Program Details
| Course Type: | Web-Enhanced* |
| Duration: | 14 Weeks |
| Program Hours/CEUs: | 209 hours (20.9 CEUs) |
| Tuition: | $2,300 |
| Program Dates: | August 24, 2026 - November 23, 2026 |
| Program Schedule: | Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:45 PM to 9:15 PM |
| Application Deadline: | August 10, 2026 |
| Certification: | Students who successfully complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion and be prepared to take the certification exam offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA), the ASCP Board of Certification, or the American Medical Technology (AMT). |
*This is an in-person course that uses an online platform (D2L) for assignments or supplemental materials. Reliable access to the internet and a computer is required. Students are required to bring their laptops to class.
To apply for this program, download the information packet and follow the application steps listed on the "How to Apply" page.
Phlebotomy is the process of drawing blood from patients and taking the blood specimens to the laboratory to prepare for testing. Phlebotomy technicians work in hospitals, physician offices, and other health facilities, and are essential members of the clinical laboratory team. The duties of a phlebotomy technician may include drawing blood, preparing specimens for storage or testing, assembling equipment, and verifying patients’ records. A phlebotomist may also conduct patient interviews and screen donors at a blood bank. This course meets for 89 hours of in-person instruction. Students may be eligible to complete an off-site externship of 120 hours, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.
This program will prepare you to take the Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) exam offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA), the Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PBT) exam offered by the ASCP Board of Certification, or the Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) offered by American Medical Technology (AMT).
Course Objectives
- Know the history of phlebotomy and the roles and responsibilities of phlebotomy technicians.
- Demonstrate laboratory operations (e.g., safety, quality control), quality assurances, laboratory laws, ethics, and regulatory issues.
- Understand the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, and anatomy of the hand, leg, & foot – including arteries and veins.
- Practice universal precautions, safety protocols, infection control, and medical asepsis.
- Demonstrate proper collection, processing, handling, documentation, and transportation of specimens.
- Accurately perform venipunctures, skin punctures, syringe practice, heel punctures, protocols, and syringe draws.
Course Codes
- PLAB 1023 Phlebotomy: 89 contact hours (8.9 CEUs)
- PLAB 1060 Clinical - Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist: 120 contact hours (12.0 CEUs)
Attendance Policy
The Phlebotomy Technician program requires 85% attendance to successfully complete. Attendance will be taken at each meeting.Tuition and Financial Assistance
- Maroon scrubs
- Document tracker and background check
- AHA BLS Certification course
| Payment Plan |
$2300 + $30 one-time payment plan fee
Your tuition must be paid in full at least two weeks before the program ends to receive the exam voucher and Certificate of Completion.
Note: Payment plans must be set up online. Cash payments are not accepted. Fees apply for credit/debit card payments. Checking/routing information is preferred. |
| DYD Scholarship | For Bell County Residents: Covers 100% of the tuition and BLS fee for eligible students. Students must attend Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) courses along with WCE courses. Contact 254.298.8626 for more information. |
| VA Education Benefits | Students may use GI Bill, Chapter 35, or Hazlewood benefits to pay for the tuition. Chapter 35 students must enroll in a payment plan and pay the initial payment. Contact 254.298.8311 or va@templecollege.edu for more information. |
| MyCAA | Eligible military spouses may use MyCAA benefits to pay for this program’s tuition. Contact 254.298.8311 or va@templecollege.edu for more information. |
| Tuition Waiver | The Texas State College Tuition Waiver program exempts or waives payment of tuition and fees at state-supported colleges or universities for foster youth currently or formerly in the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and for those adopted from DFPS. If you qualify for this program and are interested in attending Temple College, contact Misty Reid at 254-298-8335 or misty.reid@templecollege.edu. |
| Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG) | Eligible students may receive financial aid covering up to 50% of tuition, subject to available funding. The first payment is due at registration, and students are expected to follow their payment plan schedule while awaiting confirmation of eligibility and award. A completed FAFSA is required. https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa |
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The Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG) is a state-funded program designed to assist Texas residents with financial need in covering the costs of higher education at public colleges and universities in Texas. Students must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA. If eligible based on the FAFSA application submitted to Temple College, TPEG will cover up to 50% of the tuition for eligible WCE programs.
Eligible Programs
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Certified Nurse Aide
- Community Health Worker
- CompTIA A+ Computer Technician
- CompTIA ITF+ IT Fundamentals
- EKG Technician
- Medical Coding
- Non-Certified Radiologic Technician
- Patient Care Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Project Management for Information Technology
- SHRM Certification Prep
- Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician