Acadiana Area Career College
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Technician Training Program
Location: 505 Loire Avenue Lafayette, LA 70507At Acadiana Area Career College, students can receive the training that they will need to pursue a career in the medical field. This phlebotomy training option consists of 200 hours of classroom training (10 weeks) plus one mandated week of clinical, during which time students will receive a chance to obtain hands-on practice utilizing venipuncture and putting the knowledge that they received in the classroom into context in a functioning medical environment.
The curriculum of this program includes: special collection techniques, CPR, blood circulation, medical terminology, preparation of blood smears, and more. The classes of this option are offered Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 2:00 pm.
The tuition of this program totals $2,200.00 and this price includes the registration fee, books, and supplies.
Academy of Acadiana
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Training
Location: 1800 Ryan Street Lake Charles, LA 70601; 131 W. Main Street New Iberia, LA 70560
Academy of Acadiana offers phlebotomy classes at Charles LA and New Iberia, LA.
The 10-week program takes about 240 hours to complete.
Bossier Parish Community College
Programs Offered: Certificate of Technical Studies in Phlebotomy
Location: 6220 East Texas Bossier City, LA 71111Bossier Parish Community College offers a phlebotomy training program that is designed to provide students with the skill set that they will need to become employed in the healthcare industry. The program itself consists of a pre-clinical component and a clinical component. The pre-clinical portion can be completed at the student’s preferred pace which can be either part-time or full-time. Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in all pre-clinical courses to attend the clinical portion of training. The program curriculum is designed so that the pre-clinical and the clinical portion can both be completed in one semester each (4 months per semester) and includes a total of 26 credit hours.
Upon the successful completion of both portions of training, graduates become eligible to sit for a national certification exam which, if passed, can help to improve their employability as they begin to apply for jobs.
Crescent City Career Institute
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Technician Training Program
Location: 429 Wall Blvd Gretna, LA 70056Crescent City Career Institute offers a phlebotomy technician training option that can be completed in only 8 weeks. Classes are offered two evenings per week from 6pm-8pm so please ensure that your availability can accommodate this schedule. Students must also complete an externship, during which time they must complete 50 hours and 100 successful sticks.
In order to apply to this training option, applicants must have a current valid photo ID, a high school diploma or GED, a resume, immunization records, and more. Additionally, students must complete a nationwide criminal background check which costs $43.50 and the site provides a link to the preferred service that you can use.
This curriculum focuses on teaching students how to collect blood specimens from patients, as well as any other additional skills that will be needed to obtain employment in the medical field.
Delgado Community College
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Technical Competency Area (TCA)
Location: City Park Campus-615 City Park Avenue New Orleans, LA 70199
West Bank Campus-2600 General Meyer Avenue New Orleans, LA 70114
*Please see site for full list of locationsDelgado Community College offers a phlebotomy training program that is designed to provide students with the diverse skill set that they will need to become professionals in the healthcare industry. The curriculum can be completed in one semester and consists of 12 total credit hours. The program is divided into both lecture courses and a phlebotomy practicum.
The last three weeks of the semester students will participate in a phlebotomy practicum and will be expected to work 8 hours a day. Please ensure that your availability will allow for this requirement.
In order to be accepted into the program, students must have proof of recent immunizations, have CPR certification, complete a health examination, and they must agree to both a criminal background check and drug test.
Elise Phlebotomy Training Center
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Training
Location: 110 Bellemeade Blvd Suite B, Gretna, LA 70056
Elise Phlebotomy Training Center offers phlebotomy training program at Gretna, LA.
The course takes 10 weeks to complete.
Fletcher Technical Community College
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Certificate of Technical Training
Location: 1407 Highway 311 Schriever, LA 70395Fletcher Technical Community College offers a phlebotomy training program that consists of 315 total clock hours, and 16 total credit hours. In order to apply, students must have a high school diploma or GED and they must also have official copies of their ACT and COMPASS scores, and all official copies of college transcripts (if applicable).
Once enrolled in the program, all requirements must be completed with an average of 2.0 or higher in order to receive the Technical Competency Area Certificate. Some specific courses in the curriculum are: Medical Terminology, Professionalism for Healthcare Providers, Phlebotomy Techniques, Body Structure and Function, and more.
For more information regarding this training option, you can visit the school site to learn more about admissions, the program itself, the school, and more.
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Certificate Program
Location: 5414 Brittany Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University offers phlebotomy training program at Baton Rouge, LA.
The 13-week certificate program is composed of 80 hours of classroom instruction and 120 h ours of clinical practice.
Founded in 1923, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is a small catholic educational institution.
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Training Program
Location: 1701 Oak Park Boulevard,
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Lake Charles Memorial Health System offers an 8-week phlebotomy training program focusing on practical experiences.
The program includes 32 hours of classroom instruction and 220 hours of clinical work.
The program seems to be well organized. The students need to complete quizzes and chapter tests, and pass a comprehensive final exam and a practical exam.
The curriculum includes blood collection procedure and equipment, phlebotomy area & test Requisitions, timed and STAT specimens, infection control, how to approach a patient and performing the venipuncture, suggested order of draw, how to handle difficult venipunctures, and many more.
Learning Bridge Career Institute
Programs Offered: Cardiovascular Phlebotomy
Location: 1340 W Tunnel Blvd #110, Houma, LA 70360
Learning Bridge Career Institute offers Cardiovascular Phlebotomy program to students at Houma, LA 70360.
The program covers three areas: Phlebotomy, Electrocardiograph, and Medical Office.
LifeShare Blood Center
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Training
Location: 8910 Linwood Ave., Shreveport LA 71106
LifeShare Blood Center offers phlebotomy training at Shreveport LA.
Covered topics include medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, communication skills, phlebotomy techniques, infection control, and more.
Founded in 1942, LifeShare Blood Center is one of the country's oldest blood banking centers.
Louisiana Delta Community College
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Training
Location: 6376 Airport Road Bastrop, LA 71220
Louisiana Delta Community College offers phlebotomy training program at Bastrop, LA.
Covered topics include anatomy & physiology, venipuncture, specimen collection and handling, safety issues, and more.
Since it began to offer classes in 2001, the college has developed a motto: "Start here. Go anywhere!"
Northwest Louisiana Technical College
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Technical Competency Area
Location: Mansfield Campus-943 Oxford Road P.O. Box 1236 Mansfield, LA 71052
Natchitoches Campus- 6587 Highway 1 Bypass P. O. Box 657 Natchitoches, LA 71457
Minden/Main Campus- 814 Constable Street P.O. Box 835 Minden, LA 71058-0835
*Please see site for additional locations Northwest Louisiana Technical College offers a training program that can help students train to become medical professionals. The phlebotomy option offered here is a Technical Competency Area (TCA) certificate program.
The curriculum includes topics such as: medical terminology, introduction to healthcare, professionalism for health care providers, customer service and sales, phlebotomy procedures/skills, and more. The phlebotomy procedures/skills portion consists of 201 total clock hours, so this program will likely not be completed within one semester. Courses are divided between both lecture and lab hours so students will receive a thorough understanding of phlebotomy and its practice.
For more information regarding the college and the program itself, you can visit the site to learn more and to view the program curriculum.
Nunez Community College
Programs Offered: Career and Technical Certificate - Phlebotomy
Location: 3710 Paris Rd. in Chalmette, LA
Nunez Community College offers phlebotomy training programs at Chalmette, LA.
Southern University at Shreveport
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Training Program
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Shreveport, LA 71107Southern University at Shreveport offers a competitive phlebotomy training program that is designed to provide students with the skill set that they will need to pursue a career in the medical field. In order to apply, students must have a high school diploma or equivalent, three (3) letters of recommendation, college transcripts (if applicable), and a GPA of 2.0 or better.
Admission into the clinical practicum is competitive and based upon the number of clinical spaces available at local affiliated hospitals and other clinical facilities.
The goal of this option is to provide students with enough knowledge of phlebotomy and its practice so that they can obtain entry level employment in the medical field. The curriculum covers topics such as: collecting, transporting, handling and processing blood specimens for analysis, identifying and selecting equipment, and more.
St. Agatha Career School
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Training Program
Location: 10001 Lake Forest Blvd Suite 502, New Orleans, LA 70127At St. Agatha Career School, students can receive the training that they will need to pursue a career in the medical field. This course consists of 200 hours of training and is designed to teach students how to safely and hygienically draw blood.
The goal of this course is to prepare individuals for the responsibilities that they will have as they seek entry-level employment as a phlebotomist.
Applicants must be at least 17 years of age, have had a complete tuberculosis screening, have favorable background check results, and they must submit application for enrollment and registration fee.
The tuition is not very expensive, but there are some limited financial assistance options for individuals that need it. Students can also choose to pay with a payment plan.
Unitech Training Academy
Programs Offered: EKG/Phlebotomy Technician
Location: Lake Charles Campus-2827 4th Avenue Lake Charles, LA 70601
Lafayette Campus-3605 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy. Lafayette, LA 70503
Hourna Campus-1227 Grand Caillou Road Houma, LA 70363
Alexandria Campus-7228 England Drive Building 1912 Alexandria, LA 71303
*Please see site for more locations Unitech Training Academy offers a phlebotomy training program that also prepares students for a career as an EKG technician. Upon the successful completion of this option, graduates should be prepared to work closely with doctors, nurses, and other allied health professionals.
The curriculum utilizes classroom learning, simulated laboratory settings, and a clinical externship to provide students with a thorough understanding of phlebotomy and its practice. This training helps individuals qualify for entry level employment in the healthcare industry.
The program is offered at 6 campuses, and these are the: Alexandria, Lake Charles, West Monroe, Lafayette, Metairie, and Houma campuses.
For more information regarding the program itself or the additional locations, you can visit the site to learn more, and you can also sign up for their newsletter.
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Technician Certification Course
Location: 700 University Ave., Monroe, LA 71209
University of Louisiana at Monroe offers a Phlebotomy Technician Certification Course.
The course covers a wide variety of topics, including how to collect, transport, handle and process blood specimens; the anatomy and physiology of body systems; equipment and supplies of phlebotomy; factors that affect the collection procedure and the right way to handle them; infection control and safety policies; professional conducts and communication skills of phlebotomists.
To apply for the program, you need to supply proof of negative TB test in last six months, a high school diploma or GED, an agreement for criminal background check, and updated shot record. Please check the site for details.