Phlebotomy

The Phlebotomy Technician program trains students to draw and process blood specimens. Phlebotomy technicians typically work in concert with medical lab technicians in hospitals or other healthcare organizations. Topics covered include human anatomy, anatomical terminology, venipuncture, and clinical practice.

The Phlebotomy Technician program takes approximately 2 semesters to complete. Upon completion of the program, students may sit for the Registered Phlebotomy Technician exam with the American Medical Technologists.

Students are required to submit proof of immunizations, complete a background check (cost approximately $48.50), and maintain an account in ACEMAPP (cost $50.00) prior to starting a clinical rotation.

Phlebotomists match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes, draw blood in a variety of manners, and properly dispose both sharps and any biohazard material. They may also collect fluid or tissue samples using appropriate collection procedures, or collect specimens at time intervals for a variety of tests. They will also work with computers to enter patient information, test data/results, and/or billing information.

Phlebotomy Technicians typically work in a hospital lab or other healthcare organizations.

Projected growth for phlebotomist is much faster than average (15% or higher). Projected job openings between 2016-2026 is approximately 16,900.

This program is eligible for the HOPE Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials at financial_aid@laniertech.edu.

There may be additional scholarship opportunities available. For more information, please visit https://www.laniertechfoundation.org/scholarships/

Estimated Costs:

• Tuition/Fees (approximately): $2286.00: please refer to this hyperlink for current cost https://www.laniertech.edu/program-costs/
• Books (approximately): $90
• Student liability insurance (approximately): $20
• Uniform Costs (approximately): $200
• Advantage Background check & drug screen (approximately): $100
• ACEMAPP hospital fee (approximately): $50
• AHA BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers (required & must remain current throughout the entire Phlebotomy program): $100

Immunizations (You may already have these completed, but you must be current throughout the entire program.) Please refer to the CDC website and your PCP/health dept to see if you need updates. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/adult.html

• MMR vaccination: 2 doses; $64 or   
  • Measles titer: $20
  • Mumps titer: $20
  • Rubella titer: $20
• Varicella vaccination: $117 or
  • Varicella (chicken pox) titer: $20
• Influenza vaccine, annual, $25 (Not required if at clinical site March -Sept)
• PPD test: approx. $25
• Tdap, expires after 10 years: $40
• Hepatitis B Series, optional- requires waiver: $264 or
  • Hepatitis B titer: $20
• COVID vaccine- optional- requires waiver

*Note: Program and certification costs are estimated expenses based on current pricing. Immunization costs vary based on student’s individual health history. Costs are subject to change.

After completion of program cost:

Certification for the Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) is through the American Medical Technologist $125 -students are not required to sit for this exam, however, it is strongly recommended.

Graduation Fee $40

• Barrow
• Dawson
• Forsyth
• Hall

Certificate Level:

• Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
  • Please note that effective Fall 2024, the Phlebotomy Technician Certificate program is no longer accepting students. Currently enrolled students should contact the Program Chair, Johnna Connell, joconnell@laniertech.edu.
• Accelerated Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
  • Due to the high volume of interest and limited clinical site locations for the Phlebotomy certificate program, we will not be accepting new students at this time. This is only temporary. Please check back on our website for updates. We apologize for the inconvenience but we also encourage students to research all of our healthcare programs, particularly the Medical Assisting program which also trains students on the skill of drawing blood.