Phlebotomy Technician Program

Phlebotomy Technician Training Program Overview

Prepare for entry-level work in the phlebotomy medical field through career-focused phlebotomy training at Sheridan Technical College. Students learn safe blood collection practices, specimen handling, labeling, and transport procedures used in hospital laboratories, blood centers, and other healthcare settings.

The Phlebotomy Technician program is offered in a hybrid format and combines classroom instruction with hands-on training. Students build practical skills used to draw blood from patients or donors for medical laboratory testing and prepare for national certification eligibility after completion.

What Does a Phlebotomy Technician Do?

Phlebotomy technicians collect blood specimens from patients or donors so samples can be used for medical laboratory testing. In this role, technicians may draw blood by venipuncture or capillary puncture, label specimens correctly, prepare specimens when needed, and transport them to the appropriate laboratory sections.

This career path may be a good fit for students who are detail-oriented, comfortable working with patients, and interested in hands-on healthcare work in laboratories, blood centers, hospitals, or other healthcare facilities.

What You’ll Learn in the Phlebotomy Technician Program

Students in the Phlebotomy Technician program learn both theoretical knowledge and practical skills used in healthcare and laboratory settings.

• Venipuncture and capillary puncture
• Safe and efficient blood collection practices
• Blood specimen collection from adults, children, and neonates
• Obtaining adequate and correct blood specimens
• Proper specimen labeling
• Specimen handling and transportation procedures
• Preparation of blood smears
• Medical terminology
• Infection control and safe work practices
• CDC guidelines related to HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, and other diseases

How Long Does It Take to Become a Phlebotomist?

Sheridan Technical College’s Phlebotomy Technician program is 165 hours and can be completed full time in 15 weeks. The program is designed to help students build the classroom knowledge and hands-on skills needed for entry-level phlebotomy work.

Program length, start dates, schedule, and cost may vary by term, so students should review the current program flyer for the latest details.

Phlebotomy Certification Preparation

Upon completion of the Phlebotomy Technician program, students are eligible for national certification. The program prepares students to take an approved state and/or nationally recognized industry certification or licensure exam in their field of study.

Certification exam options listed for the program include:

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
• National Healthcare Association (NHA)
• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Admission Requirements

Prospective students must complete an orientation/counselor interview. Students who want to be exempt from CORE must provide proof of relevant professional or academic accomplishment in a healthcare field, such as work experience, coursework, certification, or degree, along with a valid CPR card.

Students should contact the program counselor or review the current program flyer for complete admission details.

Where Can Phlebotomy Technicians Work?

Phlebotomy technicians may work in healthcare settings where blood collection and specimen handling are needed. The program is designed to prepare students for employment in hospital laboratories, blood centers, and other healthcare facilities.

Get Started with Phlebotomy Training

Ready to start phlebotomy training? Review the current program flyer or get started today to learn more about Sheridan Technical College’s Phlebotomy Technician program, including cost, schedule, content, and admission requirements, or contact the counselor at:
[email protected]
754-321-5443