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
Register for Self-Paced Orientation
Register for Employee-Led Orientation (In-Person or via Zoom)
Getting Started
To get started, please create a student profile and register for one of our Healthcare Orientation Sessions. This is the first step toward enrolling in our healthcare classes. During orientation, you will learn about available programs, begin the registration process, and apply for grant funding that can cover up to 100% of your tuition.
Note: You only need to complete one orientation. Please choose either the employee-led session or the self-paced session—not both.
Step 1: Create a profile button
Click here to create a profile button.
Already taken a CCWA class? You probably already have an account-no need to create a new one.
Step 2: Register for Employee-Led Orientation
An employee-led orientation session is a live meeting—held in person or via Zoom—led by a CCWA staff member. During the session, you’ll get an overview of your program, next steps, and have a chance to ask questions in real time.
Click here to register for Employee-Led Orientation.
Step 3: Register for Self-Paced Orientation Sessions
- Log in to your new student profile
- Use the search bar in the top right corner to find CCWA Healthcare New Student Orientation
- Click “Register” to enroll
Step 4: Login Information for Self-Paced Orientation via Canvas
After you create your student profile and register for orientation, you will need to complete the orientation course in Canvas.
Log in to the class here.
If you do not know your USERNAME, please click on "Forgot Username" and follow the prompts. You will need to create a password for your account. Once you have set your password, write this down as you will use this login information repeatedly to access the course materials and assignments.
If you need help accessing your VCCS email account, see the How-To: Checking Your Student Email video. The Help Hub is also available for technical assistance via text (804-476-0401), phone (804-796-4000), or email (Helphub@brightpoint.edu).