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The Office of Lifelong Education at Westfield State University will be offering a Phlebotomy Technician program on campus on Tuesday and Thursday nights, March 7 through May 16, 2023, from 6:00 to 9:30p.m. In addition to these scheduled evening classes, the course also includes three full-day Saturday sessions on March 25, April 15, and May 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This program will prepare students 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. Students who complete this program will have the opportunity to pursue the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician Exam.
The cost of this program is $1,799.00 which includes the required textbooks and materials. Students will also have the option of doing a 40-hour clinical externship for an additional $100.00 fee. To register online for this program, visit www.westfield.ma.edu/phlebotomy.