About
Pioneer Institute’s Phlebotomy Hybrid Course (PLT) is offered in Houston, Texas. The course trains participants to draw blood samples under the supervision of physicians and other healthcare professionals, covering vascular anatomy and physiology, skin puncture, venipuncture, specimen collection and handling, safety, sanitation, and applicable regulations. It leads to a certificate of completion from Pioneer Institute; the state phlebotomy exam is optional. The program combines online sessions with in-person laboratory instruction and runs for eight weeks, including practice in venipuncture, dermal puncture, blood collection, special collections, specimen transport, and arterial blood collection. The published page does not identify admission prerequisites.
At a glance
- Format: Hybrid
- Next start: October 21, 2020
- Tuition: Tuition: $950.00; Registration Fee: $200.00; Textbook: $50.00; Total: $1,200.00
Organization
Pioneer Institute
Pioneer Institute Inc. is a healthcare training institute in Houston, Texas. It prepares people for work in healthcare through Certified Nursing Assistant, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Patient Care Technician, and Phlebotomy Seminar programs. Instruction is available through virtual online/classroom hybrid programs as well as face-to-face classroom instruction. The institute describes itself as an equal opportunity educational institution serving community members without discrimination based on sex, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. Scholarships are available to eligible students, and the institute provides job placement support through relationships with the Texas Workforce Commission, hospitals, and health clinics. Its training focuses on workforce preparation and healthcare career development.