Program Details
| Time Commitment: | 3.5 months |
| Schedule: | Mondays and Wednesdays 5:45pm - 9:15pm |
| Course Sections: | PLAB 1023, PLAB 1060, CE 8512 (if CPR is needed) |
| Tuition: | $2300 (includes textbook, drug screen, and exam voucher) |
| Course Type: | In Person |
Phlebotomy involves drawing blood from patients and transporting the blood samples to the laboratory for testing. Phlebotomy Technicians work in hospitals, physician offices, and other healthcare facilities, and play an important role in the clinical laboratory team.
The course consists of 96 hours of classroom instruction and a 120-hour off-site externship, providing a total learning experience of 216 hours. Externships take place from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
You will need a computer/laptop and access to the internet for this class.
Certification/Licensure: Upon completion of this program, you will be prepared to take the Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), the Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PBT) exam offered by The ASCP Board of Certification, or the Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) exam offered by the American Medical Technology (AMT).
| Semester | Start Date | Orientation | Registration Period |
Spring 2025 |
February 24 | February 20 5pm | November 06 - February 21 |
Fall 2025 |
August | August | July - August |
- Access to a computer and Internet
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum age of 18 years
- Drivers License/State ID and Social Security card
- Clean background check without any infractions
- Documentation of all required documents
- Passing a pre-clinical/externship drug screening test
Please Remember
- You must have all the required documents uploaded and approved on CastleBranch before you can register for the program.
- At registration, you must make an initial payment on the payment plan, pay in full, or provide proof of funding.
- Incomplete trackers and non-payment will result in being dropped from the program.
1. Complete the WCE Short Form |
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Complete the Workforce & Continuing Education short form. |
2. Complete a FAFSA Application |
| If you would like to apply for the Texas Public Educational Grant, which covers 50% of the program's tuition, please complete a free FAFSA application at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. |
3. Purchase Background Check and Document Tracker |
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Please use an active, personal email when purchasing the background check and document tracker.
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4.Upload Requirements to Document Tracker |
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Documentation must have your full name, date of birth, and the name of the clinic/provide who administered the vaccine/test.
*Important: If you have not received the Hep-B vaccine, please request for the Heplisav-B series (2 doses) from your healthcare provider. For technical issues with CastleBranch, please call their customer service team at 1.888.723.4263. For questions regarding the requirements, please contact us at 254.298.8625 or wce@templecollege.edu. |
5. Register for the Program |
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Reminder: You cannot register for the program until all required documents are submitted and approved on CastleBranch. Students who register before completing their trackers will be dropped from the program.
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6. Pay for the Program |
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Payment is required within 24 hours of registration to secure your spot in the program. Students who do not meet the payment deadline will be removed from the program. Students may reregister when they are ready to make a payment. |
Student Handbook
Additional Information
- Set of maroon scrubs
- CastleBranch document tracker and background check ($85.99)
- CPR course ($70 through WCE)
| Payment Plan |
$2300 + $30 one-time payment plan fee
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| Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG) |
Eligible students may receive financial aid for 50% of the tuition provided funding is available. Requirements
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| DYD Scholarship | For Bell County Residents: Students may be eligible for the Direct Your Destiny (DYD) Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Scholarship. For more information: https://www.templecollege.edu/workforce/ael/career-pathways |
| Workforce Solutions | Students may qualify for the Education and Training Grant through Workforce Solutions of Central Texas. For more information: https://workforcesolutionsctx.com/training-and-education/ |
| VA Education Benefits | Please get in touch with Magen McCauley at 254.298.8310 or email her at magen.mccauley@templecollege.edu for questions about using your GI Bill (Chapter 33) or DEA (Chapter 35) benefits to pay for this program’s tuition. |
| Hazlewood | If you have questions about using your Hazlewood benefits to pay for this program’s tuition, please contact Kelly Czapnik at 254.298.8320 or email her at kelly.czapnik@templecollege.edu. |
| 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. |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- 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.
FAQs
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 approved, TPEG will cover 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