduation or GED completion, a criminal background check, drug screening, specified immunization or testing documentation, and basic life support or CPR certification for healthcare workers.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Leads to: National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam
Organization
NGH School of Health Sciences
NGH School of Health Sciences is a hospital-based school in Nashville, Tennessee, sponsored by Nashville General Hospital. It prepares students for careers in Certified Nursing Assistant, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), and Phlebotomy, along with radiologic technology and related health sciences fields. The school also offers training connected to medical imaging and basic life-support certifications. Established in 1958, it has operated as part of Nashville General Hospital’s educational programs for more than six decades. Its coursework is designed around health sciences careers and includes clinical areas associated with hospital-based work. The school provides programs for people beginning a healthcare career as well as those changing career paths.