Phlebotomists are ambassadors of the clinical laboratory who, for many patients or clients, are the primary lab personnel with whom they have contact. The Phlebotomy Technician Program will be a combination of weekly classes/labs and supporting textbook studies. The Program includes learning the techniques of collecting blood specimens by venipuncture, orders of draw, basic patient customer service skills, and accurate logging of specimens. Students will receive hands-on training in a clinical-like setting in our Healthcare lab.

Course Details

• Duration: 4-weeks
• Dates:  June 15 – July 06, 2024
• Days:  All classes are held on Saturdays
• Times:
  • 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (limited to 12 students)
  • 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm (limited to 12 students)
• Location: Calhoun Community College- Huntsville
• Cost:  $799 (includes textbook and all lab fees)

Register

Click a button to register for your preferred time, classes are limited to 12 students per class.

Register for 9:00 am-1:00 pm Register for 1:30 pm-5:30 pm

2024 Phlebotomy Class Schedules

Education Requirement

Students in the Phlebotomy Technician program must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Current High School students (must be at least 16 years of age) may be accepted with a recommendation from a high school teacher/counselor.

A parent or guardian must sign liability forms for any students under the age of 19.

Enrollment Process

1. Register and pay online for the Phlebotomy Technician Program
2. Once you register and pay for the class, you will receive a confirmation email. Please keep for your records as this is your only receipt.
3. Students will also receive an email from diane.peck@calhoun.edu with the link to the virtual enrollment session and paperwork attachments. Completion of the virtual enrollment session and paperwork are mandatory to participate in the Phlebotomy Technician Program
4. All students must provide documentation of 2 recent TB skin tests administered within 2 weeks of each other. Documentation must include dates tests were done, dates read, and results. Students may substitute a recent Chest X-ray instead of the 2 TB skin test.
5. Students must have proof of current influenza vaccination or sign a waiver
6. All paperwork due by deadline listed on email.

Optional Clinical Rotation

The 1 or 2-week Optional Clinical Rotations allows students to obtain 100 successful, documented blood draws from patients in area hospitals, clinics/facilities, etc. This documentation is required to sit for the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians’ (ASPT) national certification exam. Students must be at least 18 years of age to participate in the Optional Clinical Rotations.

The Calhoun Community College fee for the clinical rotation is $249.00 and includes:

• Badge
• Fee for membership into the ASPT
• Cost of the ASPT National Certification written exam
  • ASPT national certification exam fee – 1 attempt.
• Liability insurance during clinical
• Associated fees

The student is also responsible for the following additional items (NOT included in the $249.00 fee)

• Drug Screen/Background Check – a minimum of $83 – must go through the college vendor.
• COVID vaccinations required to participate in clinical rotations – fee varies

The optional clinical rotation will be explained during the clinical rotation video sent with the email. Students will be able to pay after attending the first class on June 15, 2024. Payment is due by the close of business on June 21, 2024.

No refunds are available for the Optional Clinical Rotation fee.

Upon successful completion of the Phlebotomy Technician Program, the Optional Clinical Rotation, and the ASPT National Certification Examination, the student will receive a National Certification through the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT).

NOTE:  Students must successfully complete the June 2024 Phlebotomy Technician Program to participate in the Optional Clinical Rotation.

If you have questions about the Phlebotomy Technician Program that were not answered on this website, please email Diane Peck at diane.peck@calhoun.edu.

Refunds

All refund requests for the June 2024 Phlebotomy Technician Program must be received in writing by the close of business on May 29, 2024.

Email diane.peck@calhoun.edu with your request, and then call 256-306-2515 to confirm receipt of the request.