Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Our Certified Phlebotomy Technician Training Program has been accredited by the Maryland Higher Education Commission Board of Pharmacy since 2018. It is based on 140 clock hours of class, lab, and clinical externship. The 140 clock hours comprises 100 clock hours of classroom/lab instruction and 40 clock hours of clinical externship in a laboratory setting.

Objective of the Program

The objective of the Certified Phlebotomy Technician Program is to prepare the student to successfully obtain patient venipunctures and acquire the essential skills needed to perform procedures safely. To meet this objective, instruction addresses subjects encompassing the circulatory system, safety techniques for obtaining venipunctures, patient preparation and basic laboratory procedures and tests as well as total patient care. Potential Employment Sites: Doctor’s Offices, Clinics, Community Centers, Laboratories, and Hospitals.

Instructional Methods

Method of instruction: This course is taught through a series of classroom lectures, hands-on lab skills training, out of class homework, class preparations, assignments, and clinical externship.

Training Textbook Used

• The Phlebotomy Handbook Garza; Becan-McBride

Class Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (6 weeks)

Clinical Externship: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (40 hours) 

Certified Phlebotomy Technician	Amount
Admission Test	$35.00
CPR-Basic Life Support	$80.00
CPR Face Mask	$10.00
Lab Fee	$125.00
Liability Insurance	$50.00
Registration Fee	$90.00
Textbook	$125.00
Transcript Fee	$15.00
Tuition	$900.00
Total Cost	$1,430.00

Prospects for Employment and Salary Expectations

period date	open jobs in maryland	median annual wage	median hourly wage
May 2022	2,920	$43,140 per yr	$20.74 per hr

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