Solution Allied Healthcare Institute
HybridPhlebotomy Technician
Prepare graduates for entry-level employment performing blood collection and related specimen-handling duties under applicable employer policies and standards.
12 weeks
Program Length
120 hours
Total Program Hours
30 supervised clinical hours over Weeks 11-12
Clinical Phase
2. Program Description
Phlebotomy Technician Training Program
The Phlebotomy Technician Training Program is an accelerated 12-week occupational training program designed to develop the knowledge, technical skills, safety practices, professional behaviors, and clinical readiness required for entry-level phlebotomy work. The first 10 weeks combine instructor-led theory with required hands-on laboratory practice. Students who satisfy the clinical-readiness requirements advance to a 30-hour supervised clinical experience during Weeks 11-12.
1. Program Identification
- Program Title
- Phlebotomy Technician Training Program
- Program Length
- 12 weeks
- Total Program Hours
- 120 hours
- Theory/Laboratory Phase
- 90 hours over Weeks 1-10; scheduled 3 days weekly
- Clinical Phase
- 30 supervised clinical hours over Weeks 11-12
- Delivery Model
- Hybrid: live virtual/instructor-led theory plus required in-person laboratory/skills training and in-person clinical experience
- Occupational Objective
- Prepare graduates for entry-level employment performing blood collection and related specimen-handling duties under applicable employer policies and standards.
- Theory/Laboratory Phase
- 90
- 90 hours over Weeks 1-10; scheduled 3 days weekly
- Clinical Phase
- 30
- 30 supervised clinical hours over Weeks 11-12
3. Program Learning Outcomes
- Explain the role, responsibilities, ethical obligations, and professional standards of the phlebotomy technician.
- Apply medical terminology and foundational anatomy and physiology to blood collection procedures.
- Demonstrate infection-control, exposure-prevention, patient-identification, and safety practices.
- Identify common collection equipment, evacuated tubes, additives, specimen requirements, and the appropriate order of draw.
- Perform venipuncture and capillary collection procedures using correct patient preparation, site selection, equipment, technique, and post-procedure care.
- Recognize and appropriately respond to common collection complications and unsuccessful draws within the student's scope and training.
- Label, handle, process, transport, and document specimens accurately.
- Communicate professionally with patients, clinical personnel, instructors, and healthcare team members.
- Demonstrate laboratory competencies before clinical placement and apply those competencies during supervised clinical experience.
- Demonstrate entry-level workforce readiness and preparation for an applicable national certification examination, when pursued.
6. Curriculum and Weekly Schedule
WeekModuleCore ContentHoursDeliveryAssessment
Theory/Laboratory Phase
1Profession & Safety FoundationsRole/scope; professionalism; ethics; medical terminology; healthcare environment; infection control; standard precautions; exposure prevention; patient identification.9HybridQuiz + safety exercise
Week 1
Profession & Safety Foundations
- Core Content
- Role/scope; professionalism; ethics; medical terminology; healthcare environment; infection control; standard precautions; exposure prevention; patient identification.
- Hours
- 9
- Delivery
- Hybrid
- Assessment
- Quiz + safety exercise
2Anatomy, Physiology & CirculationBody systems overview; cardiovascular system; veins/arteries/capillaries; blood composition; hemostasis; terminology applied to collection.9HybridQuiz + anatomy assessment
Week 2
Anatomy, Physiology & Circulation
- Core Content
- Body systems overview; cardiovascular system; veins/arteries/capillaries; blood composition; hemostasis; terminology applied to collection.
- Hours
- 9
- Delivery
- Hybrid
- Assessment
- Quiz + anatomy assessment
3Equipment, Tubes & Order of DrawNeedles; holders; butterfly systems; collection supplies; tube colors/additives; specimen types; order of draw; quality principles.9Hybrid + labWritten assessment + equipment identification
Week 3
Equipment, Tubes & Order of Draw
- Core Content
- Needles; holders; butterfly systems; collection supplies; tube colors/additives; specimen types; order of draw; quality principles.
- Hours
- 9
- Delivery
- Hybrid + lab
- Assessment
- Written assessment + equipment identification
4Venipuncture FundamentalsPatient preparation; site selection; positioning; vein assessment; routine venipuncture sequence; labeling; post-procedure care.9Hybrid + labObserved skills practice
Week 4
Venipuncture Fundamentals
- Core Content
- Patient preparation; site selection; positioning; vein assessment; routine venipuncture sequence; labeling; post-procedure care.
- Hours
- 9
- Delivery
- Hybrid + lab
- Assessment
- Observed skills practice
5Capillary & Special CollectionsDermal puncture; capillary order; special collections; fasting/timed specimens; specimen requirements; collection documentation.9Hybrid + labPractical check + quiz
Week 5
Capillary & Special Collections
- Core Content
- Dermal puncture; capillary order; special collections; fasting/timed specimens; specimen requirements; collection documentation.
- Hours
- 9
- Delivery
- Hybrid + lab
- Assessment
- Practical check + quiz
6Complications & Difficult CollectionsHematoma; syncope; prolonged bleeding; failed draws; difficult veins; when to stop/escalate; patient communication.9Hybrid + labScenario assessment + practical
Week 6
Complications & Difficult Collections
- Core Content
- Hematoma; syncope; prolonged bleeding; failed draws; difficult veins; when to stop/escalate; patient communication.
- Hours
- 9
- Delivery
- Hybrid + lab
- Assessment
- Scenario assessment + practical
7Specimen Handling & ProcessingPre-analytical errors; labeling; centrifugation concepts; aliquoting concepts; transport; storage; chain of custody; rejection criteria.9Hybrid + labSpecimen-processing exercise
Week 7
Specimen Handling & Processing
- Core Content
- Pre-analytical errors; labeling; centrifugation concepts; aliquoting concepts; transport; storage; chain of custody; rejection criteria.
- Hours
- 9
- Delivery
- Hybrid + lab
- Assessment
- Specimen-processing exercise
8Special Populations & Professional PracticeGeriatric and other special populations; communication; cultural awareness; privacy/confidentiality; workplace conduct; documentation.9Hybrid + labCase study + practical
Week 8
Special Populations & Professional Practice
- Core Content
- Geriatric and other special populations; communication; cultural awareness; privacy/confidentiality; workplace conduct; documentation.
- Hours
- 9
- Delivery
- Hybrid + lab
- Assessment
- Case study + practical
9Integrated Phlebotomy SkillsFull collection workflow; repetition; troubleshooting; accuracy; safety; timed simulations; professional behavior.9Primarily in-person lab + reviewComprehensive practical assessment
Week 9
Integrated Phlebotomy Skills
- Core Content
- Full collection workflow; repetition; troubleshooting; accuracy; safety; timed simulations; professional behavior.
- Hours
- 9
- Delivery
- Primarily in-person lab + review
- Assessment
- Comprehensive practical assessment
10Clinical Readiness & Final Theory ReviewComprehensive review; written examination; practical competency validation; clinical orientation; documentation; certification preparation.9Hybrid + in-person assessmentFinal theory + clinical-readiness competency
Week 10
Clinical Readiness & Final Theory Review
- Core Content
- Comprehensive review; written examination; practical competency validation; clinical orientation; documentation; certification preparation.
- Hours
- 9
- Delivery
- Hybrid + in-person assessment
- Assessment
- Final theory + clinical-readiness competency
Clinical Phase
11Supervised Clinical Experience IClinical orientation; supervised patient interaction; collection workflow; safety; specimen handling; documentation; preceptor feedback.15Clinical siteClinical evaluation
Week 11
Supervised Clinical Experience I
- Core Content
- Clinical orientation; supervised patient interaction; collection workflow; safety; specimen handling; documentation; preceptor feedback.
- Hours
- 15
- Delivery
- Clinical site
- Assessment
- Clinical evaluation
12Supervised Clinical Experience IIContinued supervised clinical practice; professionalism; workflow integration; final clinical evaluation; transition to employment/certification.15Clinical siteFinal clinical evaluation
Week 12
Supervised Clinical Experience II
- Core Content
- Continued supervised clinical practice; professionalism; workflow integration; final clinical evaluation; transition to employment/certification.
- Hours
- 15
- Delivery
- Clinical site
- Assessment
- Final clinical evaluation
MASTER ACADEMIC CALENDAR | 2026–2027
Real skills. Real opportunities. Real impact.
12 weeks
Program Length
120 hours
Total Program Hours
30 supervised clinical hours over Weeks 11-12
Clinical Phase
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