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What the NCC Phlebotomy Program Offers You
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- *1 Find the Median Annual Salary Report for Phlebotomy Technician at O*Net Online.
- *2 Find the detailed definitions of the Job Placement Rate and Retention Rate on our Annual Outcomes Data page.
Phlebotomy Technician Program Accreditation
Northwest Career College’s Phlebotomy Program is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Their contact information is listed below for applicants who wish to request additional information regarding the program’s accreditation.
Find detailed definitions of these rates on our Annual Outcomes Data.
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Why Choose The Phlebotomy Technician Program At
Northwest Career College?
Flexible Payment Plans Available
Training costs $3,999 with flexible payment plans available. Las Vegas phlebotomists earn a median annual salary of $43,660, and our 77% placement rate helps graduates start earning within months of certification.
Expert-led Hands-On Lab Training
Practice venipuncture under supervision from instructors with years of hospital experience, including pediatric and high-volume shifts. Build confidence in labs designed to mirror clinical settings before your first job.
Three Months To Phlebotomy Certification
Northwest Career College's ABHES-accredited program gets you certified and ready to work in 90 days. No prerequisites. No waiting for the next semester. Just focused training on the one skill Las Vegas hospitals and labs need every single day.
CPT Prep with Skills That Get You Hired
NCC prepares you for the CPT exam plus the practical skills that keep you employed—calming anxious patients, managing busy workflows, error-proof techniques, and handling situations that don't go as planned. Skills our hospital-experienced instructors teach from real practice.
Flexible Schedules For Working Adults
Morning and evening classes start every four months. The hybrid format fits around your current job, letting you train without putting your life on hold.
Leading hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, blood banks, and medical centers in Nevada consistently hire and prefer our certified Phlebotomy Technician graduates.
Your Monthly Achievements As a Phlebotomy Technician Student at NCC
Build your foundation in blood collection fundamentals. You'll transition from textbook theory to supervised practice draws, developing muscle memory and patient interaction skills that make venipuncture feel natural.
- Venipuncture techniques Infection Control
- Butterfly draws
- Vacutainer method
- Order of draw
- Specimen labeling
- Infection control
- Lab documentation
- Safety compliance
Expand beyond basic blood draws into specimen processing and specialized collection techniques. This month bridges collection and laboratory analysis, teaching you how different procedures affect test accuracy.
- Advanced venipuncture
- Centrifugation
- Aliquoting samples
- Blood typing
- Capillary punctures
- Microtainer collections
- Preanalytical awareness
- Specimen handling
Apply everything you've learned to complex clinical scenarios. From sterile blood cultures to point-of-care testing, you will handle the advanced procedures that distinguish experienced phlebotomists from beginners.
- Syringe collections
- Blood cultures
- Special collections
- CVC awareness
- Urinalysis testing
- Drug screening
- Quality control and lab competencies
- Neonatal screening and specimen handling
Phlebotomy Technician Career Opportunities
Tuition Information
| Cost per Term 1 | $3,999.00 |
More Information about the Profession
- For more information about the Phlebotomy profession (SOC 31-9097.00) Click Here to review the Summary Report for Phlebotomists at O*Net Online
Phlebotomy Technician Program Requirements
High School Completion
Bring your U.S. high school diploma, GED, or college transcript showing your high school graduation date.
U.S. Government-Issued Photo ID
We need a U.S. government-issued photo ID to verify your identity. You must be at least 17 years old. Written consent from a parent or guardian is needed to enroll if you’re under 18.
Find The Best Phlebotomy Technician School In Clark County
A phlebotomist draws blood for medical testing, transfusions, research, and donations. They verify patient identity, select appropriate collection equipment, perform venipuncture or capillary punctures, label specimens correctly, and ensure proper transport to laboratories. Phlebotomists also communicate with patients to reduce anxiety and maintain detailed collection records.
Phlebotomists work in hospitals, diagnostic laboratories (Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp), blood banks, plasma donation centers, medical clinics, urgent care facilities, physician offices, mobile phlebotomy services, research facilities, and public health organizations. The variety of settings means you can find roles that align with your schedule preferences and career interests.
You become a phlebotomist following three main steps: earn your high school diploma or GED, complete an accredited phlebotomy training program that includes classroom instruction and hands-on practice, and pass a national certification exam (CPT through NHA) and obtain state licensure. In Nevada, you'll need a Laboratory Assistant License to work as a phlebotomist. You can start working after completing the phlebotomy course in many accepting institutions.
Getting certified requires completing an accredited training program, then passing a national exam. The Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam through the National Healthcareer Association tests your knowledge of blood collection procedures, specimen handling, safety protocols, and patient care. After passing, you'll apply for Nevada's Laboratory Assistant License. Northwest Career College prepares you thoroughly with focused review sessions and practice tests.
Yes, you can complete the educational part of phlebotomy training online, but becoming a certified, job-ready phlebotomist requires in-person hands-on clinical training (externship) to practice blood draws. Northwest Career College offers a hybrid format combining online coursework with mandatory in-person lab sessions. You'll study theory online at your own pace, then attend scheduled on-campus labs to practice venipuncture under supervision, giving you flexibility while developing the practical skills employers require.
Phlebotomists earn approximately $21 per hour in Nevada, with an average annual salary of $43,660, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In the United States, the average base pay for a phlebotomist is $21.00 per hour, according to Indeed.
Becoming a phlebotomist takes between 4 to 12 weeks to complete a training program, followed by a mandatory 80-hour externship, totaling about 3 to 4 months to become fully certified. Northwest Career College's 12-week phlebotomy program includes online coursework, hands-on lab training, and supervised clinical practice. You'll take the national CPT exam after completing the program and apply for Nevada licensure. From enrollment to employment typically takes 3-4 months.
Yes, you need a Laboratory Assistant License from the Nevada State Health Division to be a phlebotomist. To obtain this license, you must complete an accredited training program, pass a national certification exam (CPT through NHA), and submit an application with required documentation. Northwest Career College guides you through this entire process to ensure you're fully credentialed and ready to work.
No, being a phlebotomist is not hard; The technical skills—finding veins, performing draws, handling specimens—become easier with practice. The challenge is managing patient anxiety, working efficiently during busy shifts, and staying calm when situations don't go as planned. Most students find the learning curve manageable with proper training, especially when they practice on real people under supervision before working independently.
