Phlebotomy Technician
Master blood specimen collection in 100 hours of training.
A structured path into clinical laboratory services, with personal coaching to help learners complete training, pass certification, and confidently enter the healthcare workforce.
What Is a Phlebotomy Technician?
A Phlebotomy Technician is a healthcare professional trained to collect blood specimens for testing, transfusions, donations, and medical research.
This course provides an introduction to the field of phlebotomy, giving you the knowledge and concepts needed to understand specimen collection and laboratory processes. You will study healthcare structures, safety protocols, and infection control, as well as medical terminology and anatomy relevant to blood collection.
The course examines the circulatory and immune systems, routine venipuncture and capillary collection procedures, and factors that may complicate specimen collection. Additional topics include handling and transporting specimens, special collection requirements, point-of-care testing, quality systems in phlebotomy, and legal and ethical issues such as patient confidentiality.
By the end of this course, you will be prepared with the foundational knowledge necessary for entry-level roles in healthcare settings that involve specimen management and laboratory testing.
Phlebotomy Technicians work in hospitals, clinical laboratories, blood donation centers, physician offices, and outpatient care facilities. The role requires direct patient interaction, attention to detail, and strict adherence to safety and infection control protocols.
Strong demand for phlebotomists across healthcare settings
Job Growth Outlook
100 hours
Training Duration
How Phlebotomy Technician Training Is Delivered
Format
Delivered 100% online in a structured, mentor-supported format built for adult learners, with coaching from course through career.
Typical Timeline
100 hours of training with 12 months of platform access
Complete in as little as 6–8 weeks with focused, full-time study
Flexibility
Designed to fit around job searching, work, or family responsibilities
Learning Flow
Includes 9 SIMTICS virtual hands-on labs covering venipuncture, capillary puncture, BLS, urinalysis, and more.
Coaching Support
Personal coaching included through Career-Bond to keep you motivated and help you network
What You'll Learn in Phlebotomy Technician Training
Core Skills
The foundational skills you'll build in this program.
- Role of the phlebotomist, professional standards, and ethical responsibilities
- Healthcare organization structure and laboratory services
- Safety protocols including OSHA requirements and hazard identification
- Infection control, chain of infection, and Standard Precautions
- Medical terminology, abbreviations, and documentation
- Human anatomy, physiology, and the circulatory system
- Venipuncture and capillary collection procedures and equipment
- Specimen handling, transport, processing, and order of draw
- Special collections including blood cultures, timed draws, and forensic requirements
- Point-of-care testing methods and quality assurance
Tools & Technology
Practical tools and frameworks used in the field.
- Venipuncture equipment (needles, syringes, evacuated tubes, winged infusion sets)
- Tourniquets, antiseptics, and disinfectants
- Capillary puncture devices
- Centrifuges and specimen processing equipment
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
- Point-of-care testing devices
Safety & Compliance
Safety protocols and compliance requirements.
- OSHA workplace safety standards
- Hand hygiene and infection control protocols
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) usage
- Sharps disposal and bloodborne pathogen precautions
- Patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
- Chain of custody procedures for legal specimens
Is Phlebotomy Technician Training Right For You?
This program is designed for serious adults who want a structured path into a career in laboratory services.
This Program Is For You If...
- You're seeking a fast entry into healthcare
- You want a focused certification in laboratory specimen collection
- You're a CNA or medical assistant looking to expand your skills
- You're career switching into allied health with limited time
- You want a structured pathway with coaching support
Consider Other Options If...
- You want a longer, more comprehensive allied health program (consider Medical Assistant)
- You prefer in-person, hands-on training from day one
- You're looking for direct patient care roles beyond specimen collection
Certifications for Phlebotomy Technician
This program prepares you for nationally recognized certifications that employers value.
AMCA Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC)
American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
The nationally recognized certification that validates competency in blood specimen collection and handling.
Focus: Venipuncture procedures, specimen handling, infection control, anatomy, and legal/ethical responsibilities
Training prepares you for the AMCA Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC) national exam
Career Outlook
Entry-Level Roles
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Phlebotomist
- Blood Collection Technician
- Laboratory Assistant
Advancement Path
Advance into specialized roles such as Blood Bank Technician, Laboratory Technician, or Patient Services Supervisor with additional training and experience
Career Progression
Many Phlebotomy Technicians use this certification as a stepping stone into broader laboratory roles, medical assisting, or nursing
Tuition & Investment
One-time investment
What's Included
Phlebotomy Technician Training
- 100 hours of online, mentor-supported training
- 9 SIMTICS virtual hands-on labs
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques
- Specimen handling and processing procedures
- Infection control and safety protocols
- 12-month access to the online learning platform
- All course materials included
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