clinical Program
Phlebotomy Technician
Critical medical skill focusing on blood collection for diagnostic tests and medical procedures.
6–10 weeks · Hybrid · Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
Duration
6–10 weeks
Schedule
Day & Evening
Learning Format
Hybrid
Certification
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
Overview
Your path into healthcare.
Phlebotomy is a critical skill in the medical field, focusing on drawing blood for diagnostic tests, transfusions, research, and blood donations. Our Phlebotomy Training Program equips you with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to excel in this growing field.
What you'll learn
- Venipuncture
- Capillary Puncture
- Order of Draw
- Specimen Handling
- Infection Control
- Patient Safety
Curriculum
How the program is structured.
The circulatory system, vein selection, and the medical vocabulary used on every lab requisition.
Vacuum-tube, butterfly, and dermal techniques, plus correct order of draw.
Patient identification, managing anxious patients, and OSHA bloodborne-pathogen standards.
Labeling, centrifuging, and routing specimens so results come back accurate.
Scope of practice, patient privacy, and professional conduct in lab settings.
Structured review and timed practice exams ahead of your certification test.
Hands-On Training
Learn by doing.
Every skill in this program is practiced on real clinical equipment in our lab — not just read about in a textbook. By the time you sit your certification exam, the procedures already feel familiar.
Certification
Graduate ready to certify.
Coursework is built directly around the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam blueprint, administered by AMCA. Structured review sessions run throughout the program, not just at the end.
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
- AMCA-accredited curriculum
- Exam offered on campus
Pearson VUE
Authorized on-campus testing site.
NGHI Prep
Your training continues beyond the classroom.
AI Tutor
NGHI Prep AI
Mock Exams
Your mock score
43 / 50
Flashcards
Video Lessons
EKG Lead Placement
Module 3 · EKG Technician
Readiness Score
This week
Why NextGen
Why train here.
[01]
Hands-On Training
- Real clinical equipment from week one
- Small class sizes, hands-on labs
- Supervised clinical externship
[02]
Industry Instructors
- Lead instructors still work in the field they teach
- Small student-to-instructor ratios
[03]
Certification Preparation
- AMCA-accredited curriculum
- Coursework built around your exam blueprint
- Pearson VUE testing site
[04]
Career Support
- Job search and placement assistance
- 30+ years training Texans for healthcare careers
Get Started
Schedule & admissions.
Schedule
Choose a schedule that fits.
Admissions
What you'll need to enroll.
- 18 years or older on your program's start date
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- Brief admissions interview with an advisor
- Background check and health screening before your clinical externship
Student Experience
“By my externship I'd already done enough practice draws that the real ones felt routine.”
Phlebotomy Technician Graduate
Questions
Frequently asked questions
6–10 weeks, depending on the track you choose.
This program is hybrid — a mix of on-campus labs and online coursework.
No prior healthcare experience is required — this program is built for career-changers starting from scratch.
You'll prepare for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), administered by AMCA.
We don't guarantee job placement, but advisors provide job search and placement support after graduation, and graduate employment rates run around 95%+.
Yes — payment plans are available for students who qualify, alongside Pell Grants and federal loans.
The next cohort starts October 15, 2026.