Phlebotomy Technician Program at Northampton Community College

Embark on a rewarding healthcare career with Northampton Community College's comprehensive Phlebotomy Technician program. This hybrid course meticulously blends in-person lectures and hands-on lab sessions with a vital clinical externship, ensuring you gain the practical skills needed for success. With a curriculum designed to cover venipuncture, specimen handling, and essential communication, you'll be prepared to confidently enter the field and make a direct impact on patient care, all while benefitting from the college's broad reach and distinguished alumni network.

Program Details:

• Cost: Approximately $1,799 to $1,895
• Duration: 120 hours of lecture and lab, typically over 15 weeks, plus a minimum of 80 hours clinical externship
• Schedule: Hybrid format combining in-person lecture/lab sessions with an in-person clinical externship requiring hands-on venipuncture practice.
• Prerequisites: At least 18 years old and a high school diploma or GED. Additional health requirements (physical exams, vaccinations, immunizations, titers, COVID-119 vaccinations, TB testing) may be required.
• Accreditations: Institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). No specific specialized accreditation found for the Phlebotomy program itself.
• Career Outcomes: Unknown