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On-Campus Phlebotomy Technician Diploma Program

On-campus training in Clearwater with online learning.

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Train for a career in a growing field.1

Classes start on soon.

Earn your diploma in 4 months.2

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What is a Phlebotomy Technician?

Phlebotomy technicians are trained to draw blood. It’s the practice of piercing a patient’s vein and collecting a sample for testing to inform potential treatments and procedures. They’re also trained to calm patients and make the process as comfortable as possible. In Ultimate Medical Academy’s Phlebotomy Technician program, your coursework will focus on the skills necessary for this important healthcare field.

Phlebotomy Technician Diploma Program

Your Phlebotomy Technician Education Path in4 Months2

In UMA’s Phlebotomy Technician program, your experience matters to us. We offer a blended learning format that includes a campus environment with the added benefit of online learning features. You’ll attend labs on a weekly basis while also being able to access lectures and other course material from the comfort of your home.

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Phlebotomy Technician Diploma Program

4 months2

Certification Prep

Prepare to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam offered through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), if eligible.

On-Site Externship Included

80 hours of supervised training

While graduates will be prepared to take an applicable certification examination to enhance their employment prospects, they are not required to sit for this examination.

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Working as a Phlebotomy Technician

When you enroll in the Phlebotomy Technician Diploma Program at UMA's Clearwater Campus, you'll learn such topics as blood collection procedures, medical terminology, the handling of specimens, and more. You'll also partake in an on-site externship. During this time, you'll get real-world, hands-on experience under supervision. This can be a great way to learn the practical skills necessary for a career as a phlebotomy technician.

Employment is projected to grow 8% from 2023 to 2033, faster than average for all occupations. This field is projected to have 19,600 job openings each year, on average, over that decade.1

UMA graduates in this program have found entry-level phlebotomy technician positions in the following environments:

  • CheckHospitals
  • CheckDoctors' offices
  • CheckNursing homes
  • CheckDiagnostic laboratories
  • CheckMedical clinics
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Why UMA?

Choose a healthcare program at a school that supports the whole student.

Student Support

  • Check1-on-1 academic assistance
  • CheckIndividual help in the job search
  • CheckPotential resource guidance for outside the classroom
  • CheckCommitted advisors from start to finish

On-Campus Learning

  • CheckOn-campus programs are blended, featuring hands-on training and online coursework.
  • CheckPrograms include on-site externships to help you gain real-world experience.
  • CheckYou'll participate in classrooms with a maximum size of 25 students.

Certification Prep

  • CheckOur programs help prepare you to sit for applicable certification exams if you meet eligibility requirements.
  • CheckOur team will help you with exam-focused material and support you in areas where you might need extra help, at no additional cost.
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Diana K.

UMA Graduate

Diana K.

I was really pleased with the flexibility. The flexibility is key when you're having to work full-time and, and then some, and trying to schedule your life. I think this is one of the best experiences I've had.

Program Outline

Diploma

Phlebotomy Technician Diploma Program

4 month program2

8 Credits

Core Courses

Phlebotomy

6.5 Credits

Clinical Externship for Phlebotomy

1.5 Credits

Note: The Phlebotomy Assistant program is not eligible for Federal Student Aid.

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Merelesita R.

UMA Graduate

Merelesita R.

I'm thankful to UMA for the flexibility so I am able to complete my courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Different people have different ideas of what makes a top school. To us, top schools that offer phlebotomy technician programs should provide personal assistance every step of the way with services like one-on-one academic support, plus help with addressing life issues that can distract a student from program completion. Top schools that offer phlebotomy technician training should also provide career services such as job search assistance.

The phlebotomy program at UMA covers a range of important topics related to career training including an introduction to allied health principals, the role and responsibilities of a phlebotomist, introduction to computers, HIV/AIDS core training, CPR and first aid, basic equipment operation, clinical techniques, and more.

Some employers may require certification even if a state doesn't, but as a Phlebotomy Technician student at UMA, certification preparation is included in the program. Graduates must meet eligibility requirements to sit for the exam and pass to receive their certification.

Ultimate Medical Academy is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES.org), a national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Though UMA is not a university or college, we offer online diplomas and degrees as well as blended healthcare programs, some of which offer on-site externships/practicums and certification preparation — all intended to put you in a position to pursue a healthcare career after graduation.

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Advance Your Education

Your associate degree doesn’t need to be the end of your education. UMA maintains agreements with various educational partners where you may be able to pursue bachelor’s and master’s degrees in select areas of study.

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Explore Financial Aid

If you qualify for financial aid, we’ll walk you through the process. Multiple resources may be available to help pay for the cost of your education. Our Student Finance advisors are committed to helping you understand your options.

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Try our fun and informational Healthcare Career Quiz to better understand which UMA program might align with your goals. In just a few minutes, answer some simple personality questions and get your results instantly!