Phlebotomy Technician Technical Diploma

Embark on a rewarding career as a Phlebotomy Technician with Northwood Technical College's concise, one-semester program. This immersive course equips you with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and professional demeanor required for entry-level success in the field. Through comprehensive training in blood specimen collection, handling, and processing, complemented by vital hands-on clinical experience, you will be prepared to confidently perform routine venipuncture, capillary punctures, and specialized collection procedures, ensuring you are workforce-ready upon graduation.

Program Details:

• Cost: Approximately $1,220, including $1,087 for tuition and fees and $133 for books and supplies.
• Duration: One semester (approximately 16 weeks), including a 100-hour clinical phlebotomy experience.
• Schedule: Delivered via a combination of in-person, online, and hybrid formats, tailored to specific class content.
• Prerequisites: Completion of online application and registration with fee, official high school diploma or GED transcript, admission to the Phlebotomy Certificate or Medical Laboratory Technician program, and Basic Life Support (BLS) training before the clinical course. Corequisite courses include Basic Lab Skills and Medical Terminology.
• Accreditations: Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Graduates are eligible to take the Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification exam through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification.
• Career Outcomes: Prepares competent entry-level phlebotomists for the field.