Heart to Heart Healthcare Training: Ann Arbor, Bay City, Lansing

Phlebotomy Technician

Hybrid Online + In Lab Course

Heart to Heart Healthcare Training is approved by the State of Michigan to offer comprehensive training programs for aspiring phlebotomists. Our Phlebotomist certification program is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in this vital healthcare role.

Through a blend of theoretical learning and practical experience, students will learn how to perform blood collection techniques safely and effectively, manage patient data, and adhere to strict healthcare regulations.

Phlebotomy Technician Course Information

What are the requirements to be accepted into your Phlebotomy training class?

Designed for individuals aged 18 and above, this comprehensive program provides hands-on experience in blood draws under the meticulous supervision of qualified instructors.

To ensure a safe and structured environment, all students must complete a blood draw consent form. In cases where a student cannot have their blood drawn due to medical reasons, approved documentation must be provided. These students will need to bring volunteers to fulfill the necessary blood draw requirements for successful completion of the laboratory component.

Do you offer Financial Aid or Payment Plans?

To support your education, we offer several financial assistance options through Climb Credit. For more details, please visit our Financing page.

Additionally, we accept payment plans to make the investment in your future more manageable. If you are interested in setting up a payment plan, please contact Heart to Heart directly for further information.

While we do not offer financial aid through FASFA at this time, other avenues of support are available. You may consider reaching out to your local Michigan Works office to see if you qualify for their funding programs. Furthermore, the Michigan Skills Achievement Scholarship is another potential resource for financial assistance.

What is the cost of the Phlebotomy Technician Program?

Our Phlebotomy Technician Class tuition is $1,195. This tuition fee encompasses all necessary laboratory supplies to ensure hands-on, practical training. 

As a student, you’ll be required to procure one pair of dark purple scrubs and the textbook.

Securing your place in this class is straightforward. We require a $300 deposit at the time of application to secure your seat in the class, with the remaining balance due on or before the first day of class.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will qualify to sit for the national certification exam.

How long is the Phlebotomy Class?

This comprehensive 7-week program is meticulously designed to provide a balanced hybrid learning experience. Attend lab sessions twice a week in with options for morning (Tuesday and Thursday from 1 PM to 3 PM – PHL-AM-YP) or evening classes Tuesday and Thursday from 5 PM to 7 PM, ensuring flexibility for your schedule. Note at this time the daytime session is only offered at our Ypsilanti location.

Throughout the course, you will engage in immersive online lectures. Access and complete your coursework at any time, allowing you to balance your studies with other commitments. Concurrently, hands-on lab sessions offer practical experience with phlebotomy equipment and the opportunity to practice blood draws on fellow students or volunteers.

Our Phlebotomy class consists of a blended learning experience of both online and in- class. All lectures will take place through our online classroom, while all of your lab experience (blood-draws) will take place in the classroom setting during specific dates/times. The student will attend lab two days a week for 8 weeks, while simultaneously completing their online lecture portion of the class.

This program prepares the graduate to work as a Phlebotomist in any clinical setting. Our students will be taught anatomy and physiology, safety, medical terminology, communication, infection control, phlebotomy basics, equipment, specimen collections and handling, as well as various other information regarding Phlebotomy. After completion of the program the student may sit for the National Certification Examination for Phlebotomy. Our structured program gives step by step guided instruction so that every student can be successful, whether they have a prior medical education and experience or not.

At Heart to Heart we always take each class and each individual student very seriously. As a graduate of Heart to Heart Healthcare Training we know you will be taking care of our communities loved ones, and that is a big responsibility. We want to make sure you learn everything you need to know to safely and respectfully take care of your patients. We pride ourselves in caring for each individual patient as if it were our own loved one, and teaching students the importance of doing the same.

What is a Phlebotomist?

Phlebotomy is the process of withdrawing blood for the purpose of medical testing.

The person who withdrawals the blood is called the Phlebotomist. Phlebotomists are hired in hospitals, doctor offices, blood donation centers, dialysis centers, plasma centers and more.

Why become a Phlebotomist?

As a phlebotomist you have the option to work in several different healthcare settings and impact several patients each day. If you are caring and compassionate about helping others, this is a job for you. This is a great introduction into the healthcare field and can be used a stepping stone into another career or a career on its own. According the Bureau of Labor Statistics the demand for Phlebotomists will continue to be 25% higher than all other occupations. The average hourly wage for a Phlebotomist is anywhere from $14.00 to $18.80.

Get ready to start on a rewarding career path!

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