Our self-paced, online phlebotomy technician program for Illinois residents is designed to prepare you for certification (CPT) and a job in as little as 3 months.
Illinois students enrolled in our online Phlebotomy program will study key areas such as medical vocabulary, blood classification systems, cardiovascular anatomy, blood components, and documentation procedures. The course also includes an IV Practice Arm Kit and training videos that simulate real-world blood draw techniques.
Please keep in mind: This is a fully online course and does not include live clinical training, which may be required for phlebotomy certification in Illinois. Students are advised to review state-specific certification regulations and secure in-person experience as needed.
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†.
Illinois currently employs 5,250 phlebotomists.* There are hundreds of phlebotomy jobs open in Chicago, Schaumburg, Naperville, Joliet, Rockford, Springfield and many other cities in Illinois, 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 – You must have a high school diploma or GED.
Complete a Phlebotomy Training Program – Enroll in an accredited program, covering blood collection techniques and safety procedures. Our program here at USCI can be completed in 3 months.
Obtain Certification (Optional but Preferred) – While Illinois doesn’t mandate certification, employers often prefer nationally recognized certifications like those from the NHA (CPT), ASCP, or NCCT. 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 – Seek employment in hospitals, labs, or clinics. Our career coaches will guide your through the job preparation process and work with you to improve your resume and provide mock interviews.
Phlebotomy technicians in Illinois make on average $44,530* per year according to O*Net.
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