Phlebotomy

Course Description

Skills taught to prepare the student for a career in Phlebotomy

• 240 Hours including clinical hours
  
• Phlebotomy FAQ

Estimated Cost

• Registration: $175
• Lab Fee: $3
• Liability Insurance: $18 (nonrefundable)
• Parking Permit: $15
• Total (approximate): $ 211 + Books

Contact the bookstore (336.734.7754) for current textbook prices.

* all prices subject to change

Not Included

• CPR registration/related costs (approx $68.00)
• Uniforms and shoes
• National Certification Exam ($78 - $125.00)
• Career Readiness Certificate/CRC ($30.00) – optional but Recommended to increase employment opportunities

Employment Opportunities

Hospital, nursing home, lab or other medical facility

Starting Salary Range

Phlebotomy Tech $11.30 - $16.90 per hour

Competencies

Training includes:

• Basic Phlebotomy skills
• Preparation for the ASCP certification exam

Requirements

Candidate needs to meet one of the following 3 requirements:

• Current CNA I registry listing, OR
• Successful completion of State approved NA1 course, OR
• Patient care experience (i.e. Nurse, CMA, EMT, Med Office Assistant) with a letter of recommendation on letterhead from a clinical professional who supervised student’s work in a direct patient care role

Additional Requirements

• CPR (AHA) Health Care Provider Certification before clinical
• Successful completion Math and Reading placement tests
• Attendance at Phlebotomy Orientation
• Driver’s License and Social Security Card
• High school diploma/GED/official transcript

NOTE: 8-10 students required for class to be held

Testing / Orientation (No Charge)

Testing (no charge)

Required for students in:

• Nursing Assistant I or Nursing Assistant I Examination Preparation
• Nursing Assistant II
• Medication Aide
• Phlebotomy

Testing Locations and Times

• West Campus, 1300 Bolton Street in Winston Salem, Wednesday at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. in Room 13  (Room number subject to change)
  
• Goodwill on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m.
  
• Danbury, Stokes County Government Ctr.  1012 N Main Street Danbury, Mondays at 9 a.m. (593-2811)
  

Must bring for test

• Picture ID
• Social Security card

Required scores are

• Math 6th grade level
• Reading 10th grade level

Note:

• Students that do not meet the required scores may come to the basic skills lab to work on skills for future testing.
• Students are advised to retain a copy of test scores for future reference.  Test results are kept on file in Health Ed for a limited time.
  
• Exemption: Student who passed FTCC CPT exam in the previous three years with at least 55 on Arithmetic and 80 on Reading.

Orientation (no charge)

Required for students in

• Nursing Assistant I
• Phlebotomy
• May also be required for NA2 students who did not receive NA1 training at Forsyth Tech
  

Good for one year due to changes in student policies and procedures.

Nursing Assistant Orientation:

• West Campus: See schedule.
• Northwest Forsyth Center (King):  2nd & 4th Friday through April 24th (8:30 a.m. – 12 noon)
• Call (336) 734-7733 for any questions

Phlebotomy Orientation:

• Dates will be provided on the day of successful test completion or call 336.734.7733

Must bring for Orientation

• Picture ID
  
• Social Security Card (exact name matching if  possible)
  
• Placement Test Results to verify successful completion
  
• High school diploma/GED/official transcript

Contact Information

Contact Customer Service at 336.761.1002.