About
PAL CNA Training Academy’s Phlebotomy Technician program in Little Rock, Arkansas, prepares students to draw blood and collect and prepare blood and non-blood samples for medical and clinical testing. The program awards a certificate of completion and makes graduates eligible to sit for the national certification exam through NHA. It uses online classroom theory instruction alongside in-person, hands-on skills lab training and consists of 72 hours, including 48 theory hours and 24 skills lab hours. Admission requires proof of a high school diploma or GED, a negative TB skin test or chest X-ray completed within the previous 12 months, and a criminal background check and 9-panel drug screen. During flu season, proof of a current influenza vaccination is required before clinical activities begin.
At a glance
- Format: Hybrid
- Leads to: national certification exam through NHA
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
Organization
PAL CNA Training Academy
PAL CNA Training Academy is a healthcare training institution in Little Rock, Arkansas. It trains people for Caregiver, Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), and Phlebotomy roles. The academy offers stackable healthcare credentials for adults with varied educational backgrounds and for graduates adding skills as their roles change. Instruction combines classroom learning, laboratory practice, and clinical experience, including training at licensed facilities for applicable programs. Its coursework supports practical, job-ready skills and includes pathways that combine multiple healthcare subjects. Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), and CPR / Basic Life Support training makes students eligible for Patient Care Technician certification through the National Healthcareer Association.