Phlebotomy Technician Program | Union Centre Institute

Professional Certification Program

Phlebotomy Technician

Welcome to Union Centre Institute's Phlebotomy Technician Program. This comprehensive, fast-paced course combines flexible remote e-learning with extensive in-person laboratory instruction and real-world placement.

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Duration

8 Weeks (hybrid)

Next Start

Coming Soon Beginning 2027
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Program Highlights

8 Weeks

Accelerated Schedule

Earn your certification in an optimized 8-week blended cycle of online lecture and in-person lab.

Hands-On Lab Training

Real Practice Experience

Venipuncture and stick drills in our large room lab suite with experienced instructors.

NHA Certification

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Your NHA CPT national exam fee and full prep package are included with tuition.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Our structured program covers everything you need to become a confident, certified phlebotomy technician

Course Curriculum Format & Materials

8 Weeks · 64 Clock Hours · Lecture, Lab & Externship

Foundations & Safety

Weeks 1-2

Anatomy, physiology & the circulatory system
Medical terminology for the lab
Infection control & bloodborne pathogens
OSHA standards, PPE & safe blood handling
HIPAA, ethics & professional conduct
Patient identification & communication

Blood Collection Skills

Weeks 2-4

Venipuncture technique & order of draw
Capillary and dermal puncture
Evacuated tube systems & equipment
Specimen labeling, handling & transport
Special collections & blood cultures
Managing complications & difficult draws

Processing, Externship & Certification

Weeks 4-6

Specimen processing & centrifugation
Pre-analytical errors & quality control
Point-of-care testing basics
28-hour supervised clinical externship
NHA CPT exam review
Comprehensive skills check-off

Hybrid Delivery · All-Inclusive Tuition · NHA CPT Included

Delivery Format

Hybrid Model

36 hours online interactive lecture
36 hours in-house hands-on lab
28 hours clinical externship placement
Lab sessions Mondays & Wednesdays
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM each lab day
3 hours per session, 6 hours weekly

Required Materials

Included with Tuition

Phlebotomy Elsevier eBook, 6th Edition
VitalSource digital textbook access
Professional IV Supply Kit
Clinical simulation & multi-stick drill assets
NHA CPT digital review package
Diagnostic tests & target tutorials

Certification & Investment

$1,950 Per Student

NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam
National board exam fee included
All textbook & prep platform licenses
IV Supply Kit included, no extra cost
Full lecture, lab & externship access
One all-inclusive tuition, no hidden fees

Essential Skills You'll Learn

Venipuncture Capillary Puncture Order of Draw Tube Selection Blood Culture Collection Specimen Handling Specimen Processing Point-of-Care Testing Bloodborne Pathogen Safety Infection Control Patient Communication Medical Terminology

Your Career. Your Future.

Phlebotomy provides a strong foundation for careers in healthcare. As you gain experience and pursue additional education or certifications, you can expand into a variety of clinical, laboratory, and allied health professions.

Phlebotomy Technician

Collect blood specimens in hospitals, clinics, physician offices, and diagnostic laboratories.

Blood Donor Specialist

Support blood collection and donor services for blood banks, plasma centers, and mobile donation programs.

Laboratory Specimen Processor

Coordinate specimen preparation, processing, and transport for clinical laboratory testing.

Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician

Many phlebotomists expand their clinical skills through additional education to work in broader patient care roles.

Student Success Stories

    
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. DAA is a great program! In just 10 weeks I learned the basics of dental assisting and orthodontics and finished with my certificate of completing the program and my radiographer license! 2 weeks before I finished the program I was hired on at a great orthodontics office ! I have been there for over 6 months now and love it! It’s never too late to change your life! The instructors and katie the director are very helpful and take their time to personally help you anyway you need them! 10/10 recommend!!!
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It took me 10 weeks to get my certificate and the instructors was awesome. I’m glad I attended DAA on colerain
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was able to be a part of the Kenwood Dental Location! The ladies were awesome. Logan, Stephanie, and Katie did a great job instructing. I would definitely recommend friends to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Phlebotomy Technician program?

The program runs 8 weeks and covers 64 total clock hours: 32 hours of online lecture and 32 hours of in-house lab.

When do classes meet?

It's a hybrid format. Theory, anatomy, and safe blood handling are covered online through remote e-learning on your own schedule, while the hands-on labs meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 8:00 PM for the full 8-week cycle. That's 3 hours per lab day, 6 hours per week, all completed in the large room lab suite.

How much is tuition and what does it cover?

Tuition is $1,950 per student, all-inclusive. That covers all 100 lecture, lab, and externship hours, your VitalSource textbook and NHA prep licenses, the Professional IV Supply Kit for stick drills, and the NHA national board exam fee.

What certification will I earn?

The program prepares you for the NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam, a nationally recognized credential. Your board exam registration voucher is included with tuition, so there's no separate testing fee to pay out of pocket.

What books and materials do I need?

Everything is included when you register. You get the Phlebotomy Elsevier eBook, 6th Edition through VitalSource, a Professional IV Supply Kit for clinical simulation and multi-stick drills, the NHA CPT review package with diagnostic tests and tutorials, and your NHA CPT national board exam voucher.

Do I need prior medical experience to enroll?

No prior phlebotomy or clinical experience is required. The program trains you from the ground up, taking you from foundational anatomy and safe blood handling through venipuncture, capillary puncture, specimen handling, and real-world placement.

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