Online Phlebotomy Schools teach students the basic information needed for gaining a certificate or diploma in phlebotomy.

Phlebotomy means the actual physical act of puncturing a vein for the extraction of blood. A phlebotomist is trained in blood sample extraction for the purposes of testing or for transfusion.

Enrollment in phlebotomy school training programs requires a high school diploma or GED. Phlebotomy jobs require a diploma from an accredited phlebotomy college, university, or vocational school. Online programs offer basic courses in preparation for required internships. Online phlebotomy certificate and diploma programs can be completed in as little as three months; associate degrees in phlebotomy may take 18 months. Bachelor degrees from phlebotomy universities and colleges will require longer periods for additional studies.

Coursework in Online Phlebotomy School programs will typically include anatomy, physiology, and phlebotomy techniques, as well as communication skills that will help to relax patients and make the blood draw experience as painless and positive as possible. Hands-on training in drawing blood through venipuncture and skin puncture will necessarily be required in laboratory settings during clinical internships and/or externships of the phlebotomy program.

Phlebotomists are employed in medical offices, clinics, and laboratories to assist doctors and nurses by focusing their time and skills on blood collection. Phlebotomy is practiced most often in hospitals and during blood drives. Administration of medications or fluids through venipuncture is not performed by phlebotomists, however, performing of tasks other than collection of blood may be expected of phlebotomists. Preparing tests or collecting and testing urine samples are some possibilities. These skills should be included in phlebotomy training programs.

Online phlebotomy training programs may take a year, when training includes an internship in a hospital or clinic setting. Certification in CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) may be required for phlebotomy internships. In addition to CPR training, a phlebotomist may have studied detailed anatomy and physiology, blood collection techniques, safe handling of blood and other bodily fluids, legal aspects of blood collection, patient relationships, and the practices recommended by the Universal and Standard Precautions. Phlebotomy colleges and universities train phlebotomists with this knowledge and with the related additional responsibilities. Programs that award bachelor degrees will take as long as four years of preparation.

Phlebotomy Schools Below

Alabama Phlebotomy Schools
Virginia College* (Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Arizona Phlebotomy Schools
Apollo College* (Mesa, AZ - Phoenix, AZ - Phoenix, AZ - Tucson AZ) - Medical Radiography
The Bryman School* (Phoenix, Tempe) - Practical Technologist in Radiology

California Phlebotomy Schools
Everest College* (Alhambra - El Monte, Anaheim, City of Industry - Whittier, Gardena, Hayward, Los Angeles - Wilshire, Ontario, Reseda, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Jose North, Torrance, Los Angeles West) - X-Ray Technician
Maric College* (Anaheim, Bakersfield, Carson, San Diego - East County, Fresno, Irwindale, Los Angeles, Modesto, Vista - North County, North Hollywood, Palm Springs, Panorama City, Pomona, Riverside, Sacramento, San Diego, San Fernando Valley, Stockton) - X-Ray Tech, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Ultrasound, Radiologic Technology
Institute for Business & Technology (Santa Clara CA) - EKG Technician, Medical Lab Assistant, Phlebotomist Training

Colorado Phlebotomy Schools
Cambridge College (Aurora) - X-ray Technician (Ltd. Scope)

Florida Phlebotomy Schools
ATI College of Health (Miami)
Programs in Miami: Diagnostic Ultrasound Technician
Central Florida Institute* (Orlando, Tampa Bay)
Programs in Florida: Medical Assistant/Basic X-ray, Noninvasive Cardio Technician, Advanced Cardiovascular Technologist - ECHO
High-Tech Institute (Orlando)
Programs in Orlando: X-ray Technician
Keiser College* (Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Kendall, Lakeland, Melbourne, Orlando, Pembroke Pines, Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa, West Palm Beach) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiologic Technology, Radiology, Ultrasound Technologist
National School of Technology* (Fort Lauderdale, Hialeah, Kendall, Miami)
Programs in Florida:Cardiovascular Technologist
Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) * (Tampa, Ft Lauderdale, Jacksonville) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Georgia Phlebotomy Schools
Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) (Atlanta) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Cardiovascular Technology

Illinois Phlebotomy Schools
Northwestern Business College - Chicago (Chicago, IL) - Phlebotomy
Northwestern Business College - Bridgeview (Bridgeview, IL) - Phlebotomy

Kentucky Phlebotomy Schools
Draughons Junior College (Bowling Green)
Bowling Green: Cardiographic Technician
Spencerian College (Lexington)
Programs in Lexington: Limited Medical Radiography

Maryland Phlebotomy Schools
Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) (Landover)
Programs in Landover, Maryland: Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Minnesota Phlebotomy Schools
High-Tech Institute (Minneapolis) - X-ray Technician (Ltd. Scope)

Missouri Phlebotomy Schools
Colorado Technical University (North Kansas City) - Radiologic Technology
Sanford-Brown College (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School)* (Fenton, St. Charles, Hazelwood) - Radiography

New Jersey Phlebotomy Schools
Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) (Iselin, NJ)
Programs in New Jersey: Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Nevada Phlebotomy Schools
Northwest Health Careers (Las Vegas, NV) - Phlebotomy

New York Phlebotomy Schools
Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School)* (Garden City, New York, White Plains)
Programs in New York: Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular & Surgical Technology

Ohio Phlebotomy Schools
Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) (Cleveland)
Programs in Cleveland: Cardiovascular Tech, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Oregon Phlebotomy Schools
Pioneer Pacific College - (Eugene OR)
Programs in Eugene: Medical Assisiting with X Ray Technician (Limited)

Pennsylvania Phlebotomy Schools
* Browse Schools in Pennsylvania

Texas Phlebotomy Schools
Academy of Healthcare Professions* (Austin, Houston North Loop, Houston Southwest)
Programs in Texas: Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist, Phlebotomy Technician, Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound, Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist
Career Centers of Texas* (Brownsville, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Fort Worth) - Radiologic Technologist
Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School)* (Dallas, Houston) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
Virginia College (Austin) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Washington Phlebotomy Schools
Apollo College (Spokane, WA)
Programs in Spokane: Medical Radiography



Phlebotomy Schools in Canada
CDI College*
Programs in Canada: Echocardiography Technologist, Electrocardiography

* Saskatchewan: Saskatoon
* Ontario: Barrie, Brampton, Hamilton City Centre, Hamilton Mountain, Kitchener, London, Mississauga South, Nepean, Newmarket, North York, Ottawa East, Scarborough, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Toronto Central, Toronto South, Windsor
* Quebec: Laval, Montreal, Quebec City
* Nova Scotia: Halifax
* Alberta: Calgary City Centre, Calgary North, Edmonton City Centre, Edmonton South
* British Columbia: Abbotsford, Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria Bay Centre
* Manitoba: Winnipeg