Phlebotomy Technician Program

H.E.R.O Institute, LLC

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

Ways to Pay

Pay Through H.E.R.O

$2,048

  • There is a minimum $500 deposit required

  • Payments for the DAY COURSE will be $279.60 per week for 5 weeks

  • Payments for the EVENING COURSE will be $199.75 per week for 7 weeks

  • Weekly payments will start the first week of class.

  • Payments are subject to change if you put a larger deposit down.

  • Availability is based on enrollment date. Please contact our office for more information. (770) 726-3577

Klarna

$2,048

  • Klarna will run a soft credit check

  • Rate ranges from 0.00%-35.99% APR based on creditworthiness, term length, and subject to credit approval, resulting in, for example, 3 equal monthly payments of $333.33 at 0.00% APR to $353.52 at 35.99% APR per $1,000 borrowed. Minimum purchase amount and down payment may be required. Estimation of monthly payment excludes potential tax and shipping costs. Monthly financing through Klarna issued by WebBank

  • Klarna will offer additional payment options with varying interest rates to split the tuition costs over even more payments if you qualify. Reason for application decline: Bad current standing with Klarna

    *For this option, you will select "Buy now, Pay later with Klarna" at check out.

Denefits

$2,048+ Interest & Fees 

  • Payment plan begins immediately. An upfront payment of $584.83 then pay $280 per month for 6 months.

  • Denefits will not run a credit check.

  • Denefits has a 18.9% interest rate and 3% transaction fee.

  • Guaranteed acceptance

Course Schedules

Phlebotomy Day Courses

February 20th, 2026 February 23rd, 2026 March 26th, 2026
August 28th, 2026 August 31st, 2026 October 1st, 2026
October 16th, 2026 October 19th, 2026 November 19th, 2026
February 23rd, 2026 March 12th, 2026 March 26th, 2026 March 30th, 2026
August 31st, 2026 September 15th, 2026 October 1st, 2026 October 5th, 2026
October 19th, 2026 November 3rd, 2026 November 19th, 2026 November 30th, 2026

Phlebotomy Evening Courses

June 29th, 2026 July 18th, 2026 August 18th, 2026 August 24th, 2026
June 29th, 2026 July 18th, 2026 August 18th, 2026