About
Phlebotomy Technician Program
Unlock a vital career in healthcare with Southern Westchester BOCES's Phlebotomy Technician program. This comprehensive online certification course equips you with the essential medical knowledge and practical venipuncture skills to safely collect blood specimens for laboratory analysis. Prepare for national certification exams with confidence, gaining expertise in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology related to blood collection. Designed for accessibility and flexibility, this program offers a clear pathway to becoming a certified phlebotomist, ready to contribute to patient care and diagnostic processes.
Program Details:
- Cost: Specific tuition or enrollment fees are not clearly listed; possible payment plans with a $25 processing fee may exist, and options for no-cost training through certain programs.
- Duration: 60-hour certification course
- Schedule: Online certification course, making it accessible for diverse learners.
- Prerequisites: Southern Westchester BOCES does not explicitly list specific prerequisites; generally requires a high school diploma or equivalent and may require basic health screenings or immunizations.
- Accreditations: Prepares students for national certification exams such as those offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or the American Society for Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT).
- Career Outcomes: Prepares learners to collect blood specimens safely for laboratory analysis and for national certification exams.
Organization
Southern Westchester BOCES
Southern Westchester BOCES is a regional educational service organization in Rye Brook, New York, supporting students, school districts, and communities across its region. Its occupational training fields include Automotive Service Technician, Dental Assistant, HVAC, In-person Clinical Medical Assistant, In-person Phlebotomy certification and Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) certification, and Welding, among others. The organization also provides Medical Administrative Assistant and Medical Billing / Coding certification and Medical Administrative Assistant certification pathways. Southern Westchester BOCES describes its work as student-centered and focused on equity, access, and opportunity. Its services extend beyond career preparation to support educational partners through expertise, collaboration, and forward-thinking leadership. The organization serves as a centralized regional hub and works with local schools and broader community partners.