About
Phlebotomy Program at Orange Technical College
Orange Technical College's Phlebotomy program offers a comprehensive 165-hour training designed to equip students with essential technical skills and knowledge, aligned with health science standards. This program prepares students for industry certification and successful careers in phlebotomy, emphasizing hands-on skill proficiency, safety, and infection control. As part of OTC's career certificate offerings, it stands out for its affordability and accelerated completion, positioning graduates for rapid entry into the healthcare field.
Program Details:
- Cost: Approximately $1,212.79, including tuition and various fees.
- Duration: 165 hours (approximately 5 weeks full-time).
- Schedule: Delivered in-person, including classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experience.
- Prerequisites: Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and may include a background check and drug screening. Specific prerequisites should be confirmed directly with the college.
- Accreditations: Orange Technical College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE). The program prepares students to take national certification exams to become certified phlebotomists.
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for national certification exams and careers in phlebotomy.
Organization
Orange Technical College - Avalon Campus
Orange Technical College
Orange Technical College, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, is a higher education institution focused on career and technical training, serving tens of thousands of students across Central Florida with multiple campuses including Avalon. It offers a variety of adult general education programs, including extensive ESOL and GED training, and provides affordable tuition rates as part of the Orange County Public Schools system. The phlebotomy program, for example, is delivered in-person with comprehensive classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experience, preparing students for industry certification and careers.
Highlights:
- Largest provider of adult general education programs in Central Florida
- Offers extensive ESOL and GED training
- Lowest tuition rates in the region
- Part of the Orange County Public Schools system
- Phlebotomy program offers comprehensive 165-hour training for industry certification