Dual Enrollment - CNA & Phlebotomist Certifications
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/5/2025
Program Description
The Dual CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) and Phlebotomy Program is a comprehensive course that provides training in both nursing assistant skills and phlebotomy techniques. This combined program is designed to equip students with a broader range of competencies, making them highly versatile and employable in various healthcare settings.
Program Structure
Total Hours: 166 (110 hours of classroom theory and lab, 40 hours of CNA clinicals, and 16 hours of phlebotomy clinicals).
Duration: Typically completed within 12614 weeks.
Certification: Upon successful completion of all required hours and the state CNA examination, students graduate with both CNA and Phlebotomy certificates.
Curriculum Overview
Basic Nursing Skills: Assisting patients with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility).
Patient Care: Monitoring vital signs, supporting medical procedures, and providing emotional support.
Safety and Infection Control: Implementing safety protocols and infection control measures.
Medical Terminology: Learning common medical terms and abbreviations.
Anatomy and Physiology: Gaining a foundational understanding of the human body.
Phlebotomy Techniques: Training in venipuncture and capillary puncture for blood collection.
Blood Collection Procedures: Proper collection, labeling, and handling of specimens.
Safety and Compliance: Adhering to standards and regulations for blood collection and handling.
Equipment and Supplies: Familiarization with phlebotomy tools such as needles, tubes, and collection devices.
Patient Interaction: Developing communication and interpersonal skills to ensure safe and compassionate care during procedures.
This program ensures that graduates are well-prepared to enter the healthcare workforce with dual qualifications that address both patient care and laboratory skills. A dual CNA and Phlebotomy course makes them more versatile and employable in healthcare by combining patient care skills with blood draw and lab support. This opens up more job opportunities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and labs, often with better pay and flexibility. It also serves as a strong stepping stone for career growth in nursing or other healthcare fields.
Established in 2025
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Castor Health Institute
Program Contact Info
6 E 23rd St
Sterling, IL 61081
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 622-3550
30 East Stephenson Street
Freeport, IL 61032
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 622-3550
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
- Phlebotomists (319097 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IDPH
Quality Assurance
- IL Department of Public Health (IDPH), IL Board of Higher Education (IBHE)
- Industry Standard: We are fully licensed and compliant with IDPH and IBHE standards
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, License
13 Weeks ( 135.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,600.00 |
| Fees | $150.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $150.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,900.00 |
Financial Aid
- Payment Plans Available
Application Procedure
Submit online enrollment (need ID and Social Security Card), Complete in-person enrollment appointment; Illinois Background Check verification; Make Payments before class starts.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - Ages 16+
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Non-English Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Dual Enrollment - CNA & Phlebotomist Certifications
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/5/2025
Program Description
The Dual CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) and Phlebotomy Program is a comprehensive course that provides training in both nursing assistant skills and phlebotomy techniques. This combined program is designed to equip students with a broader range of competencies, making them highly versatile and employable in various healthcare settings.
Program Structure
Total Hours: 166 (110 hours of classroom theory and lab, 40 hours of CNA clinicals, and 16 hours of phlebotomy clinicals).
Duration: Typically completed within 12614 weeks.
Certification: Upon successful completion of all required hours and the state CNA examination, students graduate with both CNA and Phlebotomy certificates.
Curriculum Overview
Basic Nursing Skills: Assisting patients with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility).
Patient Care: Monitoring vital signs, supporting medical procedures, and providing emotional support.
Safety and Infection Control: Implementing safety protocols and infection control measures.
Medical Terminology: Learning common medical terms and abbreviations.
Anatomy and Physiology: Gaining a foundational understanding of the human body.
Phlebotomy Techniques: Training in venipuncture and capillary puncture for blood collection.
Blood Collection Procedures: Proper collection, labeling, and handling of specimens.
Safety and Compliance: Adhering to standards and regulations for blood collection and handling.
Equipment and Supplies: Familiarization with phlebotomy tools such as needles, tubes, and collection devices.
Patient Interaction: Developing communication and interpersonal skills to ensure safe and compassionate care during procedures.
This program ensures that graduates are well-prepared to enter the healthcare workforce with dual qualifications that address both patient care and laboratory skills. A dual CNA and Phlebotomy course makes them more versatile and employable in healthcare by combining patient care skills with blood draw and lab support. This opens up more job opportunities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and labs, often with better pay and flexibility. It also serves as a strong stepping stone for career growth in nursing or other healthcare fields.
Established in 2025
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Provider Information
Castor Health Institute
Program Contact Info
6 E 23rd St
Sterling, IL 61081
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 622-3550
30 East Stephenson Street
Freeport, IL 61032
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 622-3550
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
- Phlebotomists (319097 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IDPH
Quality Assurance
- IL Department of Public Health (IDPH), IL Board of Higher Education (IBHE)
- Industry Standard: We are fully licensed and compliant with IDPH and IBHE standards
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, License
13 Weeks ( 135.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,600.00 |
| Fees | $150.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $150.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,900.00 |
Financial Aid
- Payment Plans Available
Application Procedure
Submit online enrollment (need ID and Social Security Card), Complete in-person enrollment appointment; Illinois Background Check verification; Make Payments before class starts.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - Ages 16+
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Non-English Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)