Genesis Vocational Institute is located in the western Miami suburb of Tamiami. The school's one-year phlebotomy certificate program covers coursework in HIV and AIDS, CPR, circulatory system anatomy, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, quality and safety precautions and specimen processing with hand-on practice provided in a laboratory setting. The school offers bilingual education designed for both English and Spanish-speaking students.
Genesis Vocational Institute
12861 SW 42nd St.
Miami, FL 33194
(305) 223-0506
genesisvocationalinstitute.com
The Ultimate Medical Academy operates a branch locations in Tampa and one in Clearwater. The school offers both full and part-time training in phlebotomy with graduates receiving a diploma upon graduation. A short internship in a local healthcare facility is a part of the curriculum. State and federal financial aid is available for students in the program, and the school is approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which enables qualified U.S. veterans to receive partial reimbursement of tuition. Job placement assistance is available to graduates.
Ultimate Medical Academy
Suite 100
9309 North Florida Ave.
Tampa, FL 33612-7237
(813) 386-6350
studymedical.com
Founded in 2005, Sunshine Career Institute is in Margate, approximately 35 miles north of Miami. The school's certification programs require only one month of study with classes starting at least six times per year. The program covers the basics of phlebotomy, focusing primarily on practicing technique. Career placement assistance is available.
Sunshine Career Institute
6862 West Atlantic Blvd
Margate, FL 33063
(954) 582-5332
sci-school.com
Cambridge Institute of Allied Health is 15 miles north of Orlando in Longwood. The school's phlebotomy program is incorporated into its medical patient care technician program, which requires less than six months of full-time study to complete. In addition to learning the skills necessary for phlebotomy students receive training in electrocardiogram technollgy, nurse assisting and home health care. State and federal financial aid are offered through the school. Cambridge is also approved by the U.S. Department Veteran Affairs. Day and evening classes are available as well as job placement assistance.
Cambridge Institute of Allied Health
1912 Boothe Circle
Longwood, FL 32750
(407) 265-8383
cioah.edu
Established in 1937, Lively Technical Center is in the capital city of Tallahassee. The phlebotomy program requires 165 hours of coursework, which include classes in communications, human relations, pediatric and infant medicine, medical terminology, CPR and laboratory sample processing. The school participates in state and federal financial aid and veterans programs as well as Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla Counties' programs that provide tuition assistance for unemployed residents. Counseling, job placement, a computer laboratory and tutoring services are available to all students.
Lively Technical Center
500 Appleyard Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(800) 499-5452
livelytech.com