What Does a Phlebotomist Do?
A Certified Phlebotomist may draw blood, collect lab specimens from patients for analysis, obtain vital signs, verify records, and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis.
How Much Does a Phlebotomist Make?
In Georgia, on average, Phlebotomists make $18.00/hr or $37,440/yr.
Enrollment Requirements
Must be 16 years of age or older
GED or High School Diploma or Pass literacy exam with 75% or higher
Simple Entrance Exam
Government-issued ID
Social Security Card
Hep B Vaccination
Clear Background Check (Wellstar Hospital Clinicals only)
Clear Drug Screen (Wellstar Hospital Clinicals only)
Proof of Flu vaccine (Wellstar Hospital Clinicals only)
Proof of MMR vaccine (Wellstar Hospital Clinicals only)
Proof of Varicella vaccine (Wellstar Hospital Clinicals only)
Negative TB Test/ PPD Test (Wellstar Hospital Clinicals only)
If you have a background concern, please let us know and different clinicals may be arranged. Students do NOT have to supply Wellstar requirements if they conduct labs onsite at the school.
Do I Need Prior Medical Training?
No. Being a Certified Phlebotomist requires a high school diploma or GED.
In Person Course Hours & Times
120 Clock hours
80 hours of theory
40 hours of lab
Day Class: M-Th (20 days/ 5 weeks)
M-Th: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM in person
Evening Class: M-Th (30 days/ 7.5 weeks)
M-Th: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM in person
Tuition & Fees
$150 Non-Refundable Course Registration
$1413 Course Tuition
$100 Book
$50 Workbook
$30 Uniform
$150 Lab Supplies
$150 Clinical rotation fees
$2,048 Total
What's Included?
Textbook
Workbook
Uniform
ID Badge
Online Hybrid Course Hours & Times
120 Clock hours
80 hours of theory: In person learning (M & W) + Remote learning (T &Th)
40 hours of lab in person
Day Class: M-Th (20 days/5 weeks)
M/W: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM in person
T/Th: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Remote group session over video conference
Evening Class: M-Th (30 days/ 7.5 weeks)
M/W: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM in person
T/Th: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Remote group session over video conference