Phlebotomy at Northwest Health Careers

Northwest Health Careers’ Phlebotomy Technician program prepares you for a wonderful profession in such high demand in Las Vegas. This short and rigorous program provides the student with the necessary Phlebotomy training required to work in a lab, medical office, hospital or any other medical facility where blood draws are performed. The expectations of today’s Phlebotomy Technicians in Las Vegas and across the country are constantly changing. Phlebotomists are expected to adhere to the ever changing regulations imposed by national organizations including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Upon completion of the coursework you will receive on the job training at an off site Phlebotomy facility located locally in Las Vegas. During this externship, you will encounter real patients and put the knowledge you have gained to the ultimate test. Our instructors teach the students about the proper professionalism required to work in these different medical facilities and as a result our students typically excel in the externship arena. We encourage our students to treat this experience as an extended job interview and we have seen an overwhelming percentage of them gain employment at their externship site.

National Success

After you successfully complete your training at Northwest Health Careers you will receive a diploma which qualifies you to sit for a certification exam. Our phlebotomy technicians are qualified to sit for the RPT exam administered by the American Medical Technologists (AMT). Having the opportunity to take these examinations is an important aspect of achieving professional success as a phlebotomist. Phlebotomists who are certified have increased employment opportunities and are qualified to gain employment at prestigious medical facilities and labs.

Classes

Schedule and Graduation Rates

Northwest Health Careers offers a day time program to its students.
The day class for the Phlebotomy program meets Monday – Friday from 9AM – 1PM.
Phlebotomy students are expected to comple their program in 14 weeks.

For more information about class start dates call the Admissions office at (702) 254-7577 or send them an e-mail at nwhc.enroll1@gmail.com !!

Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid

Phlebotomy Total Cost Breakdown (US DOE CIP CODE: 51.1009)
Phlebotomy Tuition and Fees: $3,040
Phlebotomy Books and Materials: $160
Total Cost of Phlebotomy Program: $3,200
For information about Student Aid available for Northwest Health Careers Phlebotomy students, visit our Financial Aid page located under Student Services!

More Information about the Profession

For more information about the Phlebotomy profession (SOC 29-2012), Click Here to review the Summary Report for Phlebotomists at O*Net Online.

For information about Job Placement rates for Northwest Health Careers Phlebotomy graduates, visit our Career Services page located under Graduate Services!