Phlebotomy Technician Certification Program with Optional Clinical Externship

This 90 hour course prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely.

Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods.

NWCA National Certification: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Exam. (Exam fee not included in course fee.)

National Certification: Students who complete this program will have the opportunity to pursue the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Exam. (Exam fee not included in course fee.)

Optional Clinical Externship: This program includes a 40 hour clinical externship opportunity. To be eligible for the clinical, students must successfully complete the 90 hour program, submit to a thorough background check, drug screening and meet other requirements.

Some externship fees may be required and are not included in the course fee. Separate fees may include pharmacy background/fingerprints, drug screening, background check, immunizations, and a physician statement of health. Costs may vary depending on the provider(s) used.

Early Bird (special discount) registration fee ends 1/31

This course will be held on UTEPs campus. COVID19 precautions will be followed based upon university directives given closer to the start date of class. An email with course information will be sent to students approximately 1-3 days prior to the start date of class.

Discount: Free Info Seminar: If attended the seminar and name is confirmed on Free Info Seminar roster, you are eligible to receive the $50 discount that applies ONLY to the Registration Fee and not the Early Bird Fee, as discounts cannot be combined. To apply discount call 915-747-5142.

Company Payment:  If your Company/Organization will be paying for your course enrollment, a company credit card may be used during your online registration. If a Purchase Order (PO) or check will be used, please contact Sylvia Monsisvais at samonsisvais@utep.edu for more information.

COURSE WITHDRAWAL: Refunds will be issued, minus a 15% cancellation fee per course, cost of materials, and/or lab fees, if a written request is faxed, emailed, or mailed and received three or more business days prior to the first day of a scheduled course. Refund requests must include your name, daytime telephone number, and the course number or name. This policy applies to all registrations, regardless of the payment method. Phone requests will not be accepted for a refund. There are no refunds for online courses.

NOTE: Please allow 2 -3 weeks for processing of refunds. No refunds will be given on or after the first class meeting.

Cancellations 1-3 days before first class meeting incur a 50% cancellation fee. A $25 fee will be charged for returned or canceled checks. Send your request via: E–mail: ppp@utep.edu Fax: 915-747–5538 Mail: UTEP Professional and Public Programs 101 West Robinson Avenue Memorial Gym, Suite 111 El Paso, TX 79968–0602