Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomy Technicians are skilled healthcare professionals, whose duties include drawing blood, preparing specimens for storage or testing, assembling equipment, and verifying patients’ records. They may also interview and screen donors at a blood bank. Palm Beach Career (PBC) – School of Allied Health Sciences students learn technical and procedural aspects of basic phlebotomy, such as collection of blood specimens, venipuncture, and dermal puncture, both in theory and hands-on practice.

Phlebotomy Technicians work in hospitals, physicians’ offices, group practices, independent laboratories, health maintenance organizations, and public facilities. If you are caring and compassionate about helping others, this is a job for you. This is a great introduction into the healthcare field and can be used as a steppingstone into another career or a career on its own.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for Phlebotomists will continue to be 25% higher than all other occupations. The average hourly wage for a phlebotomist is anywhere from $12.00 to $18.80.

The mission of Palm Beach Career (PBC) – School of Allied Health Sciences’ Phlebotomy Technician Certification Program is to prepare students to enter the healthcare field as knowledgeable and responsible professional workers by providing quality education and practical training.

For the convenience of our students, Phlebotomy Technician program is offered during the day, evening, and weekend hours. The program consists of classroom theory hours that involve lecture and lab sessions with specific clinical applications and supervised clinical hours at other clinical settings.

Due to the global pandemic, the EKG Technician program at Palm Beach Career (PBC) – School of Allied Health Sciences is also being offered through a hybrid modality, with lectures and training held online and in person.

Upon completion of all coursework with an average of a grade “C” (75%) or above and satisfactory completion of clinical skills, students receive Palm Beach Career (PBC) – School of Allied Health Sciences’ Phlebotomy Technician Diploma. They are then eligible to take the NHA CPT Certification Examination, potentially earning the credential of Certified Phlebotomy Technician.

The Phlebotomy Technician salary in Florida is between $33,117 and $52,988 per year. A Phlebotomy Technician makes between $16/hour to 21/hour, depending on your location or for a Travel Phlebotomy job. Other benefits of becoming a Phlebotomy Technician are medical benefits, vacation/sick time, paid holidays, etc.

Currently, we do not offer financial aid through FASFA. However, you can contact your local Florida Works, and if you qualify, they may assist you with paying for some of our courses.

We do accept payment plans. If you are interested in a payment plan, please contact us for more information.

Please see student handbook or call us for more information regarding tuition and fee.

We require a deposit to secure your spot plus the application & registration fees. At the time of registration, you will be required to fill out a registration packet as well as place your deposit. The remaining balance is due on or before the first day of class. You can register online or in person.

The dress code:

1. Solid color blue scrub uniform (top and bottom), face mask, & sneaker
2. Only religious head dressing is allowed during class.

This course will provide students with the theory and clinical procedures necessary to develop skills to draw blood for various blood tests for entry-level positions in hospitals, doctor’s offices, and laboratories. Students will also sharpen their math, science, and language arts skills.

As a NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician, a person has necessary skills to perform venipuncture, skin puncture and specimen processing. Each course consists of theoretical lectures and practical classes on the best of the equipment. The following is a list of topics that will be covered with this course:

• Venipuncture – blood draw
• Dermal puncture
• Specimen processing
• Test tubes, additives and tests
• Safety – hazards, infection control, precaution, isolation

Each course ends with the exam that is conducted at PBCC.

Course Number	Course Title	Clock Hours
PHL001	Phlebotomy Basic Healthcare Worker	130
PHL001L	Phlebotomy Laboratory	70
	Total	200

To be admitted in the Phlebotomy Technician program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 17 years of age.
• Have signed permission from a parent or guardian if less than 18 years old.
• Submit a signed enrollment agreement.
• Have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Complete a Personal Interview with the program Director.
• Sign Enrollment Agreement.

• DAY CLASSES – 7 weekends:
  • Monday – Friday: 10 am – 2 pm
• EVENING CLASSES – 12 weekends:
  • Monday – Thursday: 5 pm – 9 pm
• WEEKEND CLASSES – 14 weekends:
  • Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm
• ONLINE CLASSES:
  • Please call for more information.