School of Phlebotomy
Launch your career in the growing field of healthcare as an in-demand phlebotomy technician.
Get Career-Ready with HNL Lab Medicine's Phlebotomy Training Program!
Prepare for a fulfilling career in just eight weeks with HNL Lab Medicine’s Phlebotomy Training Program, offered at no tuition cost!
Discover how our program can help you launch your career in laboratory medicine, watch the video and explore the details below.
The program includes:
- Three weeks of classroom instruction
- Five weeks of hands-on clinical experience in the field
The School of Phlebotomy is currently out of session.
At this time, HNL Lab Medicine does not have any upcoming sessions scheduled. Future program opportunities and application details will be shared if and when they become available.
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School of Phlebotomy: Program Overview
Program Cost
Course Cost: $0 $2000
The eight-week program prepares you to become a professional phlebotomist upon completion, with hands-on clinical experience and preparation for workplace readiness.
- There are no hidden fees — tuition (a $2,000 value) covers textbooks, classroom training, and hands-on internship, all at no cost to you!
- Phlebotomy trainees are hired on a temporary basis for the duration of the eight-week course, with the potential for a permanent position upon successful completion and performance.
Program Details
- Length: 8 weeks, Monday–Friday
- Classroom Training: First 3 weeks, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Clinical Training: Next 5 weeks, schedules vary between 6 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Includes at least 1 day of mobile training starting at 4 a.m. or 5 a.m.
- Requirements: Minimum of 100 successful, unaided blood collections (most students exceed this)
- Outcome: Graduates are well prepared for a career in phlebotomy
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.
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
- Motor vehicle record (MVR) check
- Proof of liability insurance
- Proof of health insurance
The Top 10 Reasons to Become a Phlebotomist
- Easy Apply, Start Here – Easily apply to become a certified phlebotomist and HNL Lab Medicine’s School of Phlebotomy.
- Well-Respected Occupation – Phlebotomy is work that can help save lives and get patients answers to critical life-changing questions.
- Find Work Anywhere – HNL Lab Medicine is hiring in multiple counties throughout Pennsylvania.
- Grow Within the Company – Begin as an entry-level phlebotomist and grow your career in a high-demand and rewarding field.
- Flexible Work Schedule – Since shift requirements vary by location, you can choose the one that is best for you.
- Great Entry-Level Pay – According to Salary.com, phlebotomists can make 32k-49k in addition to receiving a full benefits package.
- Get Paid to Train – HNL Lab Medicine’s School of Phlebotomy pays students an hourly wage while they train.
- Get Certified for Free! – Tuition for the School of Phlebotomy is now waived with our scholarship, meaning your tuition is free (a $2,000 value)!
- 8 weeks to a New Career – Become a certified phlebotomist in only 8 weeks and begin a whole new career.
- Job Security– The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the phlebotomy market will grow faster than average over the next 10 years.
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.
As part of the program, students must complete at least 100 successful, unaided blood collections. Most exceed this requirement, leaving them well prepared to begin their careers in phlebotomy.
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.
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.
- Copy of unofficial graded transcript from high school or college
- Medical clearance
- Fingerprint clearance
- Urine drug screen
- Child abuse clearance
- Background check
- Motor vehicle record (MVR) 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
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.