Certified Phlebotomy Technician

at Job Corps

   New Orleans Catalog

About

Are you interested in the medical field? Do you have strong verbal and nonverbal communication skills? 

Then you may be a good fit for Job Corps’ Certified Phlebotomy Technician program.

On the job, you will ...

  • Draw blood for tests, transfusions, research or blood donations
  • Label the collected blood for testing or processing
  • Label sterile containers for other samples, such as urine, and instruct patients on proper collection procedures 
  • Assemble, maintain and dispose of medical instruments such as needles, test tubes and blood vials

Takes

1 Year

Costs

Free

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$41.8k careers

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Is this a career path I'll enjoy?

Some of the career options you will have ...

Most Certified Phlebotomy Technician Job Corps graduates go on to work for hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices or nursing homes.

What skills and credentials will I gain?

The credentials you will earn ...

In the Certified Phlebotomy Technician program, you can earn industry-recognized credentials from such organizations as: 

  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
  • American Red Cross 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program.

Certified Phlebotomy Technician at Job Corps

Admissions

   High school diploma or equivalency

Before entering the program, students must:

  • Complete all required activities in the Career Preparation Period, including Career Exploration and Career Success/Workplace Skills.
  • Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
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Contact

Who do I contact?

Job Corps

8825 Airline Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70118