Discover a rewarding career as a Phlebotomy Technician.
Our school provides the hands-on Phlebotomy Technician training you need to start making a difference helping others. Whether you’re looking to become a phlebotomist or start your journey in healthcare, you can earn your phlebotomy technician certificate in as few as 3 months. This program includes a phlebotomy externship, giving you valuable, real-world experience before you graduate.
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What does a Phlebotomy Technician do?
- Draws blood specimens by venipuncture, syringe and micro-collection techniques
- Prepares samples for laboratory testing and analysis
- Assembles and maintains medical instruments such as needles, test tubes, blood vials and centrifuges
Some of the courses throughout your education include Anatomy and Physiology, CPR and First Aid and Phlebotomy: Venipuncture, Urinalysis and Centrifuging and Processing. The classes give you the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience with procedures used in the emergency room, phlebotomy lab, with electrocardiography (EKG) and hemodialysis. Your education also includes an externship, allowing you to practice your skills in a real-world healthcare setting prior to graduation.
The Phlebotomy Technician program is offered at the following campuses:*
Arizona
East Valley
Phoenix
Tucson
Texas
El Paso
Houston
San Antonio
Washington
Renton
*Not all programs are offered at all campuses
FAQs
Is Pima Medical accredited?
Yes. Pima Medical Institute is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). In addition, many of our individual programs hold programmatic accreditations specific to their fields, ensuring our students receive quality, industry-recognized education.
What kind of financial aid is available?
There are a variety of financial aid options for those who qualify, including federal grants, loans and scholarships. Our dedicated financial services team is here to help guide you through the entire process.
How does Pima Medical help with job placement after graduation?
Our Career Services team is dedicated to helping students from enrollment all the way through graduation and beyond. Through resources like resume building, interview preparation, job search strategies and employer connections, we want to help you be successful. We have strong relationships with many of the major healthcare organizations across our markets.
What is the application process?
It’s as simple as filling out a form on the website or giving one of our admissions support specialists a call. From there, our team will assist you as you complete an application, schedule an admissions meeting, tour the campus (in-person or virtually), and take any required entrance assessments. From there, your advisor will walk you through enrollment and your financial aid options.
Does Pima Medical offer hybrid education?
We recognize that learning experiences are as individual as our students. To meet the growing need of those looking for a blended learning environment, Pima Medical is now offering Hybrid Education options for several of our nine-month certificate programs.
Pima Medical’s Hybrid experience is a structured online education combined with hands-on lab practice and features:
- Flexibility to balance personal and professional obligations
- Hands-on learning in our real-world lab classrooms
- Online learning, led by instructors with years of experience in their fields
- Support services like mental health resources, tutoring and more
- Externship placement
- Ongoing support throughout your education and career
