Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Each student learns the process of making a puncture in a vein for the purpose of drawing blood. Students learn to properly collect and prepare blood samples for adult, infants and children. These test are used to verify the overall health of the patient and to diagnose medical conditions. Training includes the blood draw, order of draw, infection control and safety. Students may seek employment in physician offices, hospitals, urgent care facilities, plasm centers. This five-week class includes 16 hours of externship increasing employment options.
Each student will take an exam through the National Healthcareers Association to receive their National License. Having this license in additional to their Certificate of Proficiency will increase their employment and wage potential. Arkansas College of Health Careers is 28% above the National Average in their pass rate based on NHA statistics.
The tuition covers the students license for two years.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
5
Hours
100
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
ARKANSAS College of Health Careers
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
yes
Training Location(s)
LITTLE ROCK
Local WIB
5005 - City of Little Rock
Name of Credential
Nationally Certified Phlebotomy Technician/Certificate of Proficiency
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
NA
Refund Policy
yes. Refund issued based on the Students Handbook.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - National Healthcareers Association
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$75.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$125.00 Exam fee is paid to the National Healthcareers Association prior to the student taking the exam.
In-State Tuition
$2,050.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$2,050.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$100.00 gloves, sanitizer, gauze, evacuate tubes, needles (all sizes), alcohol, bandages, lancets, cotton, tourniquets, etc.
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,350.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$2,350.00
