Phlebotomy Technician Plus+ is a Certificate program offered by Larock Healthcare Academy in Canton, OH. The program takes 7.5 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $1,290.
Program Overview
Larock offers options for individuals to become Phlebotomy Plus+ Technicians. Phlebotomists work directly with patients to obtain the specimens necessary to perform testing for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Larock’s program will teach students the industry knowledge and skills necessary to become successful phlebotomists.
Students learn specimen collection procedures, infection control, universal precautions, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, equipment and additives, disposal, risk factors, complications, corrective actions, professional communication, ethics, legal topics, and quality assurance. Upon successful completion of this Program, students will receive a certificate of completion and will be eligible for National Certification through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
What sets this Program apart
The enhanced Phlebotomy Technician Plus+ curriculum combines expert phlebotomy training with advanced laboratory techniques and essential healthcare fundamentals. Key components include:
- Detailed Blood Smear Slide Preparation. Hands-on practice creating high-quality slides essential for accurate diagnoses.
- Precise Microscopic Observation. Training to perform detailed slide evaluations and accurate analyses.
- Incubator-Based Sample Preparation. Practical skills for safely handling and preparing samples for consistent testing.
- Accurate Urine Evaluations & Advanced Blood Typing. Techniques that broaden skill sets beyond basic phlebotomy to include comprehensive laboratory methods.
Admission Requirements and Process
Larock operates on a rolling admissions basis. Entrance requirements for Phlebotomy Technician Plus+: 18+ years of age or High School Graduate (if under 18); High School Diploma or GED (if taking NHA exam); Current, government-issued photo I.D.. Students may enroll in any program prior to the start of the first class if the class is not already full and can even begin on the second day of class, should late enrollment be approved.
General Requirements
- Age or EducationYou must be 18 years of age or older, or a high school graduate if you are under 18.
- High School Diploma or GEDA high school diploma or GED is required if you plan to take the NHA certification exam.
- Photo IdentificationYou must provide a current, government-issued photo I.D.
- Enrollment AgreementBefore admission into a program, you are required to review and sign an Enrollment Agreement and adhere to all of its tenets.
- Enrollment FeeEnrollment fees are due with the application prior to the start of class.
- Enrollment DatesYou may enroll before the first class begins if the class is not already full, and late enrollment on the second day of class may be approved.
- Additional RequirementsStudent health screenings and immunizations, background checks and externship requirements not specified in the catalog or Enrollment Agreement are the student's responsibility.
Application Process
- 1Request InformationTell Larock which program and location you are interested in. An admissions representative can follow up with details.
- 2Review Your OptionsCompare program availability, locations, schedule options, entrance requirements, and cost information with an admissions representative.
- 3Choose Your ProgramSelect the program, campus, and class option that best fits your goals and availability.
- 4Complete EnrollmentWork with admissions to complete enrollment documents, sign your Enrollment Agreement and make any required initial payment to help secure your spot.
Program Schedule
Upcoming Phlebotomy Technician Plus+ class options listed by Larock for the Canton / Akron Academy:
- October 27, 2026 — T, Th, 10am-2pm (7.5 weeks)
- October 27, 2026 — T, Th, 6pm-10pm (7.5 weeks)
- December 29, 2026 — T, Th, 10am-2pm (7.5 weeks)
- December 29, 2026 — T, Th, 6pm-10pm (7.5 weeks)
New programs begin every month. Programs may be canceled or pushed back if class size requirements are not met. Class hours and days are subject to change.
- December 29th, 2026
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Program costs (2026-2027 catalog). Enrollment fee $75; tuition $1,290; textbook: E-book included; lab fee $200; total cost $1,565.
Payment methods. Payments can be mailed, phoned in, paid online, or delivered in person to Larock Healthcare Academy. Accepted methods: cash; check; money order or cashier’s check; VISA, MasterCard, Discover & American Express; Workforce Investment Act (WIA); Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) & Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR); Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA); and Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC).
LHA IGNITE Scholarship. New Larock Healthcare Academy students may apply for the LHA IGNITE Scholarship, a one-time $500 tuition credit offered twice each year at the Canton, Cleveland, Columbus and Florence campuses.
Additional costs and fees. Additional costs such as student health screenings and immunizations, background checks, externship requirements and other financial obligations not specified in the catalog or Enrollment Agreement are the responsibility of the student. A $75.00 charge may apply to re-take a failed final practical exam; returned checks incur a $30.00 fee; transcripts are $6 each (plus $5 if mailed).
Refund policy. All enrollment fees, tuition and other fees paid may be refunded if the student notifies Larock in writing within five (5) calendar days of signing the Enrollment Agreement. A student who starts class and withdraws after the academic term is 40% completed will not be entitled to a refund of the tuition and fees.
Curriculum
Program content areas include:
- Infection control, universal precautions, and safety
- Anatomy and physiology of circulatory & other major body systems and medical terms
- Identification, accuracy, ramifications to patients
- Preparation and site selection
- Equipment and additives
- Disposal
- Infectious disease and biohazards
- The coagulation process
- Sources of error
- Risk factors and complications
- Corrective actions
- Application of professional topics (communication, stress management, ethics, legal)
- Quality assurance
Program objectives. To introduce students to the use of specimen collection equipment, to collection procedures, and to acceptable standards of work in the industry; to the basics in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, infection control, safety and best practices in the healthcare field; to time and quality phlebotomy practice requirements and laboratory skills; to orient students to the range of specimen collection methods, topics, and occupations which characterize the field; and to provide students with opportunities to develop basic phlebotomy skills.
Career Outcomes
Phlebotomy technicians support healthcare teams by collecting blood and other specimens, helping prepare samples for testing, following safety procedures, and communicating professionally with patients.
Graduates may seek entry-level opportunities in settings such as:
- Doctor’s offices
- Hospitals and outpatient departments
- Laboratories and specimen collection sites
- Clinics and other healthcare facilities
Graduation and placement rates (Canton / Akron Academy, school catalog). Graduation rate: 2023 89%, 2024 100%, 2025 91%. Placement rate: 2023 89%, 2024 95%, 2025 52%.
Larock does not guarantee employment. Career assistance is provided and includes resume development, cover letter support, interview preparation, and access to a healthcare job board.
What to expect as a Larock Healthcare Academy student
The locations of Larock Healthcare Academy are commuter campuses; academy housing is not offered. Parking is offered at no additional cost for all students.
Uniform. Students must wear uniforms of the designated scrub color and white tennis shoes for each lecture, lab, and clinical assignment. Uniform for this program: Burgundy.
Career assistance. Larock offers a cover letter and resume development, and interview tips seminar for every program, and maintains a Job Board with employment opportunities relevant to the programs offered at Larock.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Larock Healthcare Academy is licensed and registered with the State of Ohio Board of Career Colleges and Schools (OBCCS) and the Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education (KCPE). This campus: Ohio Reg. #13-07-2022T.
Registration numbers: Columbus #13-05-2018T; Middleburg Heights (Cleveland) #13-05-2019T; Canton #13-07-2022T; Florence license #KY-R-0489.
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