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 and MMR 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