Phlebotomy is a Certificate Of Completion program offered by Athena Career Academy in Toledo, OH. The program takes 12 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $2,732.
Program Overview
The Phlebotomy program at Athena Career Academy will prepare the health care worker to work in clinical laboratories hospitals, community health centers, nursing homes, doctor’s offices, blood donation centers and other health care facilities. Upon completion of the Phlebotomy program, the graduate will receive a certificate and will be able to sit for the national Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification administered by the National Health Career Association (NHA).
Program objectives.
- Perform within the ethical and legal boundaries of the phlebotomy technician’s scope of practice.
- Explain the venipuncture (blood draw) procedure to patients and answer questions.
- Maintain medical equipment such as all types of needles, blood collection vials and other laboratory specimen collecting equipment.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of government and industry standards related to the collection of blood.
- Demonstrate safe and effective use of equipment and supplies used for blood collection and specimen transport.
Admission Requirements and Process
Persons interested in enrolling in an Allied Health Program must attend an informational meeting with an admissions representative, complete an online application for admission, submit the registration fee for the selected program, complete the online State of Ohio Disclosure course, provide a high school or GED transcript and identification, secure funding arrangements, sign an enrollment agreement and attend the orientation session. Athena Career Academy will accept transfer credits solely at the discretion of the Allied Health Program Director.
General Requirements
- High school or GED transcriptSubmit a copy of a high school transcript or GED transcript with full name, graduation date and a school official signature if possible; foreign transcripts must be evaluated…
- IdentificationProvide a copy of valid government identification and social security card, plus an I-94 card, current passport and alien registration number if applicable.
- Ohio Disclosure CourseComplete the online State of Ohio Disclosure course.
- Registration fee and fundingSubmit the registration fee for the selected Allied Health program and secure funding arrangements for the program in which you are enrolling.
- Admissions meeting and applicationAttend an informational meeting with an admissions representative and complete an online application for admission.
- Enrollment agreement and orientationSign an enrollment agreement and attend the orientation session.
Application Process
- 1Meet with Admissions and Tour our SchoolCall, text or email to discuss your goals and which program is best for you! Virtual Tours available by request.
- 2Meet with Financial Aid to Review Your Funding OptionsCall, text or email to set up your meeting or it can be made during your admissions tour. To apply for federal aid, complete the FAFSA at studentaid.gov using Athena Career Academy’s Federal School Code 041922.
- 3Complete Admission Requirements and the Application for AdmissionComplete an online application for admission and submit the documents your program requires, such as your high school or GED transcript and a copy of valid government identification and social security card.
- 4Sign the Enrollment Agreement and Attend OrientationSign the enrollment agreement and attend the orientation session. You are now ready to start at Athena, the fast track to your future!
Program Schedule
The Phlebotomy program consists of four classes, to be completed in two 6-week sessions. Students also have the opportunity to sign up for a 120-hour externship for an additional fee.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Program costs. Registration Fee $120.00; Books, Supplies & Fees $548.00; Uniforms $157.00; Tuition $2,732.00. Total Program Costs $3,557.00. Phlebotomy Externship (Optional) Experience Fee $99.00. All books, supplies, uniforms, and fees must be purchased through Athena Career Academy.
Payment policy. The school accepts the following forms of payment: cash, money order, Master Card, Visa, Discover, and American Express. All balances must be current to progress, graduate, and/or receive a transcript or diploma. A $15.00 late fee will be applied to the student’s account for any late payments. The current website lists Title IV Financial Aid only for the Practical Nursing, LPN to RN and Early Childhood Education programs.
Curriculum
The sample Phlebotomy curriculum totals 180 hours: 140 theory hours and 40 lab hours.
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Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared to work in clinical laboratories hospitals, community health centers, nursing homes, doctor’s offices, blood donation centers and other health care facilities.
Completion and placement rates (as reported to the Council on Occupational Education). 2023-2024: 100% completion, 100% placement. 2022-2023: 100% completion, 80% placement. 2021-2022: 86% completion, 92% placement.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Athena Career Academy is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and approved by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools (School Registration Number 10-09-1943T).
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Toledo Campus (IPEDS, 2024).