Essex County

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Provided by Academy of Allied Health Sciences

This course provides phlebotomy instruction to the student with a working knowledge of collecting blood while emphasizing on patient safety, quality assurance, universal and standard precautions. Prior to graduation the student will be eligible to challenge the National Healthcareer Association’s certification exam, “Certified Phlebotomy Technician, CPT”. This is a basic yet comprehensive course in the specialized field of blood drawing with a special focus on student technique & troubleshooting. Course topics include Basic Cardiac Anatomy/Physiology with a field focus on Hematology, Infectious Control & Safety, Medical Terminology, Traditional Venipuncture, Capillary & Butterfly Collection Methods, Specimen Storage & Testing Methods & Advanced Techniques. Our course may be used as a basic requirement for NHA certification as well as adjunct to other healthcare fields like CMA, CNA & others. The course includes a 16 hr internship program on completion accomplished in one of several major medical center associations (optional). Employment sites may be in hospitals, private medical practices, laboratories and Health Related Facilities (HRF’s).

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Program Information

  • Apprenticeship: No
  • Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: Yes
  • Eligible for Credential: Yes
  • Duration: 108 hours
  • In-Person/Virtual: IP
  • Category: Workforce Training

Occupation Details - Phlebotomists

  • Median Salary: $41,810
  • Median Hourly Pay: $20.10
  • Number of Jobs (2023): 141,200
  • Job Outlook (2023-2033): 8%
  • Employment Change (2023-2033): 11,000
Source: Occupational employment data and wage estimates are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). Latest data available as of May 2023. For the most current information, visit bls.gov/ooh.

Provider Information - Academy of Allied Health Sciences

Academy of Allied Health Sciences is a full-time medical education school that provides practical training and experience to a wide-range of students with diverse backgrounds.

Contact Information
  • info@aahsc.com
  • 973-732-4180
  • 24 commerce St Suite 510, Newark, NJ 07102
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