Phlebotomy Technician (PHL) is a Certificate program offered by Pima Medical Institute in Tucson, AZ. The program takes 11 weeks (5-day) / 13 weeks (4-day) to complete, with a total tuition of $4,840.
Program Overview
Objective: To develop in students the intrapersonal and professional skills needed to perform as competent entry-level phlebotomy technicians through didactic instruction, hands-on laboratory practice, and externship experiences. Among the topics covered in the curriculum are vacutainer and syringe blood-drawing methods, specimens processing, and other topics necessary to be effective members of the phlebotomy technician team.
Graduates of this program receive a certificate.
At a Glance: Program Type: Certificate. Delivery Method: On-ground. Semester Credits: 10.0. Program Hours: 300. Program Weeks: Five-Day Schedule: 11; Four-Day Schedule: 13. Class hours: 70; Lab hours: 70; Externship hours: 160.
Admission Requirements and Process
Admissions Requirements: Refer to the Admissions information in the Prospective Students section of this catalog.
Eligibility Requirements (pmi.edu): Possess a high school diploma or recognized equivalency; Additional requirements may apply by campus.
School Information
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Tuition is $4,840.00. The published total cost is $5,623.00.
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Program Schedule
Delivery Method: On-ground. Program Hours: 300. Program Weeks: Five-Day Schedule: 11; Four-Day Schedule: 13.
Career Outcomes
Certification: This program prepares graduates to apply to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) credential through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). (Certification and state registration requirements vary.)
Entry-level roles: Step into a phlebotomy technician role in hospitals, clinical labs, independent laboratories, blood donor centers or physicians' offices.
Career advancement: With experience, phlebotomy techs can advance to senior/lead phlebotomist roles, supervising blood draw teams or managing specimen processing workflows.
The Phlebotomy Technician certificate program prepares students to apply for roles including: phlebotomy technician; laboratory specimen collector; blood donor center technician; clinical lab assistant; and other related career opportunities, including processing and logging laboratory specimens, working as a medical sales representative and educating future phlebotomy technicians. These careers may exist in a variety of healthcare environments, including clinical and independent laboratories, hospitals and health systems, physicians' offices, blood donor centers, public health agencies, nursing homes and long-term care facilities, research institutions, mobile laboratories and health maintenance organizations.
Job Outlook: 6% Growth — The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects this occupation to grow faster than average from 2024 to 2034, with a median pay of $43,660 per year.
School Information
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Tuition is $4,840.00. The published total cost is $5,623.00.