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School of Phlebotomy

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HNL Lab Medicine’s phlebotomy training program will have you career-ready in only eight weeks!

HNL Lab Medicine's School of Phlebotomy offers students a path to become a certified phlebotomist in just 8 weeks. Trainees get paid during the 8-week course! Browse this page and watch the video to learn more about HNL Lab Medicine's School of Phlebotomy. 

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Summer 2024 Class Schedule

Now accepting applications for summer 2024! Classes begin 6/17 application deadline is 5/22.


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School of Phlebotomy: Program Overview

Program Cost

Course Cost: $2000 $0, Get paid while you train.

The eight-week course prepares you to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Phlebotomy Technician Certification Exam upon completion.

  • There are no hidden fees: The tuition (valued at $2,000.00) includes textbooks, all classroom training, a hands-on internship, and a practice test for the ASCP certification exam – at NO COST to you!
  • Phlebotomy Trainees will be hired on a temporary basis at $10/hour during the 8 week course with the potential to be hired after the completion of the course based on performance.

Classes begin 6/17 application deadline is 5/22

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Program Details

  • The HNL Lab Medicine School of Phlebotomy Program runs for 8 weeks, Monday through Friday, typically from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Students will complete 4 weeks of classroom training and 100 clinical hours at an HNL Lab Medicine Patient Service Center (PSC) to fulfill ASCP Certification* examination requirements. 
  • In addition, at least 100 successful, unaided blood collections are required to sit for the ASCP Phlebotomy Technician exam. Most students surpass the minimum of 100 successful, unaided blood collection requirements and are well prepared to obtain a phlebotomy position after completion.
  • *The ASCP certification cost will be covered by HNL Lab Medicine upon successful completion of the School of Phlebotomy program and once onboarded as a permanent HNL Lab Medicine Phlebotomist.
The Phlebotomy Technician program includes:
  • In-class study (textbook, videos, etc.), demonstrations, and hands-on training from HNL Lab Medicine’s expert laboratory professionals, phlebotomy trainers, and experienced phlebotomy staff.
  • An internship at one of HNL Lab Medicine’s Patient Service Centers (PSCs), where you’ll be mentored by an HNL Lab Medicine phlebotomist and receive clinical training in the field.
  • A practice exam to prepare for the ASCP certification*. 

Employment Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be qualified to work as a phlebotomist at HNL Lab Medicine or other healthcare organizations, such as hospitals or physician offices. Phlebotomists typically work in a variety of settings such as:

  • Laboratory outpatient service centers
  • Hospitals
  • Medical clinics
  • Nursing homes
  • Doctor's offices 

The HNL Lab Medicine School of Phlebotomy program is perfect for high school/GED grads looking to begin a career or work in healthcare while continuing their education; it’s also designed for career changers, especially those with retail/customer service experience.

Requirements to Enroll 

Candidates will undergo a formal interview process with HNL Lab Medicine and be considered a per-diem temporary employee if accepted. Upon acceptance, the following will be required and processed following HNL Lab Medicine Human Resources and LVHN Employee Health policy. Non-submission invalidates acceptance for that session.

Note: The presence of any controlled substance considered prohibitive after medical review of urine drug screen will prevent you from participating in the program. If any criminal background report is delayed and includes prohibitive offences, you may not be able to complete the program.

  • Must be 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma or GED documentation
    • Copy of unofficial graded transcript from high school or college
  • Medical clearance/ vaccine documentation
    • Fingerprint clearance
    • Urine drug screen
    • Child abuse clearance
    • Background check
    • Proof of liability insurance
    • Proof of health insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

Students will complete classroom work at HNL Lab Medicine’s Roble Road location (794 Roble Road Allentown, PA 18109) unless otherwise specified. 

The clinical portion of the training will be performed at one of HNL Lab Medicine’s PSC locations. Students can expect two to three hours of nightly independent study/homework.

A phlebotomy technician, or phlebotomist, is an essential member of the clinical laboratory team who draws blood and collects specimens for lab testing and other purposes. Phlebotomists follow proper procedures for identification, processing, storage, and transport of specimens, which are used for different kinds of medical laboratory analysis. In addition, some phlebotomists draw blood for other purposes, such as transfusions, research, or blood donations. Phlebotomists work closely with patients. Most times, patient interaction is sometimes only with the phlebotomist in medical and diagnostic laboratories.

A phlebotomist needs a number of skills, including: 

  • Coordination: It takes a steady hand and good eye coordination to draw blood while causing as little pain to the patient as possible. 
  • Attention to detail: You must be certain everything is properly labeled and stored to avoid mixed, lost, or contaminated samples. 
  • Communication: Patients are often nervous about needles, so you will need to be able to explain the process in a way that calms them. 
  • Endurance: Good phlebotomists need to be able to work with precision and accuracy even after spending hours on their feet. 

Phlebotomists typically work in a variety of settings such as laboratory outpatient service centers, hospitals, medical clinics, nursing homes, and doctors’ offices. 

Students will complete 4 weeks of classroom training and 100 clinical hours at an HNL Lab Medicine Patient Service Center (PSC) to fulfill ASCP Certification* examination requirements. 

In addition, at least100 successful, unaided blood collections are required to sit for the ASCP Phlebotomy Technician exam. A typically scheduled session may have up to 100 or more hours of lecture time, including review sessions and a minimum of 100 hours of clinical experience. 

Most students surpass the minimum of 100 successful, unaided blood collection requirements and are well prepared to obtain a phlebotomy position after completion. 

*The ASCP certification cost of $145.00 will be covered by HNL Lab Medicine upon successful completion of the program and onboarding as an HNL Lab Medicine Phlebotomist. 

Being a phlebotomist is not difficult, but it requires training and practice and a specialized skillset. Phlebotomists will learn a lot through our training program and will improve as they gain more training and experience drawing blood. This job may be difficult for individuals who are sensitive to the sight of bodily fluids. 

Upon successful completion of the HNL School of Phlebtomy program you must pass the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Phlebotomy Technician Certification examination. (Separate fee to take examination) Note: Proof of High School graduation through graded transcripts sent directly to ASCP required. 

Part-Time, 20 Hours Per Week, Day Shift, Monday-Sunday 

Full-time 40 hours per week, Day Shift, Monday-Friday, with weekend rotation 

Candidates will undergo a formal interview process with HNL Lab Medicine and be considered a per-diem temporary employee if accepted. Upon acceptance, the following will be required and processed following HNL Lab Medicine Human Resources and LVHN Employee Health policy. 

Non-submission invalidates acceptance for that session. 

  • Medical clearance/vaccine documentation 
  • Fingerprint clearance 
  • Urine drug screen 
  • Child abuse clearance 
  • Background check 
  • Proof of liability insurance 
  • Proof of health insurance 

Note: The presence of any controlled substance considered prohibitive after medical review of urine drug screen will prevent you from participating in the program. If any criminal background report is delayed and includes prohibitive offenses, you may not be able to complete the program. 

In order to enroll, students must: 

  • Must be 18 years of age 
  • High School Diploma or GED documentation 
    • Copy of unofficial graded transcript from high school or college

Students will complete 4 weeks of classroom training and 100 hours of clinical hours at an HNL Lab Medicine Patient Service Center (PSC) to fulfill the ASCP Certification examination requirement, which is the exam students will take upon completion of the program. The program is designed to prepare you for this certification. 

Upon completion of the program, you'll be able to: 

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the healthcare delivery system and medical terminology as it relates to the laboratory. 
  • Demonstrate knowledge of infection control and safety. 
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems. 
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of age-specific or psycho-social considerations involved in the performance of phlebotomy procedures on various age groups of patients. 
  • Describe the legal and ethical implications of patient testing. 
  • Demonstrate understanding of the importance of specimen collection and specimen integrity in the delivery of patient care. 
  • Demonstrate knowledge of collection equipment and collection methods, various types of additives used in collection tubes, special precautions necessary, and substances that can interfere in clinical analysis of blood constituents. 
  • Follow standard operating procedures to collect specimens utilizing venipuncture or capillary methods. 
  • Demonstrate understanding of requisitioning, specimen transport, and specimen processing. 
  • Communicate (verbally and nonverbally) effectively and appropriately in the workplace. 
  • Define Quality Assurance as it relates to the practice of phlebotomy. 
  • Take the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Phlebotomy Technician Certification examination. (Separate fee to take examination) Note: Proof of High School graduation through graded transcripts sent directly to ASCP required. 

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