The Phlebotomy Technician program provides students with the technical knowledge and practical skills required to perform blood collection procedures in hospitals, laboratories, clinics, and physician offices. This course focuses on safe and accurate venipuncture and capillary techniques, specimen handling, and infection control procedures.
Students receive hands-on training in simulated lab environments where they practice patient preparation, blood drawing, labeling, and processing according to professional healthcare standards. Emphasis is placed on patient care, safety, and communication to ensure quality laboratory results. Upon successful completion, graduates are eligible to seek national certification and employment as entry-level Phlebotomy Technicians.
What you will learn in this course:
• Anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system
• Venipuncture and capillary blood collection techniques
• Infection control, safety, and sterilization procedures
• Patient identification and specimen labeling
• Handling, processing, and transporting samples
• Communication and professionalism in patient care
• Quality assurance and error prevention
• Special collections and difficult draws
• Legal, ethical, and confidentiality standards
• Preparation for national phlebotomy certification exams
Admission Requirements:
1. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
2. Present a valid government-issued photo identification.
3. Submit a High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (GED). Applicants who do not possess a High School Diploma or GED must successfully pass the school’s Entrance Examination.
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| Apr 13 | Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | Monday-Friday 1:00 PM-7:30 PM | Apr 06 | Monday-Friday 6:00 PM-10:15 PM | Saturday or Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | ||
| May 11 | Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | Monday-Friday 1:00 PM-7:30 PM | May 04 | Monday-Friday 6:00 PM-10:15 PM | Saturday or Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | ||
| Jun 08 | Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | Monday-Friday 1:00 PM-7:30 PM | Jun 01 | Monday-Friday 6:00 PM-10:15 PM | Jun 20 | Saturday or Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | |
| Jul 13 | Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | Monday-Friday 1:00 PM-7:30 PM | Jul 06 | Monday-Friday 6:00 PM-10:15 PM | Aug 29 | Saturday or Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | |
| Aug 10 | Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | Monday-Friday 1:00 PM-7:30 PM | Aug 03 | Monday-Friday 6:00 PM-10:15 PM | Sept 26 | Saturday or Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | |
| Sep 14 | Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | Monday-Friday 1:00 PM-7:30 PM | Sep 14 | Monday-Friday 6:00 PM-10:15 PM | Oct 31 | Saturday or Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | |
Phlebotomy Technician Program Overview
Develop the technical knowledge, patient-care awareness and practical blood-collection skills used in hospitals, laboratories, clinics and physician offices.
What You Will Learn
Venipuncture and Capillary Collection
Patient preparation and safe venous and capillary blood-collection techniques.
Specimen Handling and Processing
Identification, labeling, processing, transportation and quality assurance.
Infection Control and Safety
Sterilization, error prevention and professional healthcare standards.
Patient Care and Professionalism
Communication, ethics, confidentiality and approaches to difficult draws.
Hands-On Laboratory Practice
Students practice blood drawing, labeling and specimen processing in simulated laboratory environments.
Career Opportunities
Training supports entry-level phlebotomy work in hospitals, laboratories, clinics and physician offices. Employer and certification requirements vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Phlebotomy Technician program?
The program teaches the technical knowledge and practical skills used to collect, label, process and transport blood specimens safely in healthcare and laboratory settings.
What skills are taught in phlebotomy training?
Students study circulatory anatomy, venipuncture, capillary collection, infection control, patient identification, specimen labeling and processing, quality assurance, difficult draws, ethics and professional communication.
Does the course include hands-on phlebotomy practice?
Yes. Students receive hands-on practice in simulated laboratory environments, including patient preparation, blood drawing, labeling and specimen processing.
How long is the Phlebotomy Technician course?
The page lists two-week morning and afternoon options, a three-week evening option, and a weekend option held over nine Saturdays. Availability should be confirmed with IDI.
What class schedules are available?
The listed options include weekday morning, afternoon and evening classes plus a Saturday or Sunday weekend schedule. Contact IDI for current start dates.
How much does phlebotomy training cost?
The page lists a total cost of $1,500, including training, books, training supplies and the national certification testing fee. Confirm current pricing and inclusions with the school.
Are payment plans available?
Yes. The page lists payment plans for morning, afternoon, evening and weekend schedules.
What are the admission requirements?
Applicants must be at least 18, provide valid government-issued photo identification, and submit a high school diploma or GED. Applicants without either credential must pass the school entrance examination.
Does the course prepare students for a national certification exam?
Yes. Preparation for national phlebotomy certification examinations is included in the listed curriculum. Exam eligibility is determined by the applicable credentialing organization.
What is venipuncture?
Venipuncture is the collection of blood from a vein. Students learn safe collection procedures, patient identification, labeling and infection-control practices.
Does the program teach capillary blood collection?
Yes. Capillary blood collection techniques are included alongside venipuncture instruction.
Where can Phlebotomy Technicians work?
Phlebotomy skills are used in hospitals, laboratories, clinics and physician offices. Employment and certification requirements vary by employer.
Is infection control included?
Yes. Infection control, safety, sterilization, specimen handling and error prevention are central topics in the curriculum.
Where is this phlebotomy course offered?
International Development Institute offers the program in New York City. Contact the school to confirm the current training location.
How do I register for phlebotomy training?
Use the school pre-registration page or request program information to confirm the next available class and payment options.
Pre-register for phlebotomy training or request program information.
