Phlebotomy Technician Training

Definition: The Phlebotomist is a valuable member of the health care team responsible for the collection, processing, and transportation of specimens to the laboratory. The Phlebotomist helps the doctor in treatment and prevention of diseases. Often the Phlebotomist is the patient's only contact with the medical laboratory. Phlebotomy Technicians must love challenges and responsibilities. They must be accurate, work well with others, work well under pressure and communicate effectively. They must be able to deal with the patients under stress and be able to calm them down. This program meets the needs of students with no prior knowledge or experience in Phlebotomy. It also provides training consisting of hands-on lab time. The objective of this program is to prepare students with adequate knowledge needed to perform duties and responsibilities of a Phlebotomist, and to prepare them for the following Certification Exams:

The cost of these test are not included in tuition 

CPT: Certified Phlebotomy Technician (National Healthcareer Association) - NHA As a student $129.00 Credit Card ONLY As of right now, we are only doing On-line testing. NHA is accredited with NCCA. 

Stars Academy is approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

Course Outline:

• Human Relations Training

• Legal aspects of Phlebotomy

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Clinical and Lab Procedures

• Phlebotomy Techniques

• Infection Control

• Proper Venipuncture Techniques

• Capillary Collections

• Urinalysis  
  
  

• Specimen Transportation  
  
  

• Special Procedures  

Prerequisites: 

• Applying students need the consent of the program coordinator

• GED/Highschool Diploma

• Must be able to speak and read in English

• Must have an up-to-date Tetanus Shot

• Must have a valid Drivers license or a State I.D. 

Hours:

60 Course / 4 Weeks / 3 Days a week M-W-F

• Day Class: 10 A.M. - 3 P.M

• Night Class: 4 P.M. - 9 P. M.

Price:

$1,600.00 (The cost of the certification Exam is not included in the tuition) Stars Academy is not responsible for any change in the cost of the NHA Exam on Completion of the program you will receive your Phlebotomy Certificate and BLS card.

Employment Outlook:

Phlebotomy Technicians are in  High  Demand

Estimated Earnings:

• Average hourly wage: $14.00 - $22.00

Tuition Fees:

We accept Visa & MasterCard, checks, certified checks, money orders, and cash. A deposit of $300.00 for Registration will hold your seat in the class. 

Withdrawal Information :

Registration fees are  non-refundable

Payment Plans:

At Registration the student must pay the $300.00 registration fee. Fifty percent ($650) of the entire cost must be paid at the end of the second week. Your remaining fifty percent ($650) must be paid by the last day. You must comply with this payment schedule to graduate and receive your diploma. T uition must be paid in full to take the NHA exam. 

Class size:

10  Maximum Students -Day Class 10  Maximum Students -Night Class

We keep our classes small to maintain an appropriate ratio of  student to teacher. Also to allow individual attention as needed.

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WE ARE APPROVED BY THE ILLINOIS BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION. If complaints cannot be resolved by direct negotiation with the school in accordance to its written grievance policy may be filed with the Illinois Board of Higher Education. 1 n. old state capitol plaza, suite 300, Springfield, IL. 62701 or at http://complaints.ibhe.org/