Phlebotomy

The Academy Is Pleased To Announce That We Have Added Special Orientations For Our Future Phlebotomy Students!

Come meet us every Tuesday @ 2pm to learn about and enroll in the next class. Admissions staff and our Instructors will be available to answer any questions, give a short review of their classes and help you apply for Scholarships!

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  • Program Includes

    1. Education Monday through Friday for 9 weeks:
      • classroom education
      • hands-on experience
      • clinical experience
    2. Application to National Healthcare career Association (NHA)  
    3. Textbook & Workbook
    4. Initial Testing Fees & Prep
    5. American Heart Association Provider CPR
    6. Drug Screen
    7. Two sets of scrubs
    8. TB Testing
    9. Background Check
    10. Physical

More Info on the Phlebotomy Program

This program will prepare individuals to work under the supervision health care professionals to draw blood samples from patients using a variety of procedures. The curriculum includes instruction in basic vascular anatomy, medical terminology, physiology blood, physiology skin puncture techniques such as venipuncture, venous and urine specimen collection along with handling safety and sanitation procedures and applicable standards and regulations.

During this program, students will attend lectures and have one on one laboratory training performing live draws. The position of Phlebotomist/Laboratory Assistant is in high demand in the state of Nevada. Salaries generally range from $33,000 to $41,000 a year. A Phlebotomist plays an important role in the health care field. After completing the course at the Standards of Excellence Academy, students will take a national examination. Upon passing, students will receive a Nevada Laboratory Assistant license which will allow them to work in various settings including a traditional laboratory, hospital, or in a clinical setting.

The Standards of Excellence Academy offers some scholarship possibilities.

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Phlebotomy Training 2022-2023 Schedule

*Schedule Subject to change based on Registration

Classes Monday through Friday

Weeks 1 through 7 

8:30 am to 12:30 pm M-TH at Academy 

8:30 am to 4:30 pm Friday at Valley Hosp.

Note:  Friday clinical hours may vary depending on clinical site                  

Weeks 8 and 9

Clinical schedules will be assigned by clinical site –

Valley Hospital Systems (Various locations)

11/28/22 - 01/20/23  Class at the Academy         

01/23/23 - 02/03/23 Clinical:  Valley Hosp. Systems

 02/13/23- 03/31/23 Class at the Academy

04/03/23- 04/14/23 Clinical:  Valley Hosp. Systems

04/28/23- 6/16/23 Class at the Academy 

06/19/23- 06/30/23 Clinical:  Valley Hosp. Systems

07/14/23- 09/01/23 Class at the Academy

09/04/23- 09/15/23 Clinical:  Valley Hosp. Systems

Phlebotomy tuition

$3,800

*Tuition assistance is available for those who qualify.

ABOUT OUR PHLEBOTOMY PROGRAM

The Phlebotomy/Laboratory Assistant program consists of nine weeks of classroom laboratory education, and a 136 hour required externship at a medical facility that could result in employment based on the student's performance and availability at the facility.

Students receive instruction in blood draw and prepare blood for medical testing, transfusions or donation. Students will also receive instruction in the collection of blood via venipuncture, finger pricks, or in the case of infants, heel pricks.

Training Highlights
  • Healthcare Settings
  • Human Body Overview
  • Blood Collection Procedures
  • Special Procedures

  • Unit I : The Healthcare Setting

    • Phlebotomy: Past and Present and the Healthcare Setting
    • Quality Assurance and Legal Issues in Healthcare
    • Infection Control, Safety, First Aid, and Personal Wellness

    Unit II : Overview of the Human Body

    • Medical Terminology
    • Human Anatomy and Physiology Review
    • The Circulatory System

    Unit III : Blood Collection Procedures

    • Blood Collection Equipment, Additives, and Order of Draw
    • Venipuncture Procedures
    • Reexamination/Preanalytical Considerations
    • Capillary Puncture Equipment, Principles and Procedures

    Unit IV : Special Procedures

    • Special Collections and Point-of-Care Testing
    • Computers and Specimen Handling and Processing
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  • Prerequisites and eligibility

      • Valid Picture ID
      • Valid Social Security Card
      • Resume
      • Criminal Backgrounds reviewed on case by case basis
      • Able to lift 50 lbs.
      • Required High School Diploma or GED/High School Equivalency

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  • Free Additional Support

    Weeks 1 through 7 – Tutoring and open lab 8 hours a week

    Week 4 - 7- Tuesday and Thursday classes on interviewing skills and innovative job search techniques

    Week 5 – Job Connect is on campus         

    After Graduation – Job Placement Assistance after successful completion of course and passing NHA

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