Class Description
This program prepares students to be professional phlebotomy technicians dedicated to the art of blood withdrawal. Graduates are equipped to prepare the patient, perform venipuncture and assist to maintain the quality of the specimen. The student will obtain information on different blood draw methods, additives and handling procedures. The program goal is to prepare competent entry-level phlebotomy technicians in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains.
Certification Validity:
2 years
Total Course Hours:
80 hours (live virtual lectures & in-person labs)
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Course Structure & Schedule
This is a hybrid program, combining online instruction and in-person lab sessions. Students will receive a detailed course calendar on the first day of class. Classes are held twice a week, Fridays on Zoom and Saturdays in-person.
Schedule:
- Fridays (Zoom):
Daytime Class: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Evening Class: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Saturdays (In-Person):
Day and evening classes come together: 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
In-Person Lab Locations:
- Chester Campus-Brightpoint Community College
- Downtown Campus-Reynolds Community College
What's Included in Tuition?
- Course materials (access to NHA modules)
- Instructor-led training
- Online study guide
- Six (6) practice exams
- One attempt at the NHA CPT Certification Exam
- Certification exam will be held on the last day of class
Upcoming Class Dates
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (AM)
08/08/2025 - 10/04/2025
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (PM)
08/08/2025 - 10/04/2025
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
10/24/2025 - 12/20/2025
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