Professional Certification Program

Phlebotomy Technician

Welcome to Union Centre Institute's Phlebotomy Technician Program. This comprehensive, fast-paced course combines flexible remote e-learning with extensive in-person laboratory instruction and real-world placement.

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Duration

6 Weeks (hybrid)

Next Start

September 2026

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Program Highlights

6 Weeks

Accelerated Schedule

Earn your certification in an optimized 6-week blended cycle of online lecture and in-person lab.

Hands-On Lab Training

Real Practice Experience

Venipuncture and stick drills in our large room lab suite with experienced instructors.

Clinical Externship

Real-World Placement

28 hours of supervised externship applying your skills in a live healthcare setting.

NHA Certification

Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Your NHA CPT national exam fee and full prep package are included with tuition.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Our structured program covers everything you need to become a confident, certified phlebotomy technician

6 Weeks · 100 Clock Hours · Lecture, Lab & Externship

Foundations & Safety

Weeks 1-2
  • Anatomy, physiology & the circulatory system
  • Medical terminology for the lab
  • Infection control & bloodborne pathogens
  • OSHA standards, PPE & safe blood handling
  • HIPAA, ethics & professional conduct
  • Patient identification & communication

Blood Collection Skills

Weeks 2-4
  • Venipuncture technique & order of draw
  • Capillary and dermal puncture
  • Evacuated tube systems & equipment
  • Specimen labeling, handling & transport
  • Special collections & blood cultures
  • Managing complications & difficult draws

Processing, Externship & Certification

Weeks 4-6
  • Specimen processing & centrifugation
  • Pre-analytical errors & quality control
  • Point-of-care testing basics
  • 28-hour supervised clinical externship
  • NHA CPT exam review
  • Comprehensive skills check-off

Hybrid Delivery · All-Inclusive Tuition · NHA CPT Included

Delivery Format

Hybrid Model
  • 36 hours online interactive lecture
  • 36 hours in-house hands-on lab
  • 28 hours clinical externship placement
  • Lab sessions Mondays & Wednesdays
  • 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM each lab day
  • 3 hours per session, 6 hours weekly

Required Materials

Included with Tuition
  • Phlebotomy Elsevier eBook, 6th Edition
  • VitalSource digital textbook access
  • Professional IV Supply Kit
  • Clinical simulation & multi-stick drill assets
  • NHA CPT digital review package
  • Diagnostic tests & target tutorials

Certification & Investment

$1,950 Per Student
  • NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam
  • National board exam fee included
  • All textbook & prep platform licenses
  • IV Supply Kit included, no extra cost
  • Full lecture, lab & externship access
  • One all-inclusive tuition, no hidden fees

Essential Skills You'll Learn

Venipuncture Capillary Puncture Order of Draw Tube Selection Blood Culture Collection Specimen Handling Specimen Processing Point-of-Care Testing Bloodborne Pathogen Safety Infection Control Patient Communication Medical Terminology

Your Career. Your Future.

Phlebotomy provides a strong foundation for careers in healthcare. As you gain experience and pursue additional education or certifications, you can expand into a variety of clinical, laboratory, and allied health professions.

Phlebotomy Technician

Collect blood specimens in hospitals, clinics, physician offices, and diagnostic laboratories.

Blood Donor Specialist

Support blood collection and donor services for blood banks, plasma centers, and mobile donation programs.

Laboratory Specimen Processor

Coordinate specimen preparation, processing, and transport for clinical laboratory testing.

Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician

Many phlebotomists expand their clinical skills through additional education to work in broader patient care roles.

Student Success Stories

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Phlebotomy Technician program?

The program runs 6 weeks and covers 100 total clock hours: 36 hours of online lecture, 36 hours of in-house lab, and a 28-hour clinical externship.

When do classes meet?

It's a hybrid format. Theory, anatomy, and safe blood handling are covered online through remote e-learning on your own schedule, while the hands-on labs meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 8:00 PM for the full 6-week cycle. That's 3 hours per lab day, 6 hours per week, all completed in the large room lab suite.

How much is tuition and what does it cover?

Tuition is $1,950 per student, all-inclusive. That covers all 100 lecture, lab, and externship hours, your VitalSource textbook and NHA prep licenses, the Professional IV Supply Kit for stick drills, and the NHA national board exam fee.

What certification will I earn?

The program prepares you for the NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam, a nationally recognized credential. Your board exam registration voucher is included with tuition, so there's no separate testing fee to pay out of pocket.

What books and materials do I need?

Everything is included when you register. You get the Phlebotomy Elsevier eBook, 6th Edition through VitalSource, a Professional IV Supply Kit for clinical simulation and multi-stick drills, the NHA CPT review package with diagnostic tests and tutorials, and your NHA CPT national board exam voucher.

Do I need prior medical experience to enroll?

No prior phlebotomy or clinical experience is required. The program trains you from the ground up, taking you from foundational anatomy and safe blood handling through venipuncture, capillary puncture, specimen handling, and real-world placement.

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