About
Phlebotomy Technician Course at St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES
Embark on a rewarding healthcare career with the comprehensive Phlebotomy Technician course at St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES. This program offers a dynamic hybrid learning experience, blending flexible online coursework with essential hands-on lab and clinical training. Designed for aspiring phlebotomists, it meticulously prepares students for Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification, equipping them with the expertise to confidently and accurately draw blood samples for vital medical testing and donations. Graduates emerge with a nationally recognized credential and practical skills, ready to contribute to the healthcare field.
Program Details:
- Cost: $2,108 (includes textbook and certification exam)
- Duration: Approximately 90 hours
- Schedule: Hybrid format, combining online asynchronous coursework with hands-on lab and clinical experiences
- Prerequisites: Students must be 18 years of age or older; no prior experience is required.
- Accreditations: Prepares students to earn the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), with an NHA exam voucher included.
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for roles in medical testing and blood donation, ready to pursue CPT certification.
Organization
St. Lawrence-Lewis Co. BOCES Adult Education
St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES
St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES, founded in 1950 and headquartered in Canton, NY, serves 18 school districts across St. Lawrence and Lewis Counties. This organization offers specialized programs including Agricultural Studies Academy, Special Education, and multiple technical career centers with industry-recognized certifications, such as the comprehensive Phlebotomy Technician course. The Phlebotomy program is delivered in a hybrid format, combining online asynchronous coursework with hands-on lab and clinical experiences, preparing students to become Certified Phlebotomy Technicians.
Highlights:
- Serves 18 school districts in two counties through a cooperative shared services model
- Offers specialized career and technical education centers including agricultural studies academy, northwest tech center, seaway tech center, and southwest tech center
- Provides career training programs where students can earn industry-recognized certifications, notably at the seaway tech center
- Phlebotomy technician course is approximately 90 hours and costs $2,108, including textbook and certification exam
- Phlebotomy program requires students to be 18 years or older with no prior experience