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Accelerated Phlebotomy

  • Start date: Revolving
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Level: Intermediate (requires prior clinical or education experience)
  • Location: On-Site

This is a 4-week phlebotomy course that provides the experienced student with additional skills and training in order to succeed in the healthcare field as a phlebotomist or other healthcare professional. This course is intended to compliment the student's current medical training and/or experience. This course contains lecture, discussion, and practical instruction. The student must demonstrate proficient phlebotomy skills and knowledge equivalent to the Phlebotomy program but in a shorter timeframe. This class is intended for students with prior medical training, related education, or clinical experience. Call our office at 317-759-DRAW (3729) to see if you are eligible. If you are not eligible or would appreciate more in depth coverage of the field, please look into our Phlebotomy program.

Our instructors will guide you as you learn a variety of types of blood drawing techniques, safety standards, basic anatomy and physiology.

The following is a list of topics covered in class.

  • HIPAA and Patient Rights
  • Universal Precautions and Safety
  • Venipuncture with Vacutainers, Butterflies and Syringes
  • Finger and Heel Sticks
  • Blood and Blood Components
  • Medical Laboratory Terminology
  • Test Tubes – Uses, Additives and Order of Draw
  • Professionalism
  • Special Procedures - Bleeding Times, Blood Cultures, Glucose Tolerance Testing
  • Difficult Draws – Tricks of the Trade

  • Accelerated Phlebotomy Admissions Requirements:
  • 18 Years of Age or Older
  • High School Diploma, GED, or International High School Diploma Equivalency
  • Experience or Education in Healthcare or a related field
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    The Accelerated Phlebotomy program consists of the three following parts:

    Lecture Skills Lab Assessments
    Two sessions per week for 4 weeks. Each session is 3 hours long. Introduction to the lab and live sticks. One midterm test on chapter material mid-way through the program.
    Material is presented by a qualified and state approved instructor. Mechanics of equipment and specimen handling. One comprehensive multiple-choice final examination.
    A student manual is provided to you to supplement in-class material. Techniques of venipuncture and tips and tricks of the trade. Final skills evaluation at the end of the program to assess career-readiness.

    The following is the break-down for tuition and fees for the 4-Week Accelerated Phlebotomy course.

    • Registration Fee: $50
    • Tuition: $500
    • Laboratory Fee: $100
    • Books and Supplies: $100
    Registration fee is due to hold your seat in the program and is nonrefundable after 3 business days

    Indiana School of Phlebotomy is an Office of Career and Technical Schools accredited institution offering certificates in Phlebotomy. Students who have successfully completed the Accelerated Phlebotomy program and completed the minimum number of procedures required by the NHA may choose to sit for an accredited national certification examination through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT). This is optional and employment is not contingent upon successful completion, although it may make an individual more competitive in the job market. If you desire certification and are unable to complete the minimum number of procedures on your own, please let us know prior to enrollment and additional skills sessions will be scheduled after successful completion of the program.

    TESTING DATEEXAM TIMEREG. CLOSES
    CPT - January 12, 20245:00pm January 02, 2024
    CPT - February 18, 20241:30pm February 08, 2024
    CPT - March 01, 20241:30pm February 20, 2024
    CPT - March 27, 20246pm March 17, 2024
    CPT - April 13, 20241:30pm April 03, 2024
    CPT - April 26, 20241:30pm April 16, 2024
    CPT - May 22, 20246pm May 12, 2024
    CPT - June 02, 20241:30pm May 23, 2024
    CPT - June 14, 20241:30pm June 04, 2024
    CPT - July 21, 20241:30pm July 11, 2024
    CPT - July 22, 20246pm July 12, 2024
    CPT - August 09, 20241:30pm July 30, 2024
    CPT - September 15, 20241:30pm September 05, 2024
    CPT - September 16, 20246pm September 06, 2024
    CPT - September 27, 20241:30pm September 17, 2024
    CPT - November 03, 20241:30pm October 24, 2024
    CPT - November 06, 20246pm October 27, 2024
    CPT - November 22, 20241:30pm November 12, 2024
    CPT - December 29, 20241:30pm December 19, 2024
    CPT - December 30, 20246pm December 20, 2024
    CPT - January 24, 20251:30pm January 14, 2025

    Payment plans are available to divide the cost of the program over the time you are enrolled. These plans are provided at no additional cost and available to all students. You can choose one of the two payment plans listed below to pay for your enrollment in the Accelerated Phlebotomy program at ISP:

    Plan A Plan B Plan C
    Registration Fee $50 at Registration $50 at Registration $50 at Registration
    Week 1 $340 $175 $350
    Week 2 $120 $175 $0
    Week 3 $120 $175 $350
    Week 4 $120 $175 $0

    One of the major factors to consider when pursuing education in any field is the what the hiring market looks like for students after graduation. While no school can guarantee that graduates will find a job, ISP is committed to providing career assistance services that will guide the student through the job application process.

    Quick Facts Phlebotomists
    2015 Median Pay $31,630 per year ($15.21 per hour)
    Typical Entry-Level Education Postsecondary nondegree award
    Work Experience Required in a Related Occupation None
    Additional On-the-job Training Required None
    Number of Jobs (2014) 112,700
    Job Outlook (2014-2024) 25% (Much faster than average)
    Employment Change (2014-2024) 28,100

    Data Table From: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition, Phlebotomists, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/phlebotomists.htm (data retrieved September 11, 2016).

    Upcoming 2023/2024 Accelerated Phlebotomy Schedule

    Classes meet twice a week for 4 weeks.

    ISPAcP Tuesday/Thursday Evenings 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    CLASS/IDSTART DATEEND DATESEATS
    AcP6238 February 14, 2023 March 09, 2023 Closed
    AcP6240 April 11, 2023 May 04, 2023 Closed
    AcP6242 June 06, 2023 June 29, 2023 Closed
    AcP6248 December 05, 2023 December 28, 2023 Open
    AcP7167 January 30, 2024 February 22, 2024 Open
    AcP7168 March 19, 2024 April 11, 2024 Open
    AcP7169 May 07, 2024 May 30, 2024 Open
    AcP7170 June 25, 2024 July 23, 2024 Open
    AcP7171 August 20, 2024 September 12, 2024 Open
    AcP7172 October 08, 2024 October 31, 2024 Open
    AcP7173 December 03, 2024 January 02, 2025 Open
    INDIANA SCHOOL OF PHLEBOTOMY
    2017