Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy Program Policies and Admission Requirements

The Phlebotomy program is where future Phlebotomists can get their comprehensive training at affordable rates. The Phlebotomist of today assist in clinical or laboratory settings to obtain blood samples as ordered by the physician or other qualified healthcare practitioners for diagnostic purposes. Our program is aimed at producing skillful Phlebotomy Technicians who perform delegated duties within the scope of phlebotomy practice as defined by the American Society of Pathologist (ASCP), National Health Association (NHA), and National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).

As Phlebotomy Technicians, students will need to improve on dexterity and communication skills. Student will also be coached in proper blood draws from clients, interpreting blood drawing orders from physicians, laboratory specimen handling protocol and other essential topics related to the Phlebotomy profession. The Phlebotomy program is a 90-clock hour program that is completed in five (5) weeks for day class and eight (8) weeks for the evening class. Upon completion of the Phlebotomy Program, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Completion in Phlebotomy and be ready to take the National Certification Exam. The application and examination fee for the National Certification Exam is not included in the cost of tuition.

Outline

• Phlebotomy Fundamentals
• Safety and Compliance
• Patient Preparation
• Routine Blood Collections
• Special Collections
• Processing Specimens

Certification upon successful completion of NHA Exam: Phlebotomy Technician National Certification (CPT)

Admission Requirements

• 18 years and above
• Valid State IDs/SSN
• CPR/BLS for Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association (AHA)
• TB skin test/Negative Chest X-Ray
• High School Diploma/GED
• Admission interview /Complete Admission Package
• Plain black scrub set
• Tuition $1400 (includes textbook, lab supplies, and NHA Study Materials)
• $100 nonrefundable registration fee. Three (3) affordable payment options If not paying in full. (8 week course only)
• White Leather or Pleather sneakers
• No long or artificial nails per OSHA and program requirements

Students are responsible for the cost of the Nation Certification Exam fees.

All admission requirements must be completed before the first day of class.

Delivery Method: Residential

Options for Certification examination:

• The National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• National Association of Health Professionals-NAHP certification exams can be taken after completion of the program and the required number of blood draws are accomplished.

Students may qualify for Kansas Workforce KHPOP, or MO Full Employment Council (FEC) financial assistance.

Payment plans available (only applicable to 8 week course):

Plan A: $1400.00 full payment at start of class

Plan B: $100.00 Registration fee and two payments of $650.00. One payment on the first day of class. The second payment due 3 weeks after start date. These dates are scheduled and set upon admission. If the payment agreement is not met, the student will be dropped.

Plan C: $100.00 Registration fee and three payments. One payment of $500.00 must be made on the first day of class and the other two payments will be set, and a signed agreement completed, during admissions. If payments are not made on the scheduled days for the agreed-upon amounts, the student will be dropped from the course