Program description: This certificate program consists of 146 contact hours of lecture, lab and clinical training for students to become phlebotomy technicians. Upon successful completion of the Phlebotomy Technician Program, students will receive a certificate of completion and will be eligible to sit for the national certification exam through the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians.
Acceptance to the Phlebotomy Technician Program at NTCC is based on the following criteria:
The Application Process: All prospective students for the phlebotomy technician program should contact the Health Sciences Continuing Education Coordinator at 903-434-8350 or set an appointment for more information.
The applicant must gather and submit the following required documentation to the NTCC Health Sciences Continuing Education Coordinator to begin the application for admission process:
- Completed Application and Student Statement of Understanding
- Proof of age (submit copy of driver’s license or birth certificate)
- Proof of high school graduation or GED or unofficial college transcripts showing college level course work completed within the United States.
- Proof of CPR. Must be Heart Code BLS issued by American Heart Association ONLY. Submit copy of CPR Card.
- Verification of required immunizations (see subsequent pages)
- Background check--obtained through the Department of Public Safety – criminal history search.
| Required Courses: |
Total Hours |
| Essentials of Medical Terminology (HPRS1006) |
24 |
| Certification Phlebotomy Technician (PLAB1023) |
32 |
| Clinical: Phlebotomy Technician (PLAB1060) |
90 |
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| Total Hours: |
146 |
Total Tuition: $750 (classes only)
$1000 (class + clinical)
Financial Aid: Qualifying students may be eligible for financial aid. Complete a FAFSA form on the FAFSA website. (Check with Continuing Education Advisor to find out which year to complete.) If you complete the application and are eligible for a Pell Grant, we can utilize a Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) to assist you with paying for this non-credit program. It will cover up to half of the tuition. Please complete the FAFSA application as soon as possible, but no later than a month prior to the start of the program.