
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy is a specialty course designed to provide students with a safe and efficient method of live blood sample gathering in a realistic clinical setting. Upon successful completion, the students will have performed 40 + live blood draws and received personal and online instruction required to be eligible for the National Certification through NHA (National Healthcareer Association). Students will receive all required training materials, PPE and be scheduled for the board examination in our modern testing facilities. Phlebotomy training is an excellent choice for persons already affiliated with healthcare such as nursing assistants, nursing students, dentists to name a few as well as anyone wishing to learn a valuable clinical skill.
Program requirements:
Program Length: 16 weeks
Class hours: 116
Brookline Campus
Classes starting: 1/30/2025
Malden Campus
Classes starting: 1/28/2025
Lowell Campus
Classes starting: 1/29/2025
Why Choose BCI?
Real Work Experience
- Learn to draw blood
- Prepare for National Board Exam
Graduates qualify to participate in a national certification exam with NHA
Flexible Learning
- Evening & Day Classes
- Blended & Monthly Course Options
Flexible Payment Options
- PAYL “Pay as You Learn” No interest or fees payment plans
- Weekly or bi-weekly (twice month) payment plan
- Private loan vendors
Welcome to the first day of your new future in Healthcare!
Who are Phlebotomists?
Phlebotomists are healthcare professionals trained to draw blood from patients for medical testing, donations, transfusions, or research. They play a critical role in medical diagnostics and patient care, ensuring samples are collected safely and accurately while maintaining patient comfort.
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We will train you in the essential skills of phlebotomy in a realistic clinical environment. You’ll learn to draw blood safely and efficiently, monitor blood pressure and vital signs, and perform EKGs (Electrocardiograms), all under the guidance of experienced and caring instructors. This hands-on training will prepare you to excel in the field of phlebotomy.
What to expect in the field:
Phlebotomists are in demand
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of phlebotomists is projected to grow 22% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. As the healthcare industry expands to meet the needs of an aging population and increased medical testing, there will be a rising demand for skilled phlebotomists. Phlebotomists are essential in various settings, where they perform blood draws and handle other specimens for testing, diagnosis, and research.
Who is hiring phlebotomists?
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Private physician offices
- Diagnostic laboratories
- Blood donation centers
Typical job responsibilities
Drawing Blood
Preparing Samples
Patient Interaction
Maintaining Records
Safety and Sanitation
Handling Equipment
Preparing Patients
Monitoring Patient Reactions
Collaboration
Inventory Management
Real world experience
Eligible to take the National Certification Exam with the National Healthcare Association (NHA)