Phlebotomy Certification

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/1/2026
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/2/2028

Program Description

6 week Hybrid program preparing candidates to sit for the National Health Careers Association (NHA)- National credentialing exam. The course is six weeks, am or pm class schedule with a 1 week externship (Monday - Friday 8:00 -4:00pm) at an affiliating facility. Program is approved by NHA

Established in 2015

CIP: 51-1009 Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

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Program Contact Info

1639 East 87th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 437-5003

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Healthcare Support Occupations
    • Phlebotomists (319097 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

NHA

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • IBHE

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

6 Weeks ( 120.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$1,200.00
Books$85.00
Fees$138.00
Tests$117.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$214.00
Total Cost$1,754.00

Financial Aid

  • GI Bill for veterans/families

Application Procedure

Complete application and enrollment agreement, submit with picture ID, high school/GED or transcripts and social security applicants will be tested the first week of class on math and reading (78% required). The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • Drug/Alcohol Screening
  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Physical Exam
  • Language - English
  • Other - Background check

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction
  • Open Entry/Exit

Performance Data

Program: Phlebotomy Certification

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/1/2026
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/2/2028

Program Description

6 week Hybrid program preparing candidates to sit for the National Health Careers Association (NHA)- National credentialing exam. The course is six weeks, am or pm class schedule with a 1 week externship (Monday - Friday 8:00 -4:00pm) at an affiliating facility. Program is approved by NHA

Established in 2015

CIP: 51-1009 Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist.

Provider Information

First Step to Excellence Health Care

View WIOA-approved programs

Visit provider website

Program Contact Info

1639 East 87th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 437-5003

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Healthcare Support Occupations
    • Phlebotomists (319097 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

NHA

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • IBHE

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

6 Weeks ( 120.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$1,200.00
Books$85.00
Fees$138.00
Tests$117.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$214.00
Total Cost$1,754.00

Financial Aid

  • GI Bill for veterans/families

Application Procedure

Complete application and enrollment agreement, submit with picture ID, high school/GED or transcripts and social security applicants will be tested the first week of class on math and reading (78% required). The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • Drug/Alcohol Screening
  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Physical Exam
  • Language - English
  • Other - Background check

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction
  • Open Entry/Exit