Phlebotomy Technician Programs

Program Overview

The Phlebotomy Technician training program prepares students to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) testing exam and receive national certification in Phlebotomy. We offer two Phlebotomy program options:

Standard Phlebotomy Technician Program
Fast-Track Phlebotomy Technician Program

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Training Program Hours

The Phlebotomy Technician training program works to fulfill two student-centered aims. First, to prepare students for employment as a Phlebotomy Technician, and second, to qualify the students to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Testing exam. The exam is a national certification exam for phlebotomy technicians. Medstar Academy offers 40 learning hours to practice the necessary skills.

Standard Phlebotomy Technician Program

Program Overview

The total hours for our Phlebotomy program is 200 hours: 120 hours didactic and 80 hours externship.

Program Tuition & Fees

Tuition includes books and scrubs.

Registration Fee - $200
Tuition - $2,675
Scrub Set - $25
10-Panel Drug Test - $40 (Approximate)
CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) - $75
DPS Application Fee - $65
AZ Livescan DPS Fingerprinting - $29
Copy of AZ Livescan Card - $15
NHA Exam - $129

Additional fees may apply.

Payment Plans for Cash / Credit Paying Students

Pay registration fee of $200 upfront at the time of enrollment and then make either three biweekly payments or four biweekly payments. You may also put the entire program cost on a credit card. This will allow you to pay for your classes over an extended period of time.

All payments must be completed prior to the student being scheduled for their externship.

Standard Program Requirements

Admission Requirements (Prior to Class Start Date)

Pass admissions test
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
Provide proof of Citizenship - Arizona State ID, Arizona Drivers License or US Passport
Social Security card
Pass a 10-panel drug test
Medical clearance

Completion Requirements (By the Last Day of Class)

Basic Life Support Certification
DPS fingerprint card
Minimum number of successful sticks completed
Satisfy any other requirements of training facility
No outstanding payments
Completed enrollment forms (externship site disclosure, release of liability, blood draw consent form, attendance sheets, class lab tracker, and externship lab tracker)
Copy of certificate of completion

Medical Marijuana & Drug Use Policy

Drug use is prohibited for any student participating in Medstar Academy’s programs, including classroom, laboratory, externship, and clinical environments. All students are required to submit negative urine drug screens. This policy also applies to students with a prescription for medical marijuana and/or a medical marijuana card.

Medstar Academy adheres to Arizona Revised Statutes § 15-108 which prohibits the possession and use of marijuana on a school campus by any person, with or without a prescription or card.

Fast Track Phlebotomy Technician Program

Program Overview

The Fast Track Phlebotomy program is a 4 week long, 2 days a week class with an emphasis on preparing students for employment as Phlebotomy Technicians and successfully passing the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Testing exam. You will learn all the fundamentals of Phlebotomy with hands-on experience. During this time you will be able to successfully complete 30 needlesticks (or more) and 10 capillary sticks - which are required to take your NHA exam.

Program Tuition & Fees

Our program includes books, supplies, and lots of one on one training.

Tuition - $999.99 ($333 due at time of registration)

Payment Plans for Cash / Credit Paying Students

$333 is due upfront at the time of enrollment. Remaining payments can be made biweekly. You may also put the entire program cost on a credit card. This will allow you to pay for your classes over an extended period of time.

All payments must be completed prior to the student completing the program.

Fast Track Program Requirements

Admission Requirements (Prior to Class Start Date)

Pass admissions test
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
Provide proof of Citizenship - Arizona State ID, Arizona Drivers License, or US Passport
Social Security card

Completion Requirements (By the Last Day of Class)

DPS fingerprint card
Minimum number of successful sticks completed
Satisfy any other requirements of training facility
No outstanding payments
Completed enrollment forms (release of liability, blood draw consent form, attendance sheets)
Copy of certificate of completion

Medical Marijuana & Drug Use Policy

Phlebotomy Technician Class Schedule

Classes Per Week

Days Class Meets On

Class Times

Start Date

Weekend Class - 10 Weeks

Two Days a Week

Tuesday and Saturday

Tues 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Sat 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The next class starts on May 13, 2025. Please call (623) 773-9000 to register.

Weekend Class - 10 Weeks

Two Days a Week

Tuesday and Saturday

Tues 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Sat 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The next class starts on August 19, 2025. Please call (623) 773-9000 to register.

May

2025

Weekend Class - 10 Weeks

Two Days a Week

Meets:

Tuesday and Saturday

Time:

Tues 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Sat 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Please call (623) 773-9000 to register.

Aug

2025

Weekend Class - 10 Weeks

Two Days a Week

Meets:

Tuesday and Saturday

Time:

Tues 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Sat 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Please call (623) 773-9000 to register.

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