National College in Danville, Virginia, has a diploma program in phlebotomy. The program provides training in collecting, transporting and processing blood samples. Students learn about sanitation and infection control, how to work with laboratory personnel, and proper laboratory procedures.
National College
336 Old Riverside Dr.
Danville, VA 24540
434-793-6822
ncbt.edu
Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, Virginia, offers a Phlebotomy Career Studies certificate and an Associate of Applied Science degree in medical lab technology. The phlebotomy certificate includes on-campus training and clinical experience at Virginia laboratories; students can complete this course in one semester. Graduates of the certificate program qualify for the phlebotomy technician national certification exam, or they can continue their education and enter the Medical Lab Technology two-year program. Continued training consists of courses in clinical microbiology, hematology, immunology and blood banking. Admission requirements include attending a phlebotomy information session and having a high school diploma or GED. Applicants cannot have felonies pertaining to controlled substances.
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale Campus
4001 Wakefield Chapel Rd.
Annandale, VA 22003
703-323-3000
nvcc.edu
Norfolk State University offers a noncredit phlebotomy technician program at its Virginia Beach Higher Education Center. Noncredit courses can qualify you for an entry-level job, but most labs require additional education if you want to advance your career.
This program includes courses in basic medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, circulation, blood collection and procedures, specimen handling and processing, butterfly-needle techniques, health precautions and legal issues pertaining to blood collection. Students complete 85 hours of classroom and laboratory training.
Norfolk State University
Virginia Beach Higher Education Center
1881 University Dr.
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
757-368-4150
nsu.edu