Phlebotomy Technician (WCG)


ID : 32627    Section Number : 75WG

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The Phlebotomy Technician program prepares students to work in a medical office, clinic or hospital lab and collect blood specimens from patients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Topics include anatomy and physiology of the circulatory and lymphatic systems, infection control, blood collection procedures, puncture methods, specimen handling, professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of health care. Students will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of blood collection.

To successfully complete the program and be eligible for certification, each student must participate in two clinical days (8-16 hours).  These clinical experiences are essential for obtaining the required number of successful venipunctures needed for certification eligibility. Completion of these clinical days is a program requirement and must occur prior to the conclusion of the course. Students must successfully complete thirty (30) venipunctures and ten (10) capillary sticks at the offsite clinical externship experience to demonstrate skill competency.

Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) credential exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Prospective students without healthcare experience are encouraged to complete an online medical terminology course or self-paced workbook prior to course.

Admissions Requirements
  • Meet minimum essential functions and standards
  • Be at least 18 years of age on the first day of class.
  • Ability to complete an acceptable criminal background check, drug screen, proof of immunizations, and TB test prior to clinical assignment.
  • Documentation of high school diploma, GED or equivalent, or college degree. Note: If high school diploma or college degree are earned outside of the United States, the diploma or degree must be formally evaluated (and translated if needed) by an approved agency prior to program admission. Allow a minimum of three weeks for evaluation/translation process. Prospective students will be responsible for cost.
  • English Language Learners (ELL/ESL): If English is not the first language, prospective students must complete a CASAS assessment with acceptable score prior to program admission. CASAS assessments can be scheduled by emailing at tjace@pvcc.edu or calling 434-961-5461. Include your first and last name, program of interest, and program start date in your email. Assessment should be completed at least one week prior to program start date. CASAS assessment is also recommended, but not required, for prospective students who feel their reading comprehension needs improvement.
  • Complete all financial assistance paperwork prior to enrollment. (Link to application below.)
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Funding may be available to offset the tuition cost for individuals who meet eligibility requirements. Funding is limited and therefore distributed on a first-come, first-come basis.

WCG Grant: Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia "domicile" means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application.

G3/FANTIC Initiative: The G3 and FANTIC programs makes it possible for Virginians with low or modest income to pursue jobs in high-demand fields. Funding covers an additional 1/3 of the course tuition.

Program Pricing:
  • Regular/Full Price: $2334
  • FastForward Price: $778
  • FastForward plus G3 Price: $0
Next Step:
To apply for financial assistance, follow this link to the FastForward Funding Application. Read the instructions, click Add to Cart and answer all of the questions. After you complete the checkout process, you will receive an email with a secure document upload link and list of required documents to verify your application. Email sbayker@pvcc.edu with questions.

Class Details

31 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Mon, Wed, Thu.  
  Weekly - Mon.  
  Weekly - Wed.  
  Weekly - Thu.  
  Weekly - Thu.  

Location : Multiple Location : 
  PVCC Main Bldg.
  WFS - Online Course.

Instructor : Multiple

CEUs : 8

 

Notice

Please read:  Hybrid Class: This class schedule includes both in-person meetings and instructor-led online meetings and/or online learning components. See Schedule below for location details. Students must have a computer or tablet with internet access, have a basic knowledge of computers and Internet to be successful in this course.

Tuition:  $2,334.00


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Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 11/25/2026)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
9/21/2026 - 9/24/2026 Weekly - Mon, Wed, Thu 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Charlottesvle, PVCC Main Bldg.  Map, Room: M822 Rebecca Payton  Lecture
9/28/2026 - 11/30/2026 Weekly - Mon 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Charlottesvle, PVCC Main Bldg.  Map, Room: M834 D Staff  Laboratory
9/30/2026 - 12/2/2026 Weekly - Wed 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Charlottesvle, PVCC Main Bldg.  Map, Room: M833 D Staff  Lecture
10/1/2026 - 11/19/2026 Weekly - Thu 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Charlottesville, WFS - Online Course  Map, Room: Synchronous Class D Staff  Lecture
12/3/2026 - 12/3/2026 Weekly - Thu 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Charlottesvle, PVCC Main Bldg.  Map, Room: M822 D Staff  Lecture

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