Program at a Glance
| Description | Info |
|---|---|
| Program Length | 160 Hours |
| Program Format | Classroom & Online Learning 80 Hours |
| Clinical Externship | 80 Hours |
| Certification | Eligible to sit for a National Certification Examination |
| Schedule | Tuesday & Thursdays (evenings) 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM Fridays (day) 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Payment Plans | Flexible Payment Plans Available |
| Scholarships | Grants & Scholarships may be available |
The 160-hour Phlebotomy Technician Program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, technical skills, and confidence needed to work in today's healthcare environment.
Students learn proper blood collection techniques, specimen handling, infection control procedures, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and professional patient interaction. Classroom instruction is reinforced through hands-on laboratory practice before students complete an 80-hour clinical externship in an approved healthcare facility.
Graduates leave prepared for entry-level employment and national certification opportunities.
Throughout the program you'll receive instruction in:
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Medical Terminology
- Venipuncture Techniques
- Capillary Blood Collection
- Blood Collection Equipment
- Specimen Handling & Processing
- Infection Control & Universal Precautions
- Legal & Ethical Responsibilities
- Patient Communication
- Professionalism
- Clinical Laboratory Practice
- Clinical Externship
Graduates of the Phlebotomy Technician Program may pursue employment in a variety of healthcare settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Medical Clinics
- Physician Offices
- Diagnostic Laboratories
- Blood Donation Centers
- Outpatient Medical Centers
- Long-Term Care Facilities
As demand for laboratory testing continues to grow, trained Phlebotomy Technicians remain an important part of the healthcare team.
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection safely and accurately.
- Properly identify patients before specimen collection.
- Collect blood specimens for a wide variety of laboratory tests.
- Process and transport specimens using accepted laboratory procedures.
- Follow infection control standards and universal precautions.
- Communicate professionally with patients and healthcare providers.
- Apply legal and ethical standards in healthcare.
- Prepare for a national Phlebotomy certification examination.
Admission Requirements
Applicants should be prepared to provide:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- TB/PPD test (within one year)
- Immunization records
- Government-issued photo identification
- Successfully complete the Digital Learning Readiness Assessment required for hybrid coursework
Our admissions staff will review all enrollment requirements during your appointment.
Why Choose Coastal Career Academy?
- Licensed healthcare training institution serving Southeastern Massachusetts since 1999
- Experienced instructors with real-world healthcare backgrounds
- Hands-on laboratory instruction
- Supervised clinical experience
- Monthly class starts
- Flexible payment plan options
- Career preparation and employment assistance after graduation
Frequently Asked Questions
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