Our self-paced, online phlebotomy technician program for Florida residents is designed to prepare you for certification (CPT) and a job in as little as 3 months.
In our online Phlebotomy program Florida students will learn medical terminolog, blood group systems, blood components, vascular anatomy, the cardiovascular system, and documentation and reporting requirements. During the program students will also be provided an IV Practice Arm Kit and videos that will allow them to stimulate blood draws on a patient.
This program if fully online and does not include the live skills practice (experience) required to obtain certification as a phlebotomist, which most employers require. Students are responsible for researching certification and/or licensure requirements as well as securing appropriate experience opportunities.
Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.
Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive exercises, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit.
You’ll receive an IV practice arm kit and video’s explaining how to draw blood from a patient.
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U.S. Career Institute's Phlebotomy Technician program will prepare you to sit for the written portion of the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). NHA publishes application and eligibility criteria for the CPT exam. Students are encouraged to review this information in detail.
Your CPT exam fee is included in your tuition- up to a $213 value†.
Florida currently employs 7,600 phlebotomists.* There are thousands of phlebotomy jobs open in Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Tallahassee and many other cities in Florida, according to Indeed.com. Phlebotomists work in hospitals, diagnostic labs, blood donation centers, clinics, doctor’s offices, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, correctional facilities, and government healthcare facilities. There are also opportunities to work for a mobile phlebotomy service traveling to patients homes, businesses, schools, and community events.
*Plus one-time $29 application charge..
**First payment includes $40 down payment and $29 application charge. Application charge is non-refundable.
Meet Basic Requirements – Typically, you need a high school diploma or GED.
Complete a Phlebotomy Training Program – Enroll in an accredited program at a community college, vocational school, or online provider. These programs usually take a few weeks to a few months. Our program here at USCI can be completed in 3 months.
Obtain Certification (Optional but Recommended) – While Florida does not require certification, many employers prefer candidates with credentials from organizations like the NHA, ASCP, or AMT. Phlebotomy Technician graduates may sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam via the NHA’s Pre-Externship Route; however, graduates will need hands-on experience completing a minimum of 30 venipunctures and 10 capillary sticks or finger sticks on live individuals, following completion of the program to receive certification. This experience is not included in the program. Graduates must complete this experience within 90 days of passing the CPT exam and are responsible for securing their own experience site. Students must contact local blood testing providers (e.g., Labcorp or Quest), hospitals or doctor’s offices to seek out live experience opportunities.
Apply for Jobs – Look for positions in hospitals, labs, and clinics. Some employers provide on-the-job training. No state licensure is required in Florida, so once trained, you can start working immediately.
Phlebotomy technicians in Florida make on average $37,910* per year according to O*Net.
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