Phlebotomy Technician is a Certificate program (100% Online) offered by U.S. Career Institute in Fort Collins, CO. The program takes 259 clock hours to complete, with a total tuition of $1,279.
Program Overview
U.S. Career Institute’s self-paced, online Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program will prepare you for certification (CPT), and a role as a Phlebotomist in as little as 3 months.
The Phlebotomy Technician Program provides graduates with the necessary skills to perform duties of the phlebotomist professionally. The program trains students regarding the role of phlebotomy technicians in laboratory testing and patient care. Basic medical terminology and terminology related to phlebotomy will be explored, and details of blood components and group systems will be explained. Students will examine phlebotomy-related vascular anatomy and the cardiovascular system. After exploring documentation and reporting requirements, students will discover the importance of professionalism and communication.
What sets this Program apart
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced on phone or computer
- Complete in 3–4 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching & instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period
- A+ BBB Rating, 45 years in distance education, and 97% of students would recommend U.S. Career Institute to a friend.
- The DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.
Lead instructor/course expert. Lance Elmore is a phlebotomist with more than 15 years of experience. He currently works as a Phlebotomist Site Lead for Quest Diagnostics. He previously taught phlebotomy courses at IBMC, such as Phlebotomy Skills and Techniques, Basic Phlebotomy Anatomy and Physiology and Components of Blood/Safety Protocols.
Admission Requirements and Process
To qualify for enrollment in the Phlebotomy Technician Program, an applicant must:
- Certify that she/he is a high school graduate, holds a state-approved Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED) or its equivalent, or has completed college-level coursework; or otherwise demonstrate ability to perform postsecondary-level coursework (including test evidence).
- Submit a completed enrollment application with the required payment.
- Be at least 16 years of age.
Student Warning/Hazard: This kit includes a needle and should not be accessible to or used by anyone other than the student. Needles are for practice use only and are not intended for live draws. Be sure to dispose of needles in a biohazard container. IMPORTANT! The Phlebotomy Technician program is offered fully online and does not include the live skills practice (experience) opportunities required to obtain certification as a phlebotomist, which most employers require. Students are responsible for researching certification and/or licensure requirements and securing appropriate experience opportunities.
U.S. Career Institute is an open enrollment school: as long as the applicant meets the admissions requirements for minimum education and age, they will be accepted into the school. Students must be able to read, write and speak English fluently. Students aged 16 and 17 may be admitted provided their parent or guardian signs the enrollment agreement; students under the age of 16 cannot be admitted. Applicants who do not meet the high school diploma or equivalent requirement are allowed to use test evidence to show they can benefit from the program: the first five grades the student receives serve as the basis for test evidence, and a “C” GPA meets the minimum education requirement. Most professional certification agencies have minimum age requirements (typically 18) to sit for a certification exam.
General Requirements
- Minimum ageYou must be at least 16 years old; students aged 16 and 17 need a parent or guardian to sign the enrollment agreement.
- High school diploma or GEDYou need a high school diploma or GED, or college-level coursework; otherwise you may use test evidence to show you can benefit from the program.
- EnglishYou must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
- Basic informationThe enrollment form asks for your name, email, phone, date of birth and education level.
- Enrollment agreementYou must submit a completed enrollment application or agreement with the required payment.
Application Process
- 1Ask your questionsRequest information online or call U.S. Career Institute toll-free at 866-250-6851 to learn more.
- 2Provide basic informationThe form asks for your name, email, phone, date of birth and education level.
- 3Pay for your tuitionYou can pay in full or choose the monthly payment plan.
- 4Sign the enrollment agreement and disclosuresEnrollment takes about 5 minutes; the school accepts enrollments 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- 5Start your first lessonUpon enrollment, students have immediate access to their program online, with 12 months to complete it.
Program Schedule
The Phlebotomy Technician program is 259 clock hours, delivered in 23 lessons with 23 quizzes. Students can complete it in 3-4 months, studying part-time. Classes are 100% online and self-paced, on your phone or computer, with no due dates or deadlines.
The program is designed for guided independent study through distance learning, and is self-paced. Each program is designed to be completed in 12 months or less; the student has 12 months after enrollment to complete the program, and a student who needs more time should follow the leave of absence procedure. The school accepts enrollments 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and upon enrollment students have immediate access to their program online. All quizzes are open book.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
U.S. Career Institute is committed to making your Phlebotomy Technician education affordable. Start a new career that you’ll love and find fulfilling without a mountain of debt!
- Option 1, pay in full: $979 (save $300); the application charge is waived.
- Option 2, monthly auto payments: $1,279 in total at $69 a month, with a first payment of $69, plus a one-time $29 application charge.
First payment includes $40 down payment and $29 application charge. Application charge is non-refundable.
5-day money-back commitment. After you receive your first lesson, you have 5 full days to decide if our program is the best route for you.
Funding. U.S. Career Institute participates in military education benefit programs and the MyCAA spouse support tuition program; specific questions regarding eligibility should be directed to the Veterans Administration by calling 1-888-GIBILL1. U.S. Career Institute also participates in various employer-paid and Vocational Rehabilitation programs. U.S. Career Institute does not participate in other financial aid programs.
All enrollments are assessed a one-time $29 application charge (2026 catalog price list). Students who wish to purchase textbooks or manuals may do so for an additional charge.
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Career Outcomes
U.S. Career Institute's online Phlebotomy Technician program is designed to prepare graduates for the written portion of the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Most employers require certification and lack of certification will impact your employment opportunities and earnings. Students are responsible for researching certification and/or licensure requirements and for securing appropriate experience opportunities. Phlebotomy Technician graduates may sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam via the NHA’s Pre-Externship Route; however, graduates will need hands-on experience completing a minimum of 30 venipunctures and 10 capillary sticks or finger sticks on live individuals, following completion of the program, to receive certification. This experience is not included in the program. Graduates must complete this experience within 90 days of passing the CPT exam and are responsible for securing their own experience site. Students must contact local blood testing providers (e.g., Labcorp or Quest), hospitals or doctor’s offices to seek out live experience opportunities. NHA publishes application and eligibility criteria for the CPT exam, students are encouraged to review this information in detail. Your CPT exam fee is included in your tuition- up to a $223 value. Get an in-demand career as a Phlebotomist where you can work in a hospital, blood donation center, doctor’s office, or a diagnostic laboratory. Become a part of a vital medical team helping patients!
What to expect as a U.S. Career Institute student
Beginner-Friendly Lessons. Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.
Engaging Curriculum. Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive exercises, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit.
Hands-On Supplemental Learning. During your program you will also be provided with an IV Practice Arm Kit and videos that will allow you to simulate blood draws on a patient.
Student support and coaching. Your tuition includes access to instructors via phone and email, student services, tutoring, resume and job interview support, and one-on-one career coaching (a $400 value).
Learning materials included. Your tuition includes e-books, study guides, supplemental videos, and interactive exercises. Hard copy books are also available for under $50. Everything is included - no hidden fees after enrollment.
Grading and graduation. To graduate, students must submit all quizzes, attain a final average of 70% or higher, have a signed enrollment agreement on file and have paid tuition in full; U.S. Career Institute then releases the Certificate of Completion. Students with a grade point average of 93 or higher are awarded a seat on the Dean’s List.
Graduate support. U.S. Career Institute provides continuing employment instruction and advice, including training in job-search techniques, résumé and letter writing, interviewing and presentation skills, available to all graduates whenever they request it. The school cannot promise or guarantee employment and does not provide job placement services.
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
U.S. Career Institute is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. It is approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board.
Curriculum
The Phlebotomy Technician program totals 259 clock hours, taught in 4 instruction packs, listed below as the course outline.
U.S. Career Institute’s curriculum is developed specifically for the distance education learner by instructional designers who specialize in how to develop content for adults and well-qualified subject matter experts that include a Phlebotomist Site Lead to ensure quality content. The current subject matter expert has CMA and EMT-B,n certifications. In addition, USCI works with a program advisory council of non-USCI employees who work in the medical field to review content annually to ensure students receive content that is up-to-date, relevant and accurate.
As the healthcare field grows, so does the need for knowledgeable phlebotomy technicians. Students explore the phlebotomy technician field by studying terminology, blood components and phlebotomy-related anatomy.
- Describe the role of phlebotomy technicians in laboratory testing and patient care.
- Explain basic medical terminology and terminology related to phlebotomy.
- Define blood components (serum, plasma, whole blood, RBC, WBC, platelets) and blood group systems (A, B, AB, O, Rh).
- Explore phlebotomy-related vascular anatomy and cardiovascular system.
- Apply documentation and reporting requirements.
- Describe the importance of professionalism and communication in the healthcare field and apply ethical standards applicable to the practice of phlebotomy.
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