Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)


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This program equips students with the knowledge and skills required to collect blood specimens for laboratory analysis. Program includes a 36-hour internship, providing guided phlebotomy experiences where students can apply learned principles and techniques. Students will perform a minimum of thirty venipuncture and ten capillary sticks on live individuals with the use of a comprehensive checklist that will ensure the observation and practice of essential skills. 

Some tasks phlebotomy technicians may perform include:
  • Drawing blood from patients and blood donors.
  • Evaluating patients’ ability to withstand the procedure and helping them feel comfortable.
  • Explaining blood-drawing procedure to patients and answering questions.
  • Performing basic point of care testing, such as blood glucose levels.
  • Preparing blood, urine, and other specimens for testing.
  • Maintaining medical equipment supplies.
Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED

Potential Certification: Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam.

Tuition: $3,000 Full Price; $1,000 FastForward WCG Price; $0 G3 Price

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of textbook, supplies, CPR certification, exam study guide and prep package, and exam voucher. Nursing scrubs, shoes, and clinical requirements are the responsibility of the student (may be grant funded, if eligible).

Clinical Requirements: A negative TB skin test (within 6 months) and proof of vaccinations, to include T-Dap (within 10 years), MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), and Hepatitis B series, are required to be eligible to participate in the clinical learning experience.

Occupational Objective: CPT's work in hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices, nursing homes, private home care, medical labs, blood donation centers, research institutes, and insurance companies. 

Class Details

22 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon, Tue, Thu

Location
Franklin County Site

Instructor
Rachel McConnell 

 

Notice

Please read:  Virginia residents are eligible for WCG funding, which covers two thirds of tuition for FastForward training programs. Additional funding may also be available to help pay the remaining one third. This class is designed to guide you through the process of determining your funding eligibility.

Tuition: 

$3,000.00


Registration Closes On
Sunday, August 2, 2026 @ 11:59 PM

Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 09/07/2026)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
8/17/2026 - 10/6/2026 Weekly - Mon, Tue, Thu 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Franklin County, Franklin County Site  Map Rachel McConnell  Lecture