Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
This 12 or 17 credit-hour program prepares individuals, under supervision of physicians and other healthcare professionals, to draw blood samples from patients using a variety of invasive procedures. Instruction includes basic vascular anatomy and physiology, blood physiology, skin and venipuncture techniques, specimen collection and handling, safety and sanitation procedures, and applicable standards and regulations.
Upon completion of this program each student will be required to take the National Health career Association's (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam as a Third-Party Assessment for this program.
BRTC's Nursing and Allied Health programs contract with healthcare facilities in order for students to meet their clinical course outcomes. These facilities may have additional mandatory requirements that students and faculty must comply with in order to attend clinical within their facility. If for any reason, those requirements are not met by a student and the facilities prohibit attendance, a student may not be able to complete the program requirements, resulting in the inability to successfully complete the program.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
8
Hours
12
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC) - Pocahontas
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
1410 Highway 304 East, Pocahontas, Arkansas
Local WIB
5050 - Northeast
Name of Credential
Phlebotomy Certificate of Proficiency
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
n/a
Refund Policy
Refer to refund policy guidelines in Black River Technical College's 23-24 Course Catalog, on pages 47-49.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
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?
Yes
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$300.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$70.00 NHA Assessments
In-State Tuition
$1,476.00
Other Fees
$816.00 Technology & Infrastructure Fee. Student Activity Fee. Student Assessment Fee. Student Success Fee. Facilities Maintenance Fee. Distance Education Fee.
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$2,832.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$900.00 includes student ID, background check, CPR card, uniforms, laptop shoes, backpack, liability insurance, drug screen, simulation fee, composite picture, lab fee, and additional program specific fees will be attached to tuition each semester.
Total In-State Program Cost
$3,562.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$4,918.00
