Requirements

Academic Prerequisites

Must possess at least a U.S. High School Education or Equivalent and be 18 years of age.

Program Requirements

•Complete 48 hours of Basic and Advanced Didactic (classroom) phlebotomy training from an approved phlebotomy program.

•Complete 16 hours phlebotomy practice in a clinical setting that includes performance of at least 30 venipunctures and 10 skin punctures and observation of arterial punctures in an approved phlebotomy training program.

Exam Requirements

Must pass a National Certification Examination from a certifying organization

Required Documentation

•Certificate of Completion from an approved Phlebotomy

Training Program •

Phlebotomy Practical Training form signed by an MD, DO, PA, RN, CLB, CLS or CPT.

•National Certificate from a certifying agency 

•Officially sealed educational transcript proving individual has at least a U.S. high school education or equivalent.

•Certificate of Completion from

PHLEBOTOMY FULL COURSE (CPT I)

This course is designed for individuals who possess a minimum high school education and have no experience in phlebotomy. This course includes all requirements to be eligible to apply for a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) license in the state of Texas. A CPT I is authorized to do skin puncture and venipuncture blood collection.

Prerequisites:

Prospective students must provide the following in order to be eligible to enroll in the course:

1.    A valid government issued photo ID to confirm they are at least 18 years or older or a parent/legal guardian

must be present to co-sign registration form and enrollment agreement.

2.    Proof of completion of at least a U.S. high school education or equivalent.

To be eligible to enroll in the course, students must submit an official or unofficial high school, accredited college or GED transcript.Post-Secondary or Vocational Schools are not acceptable. If your education is from outside the U.S.,

COST OF TRAINING – Phlebotomy Full Course (CPT I)

Phlebotomy Course Itemized List of Charges:

1.    Tuition ------------------------------ (includes clinical externship) -----$600

2.    Registration Fee ------------------ (non-refundable) ---------------------$120

3.    National Examination -----------------------------(NHA)----------------- $129 (will be charged separate if student chooses to sit for national exam)

4.    Books/Supplies ---------------------------------------------------------------$180

Total charges for period of attendance ----------------------------------------$900 (excludes payment for National exam)

HOLIDAY/VACATION DAYS TO BE OBSERVED

Martin Luther King Day, Juneteenth, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Years Day.

ENROLLMENT PERIOD

Enrollment periods are the four times per year for each program term (8 weeks) on Sundays only from 8-5. This is subject to change to other days of the week as demand increases.

PROGRAM TERM DATES FOR 2026 – subject to change

April 12 - May 17 – 6 weeks

June 7- July 12 – 6 weeks

August 2- September 6 – 6 weeks

October 4- Novermber 8 – 6 weeks

CLASS SCHEDULE

Students will attend classes every Sunday from 8 to 5 PM for approximately 6 weeks. Students will be allowed a one hour lunch break from 12 to 1.

OFFICE HOURS

Office hours are 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday, even though classes are not in session. These hours are available for new students who are inquiring about the program and for current students. Anyone can call for information during these hours.

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