Phlebotomy Technician Program Phlebotomy technicians are allied health professionals who safely collect venous and capillary blood specimens for laboratory analysis. In as little as eight weeks, you can earn your phlebotomy technician certificate and be working in the medical field as a phlebotomist. Phlebotomists are in high demand with projected job growth of 25 percent from 2016 to 2026.
Phlebotomy Technician Program

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Our Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) program is a two-part structured program designed to prepare students to practice as an entry-level phlebotomist in a variety of settings such as hospitals, clinics, commercial laboratories, and medical offices. The training consists of approximately 50 hours of classroom instruction. Students will be provided with a maximum of 7 weeks of clinical rotations in a certified outpatient lab at Reading Hospital. To be eligible for certification, students must complete at least 100 successful unaided blood collections including venipunctures and skin punctures. After successful completion of the program, students receive a certificate of completion from Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Successful graduates are eligible to sit for the Board of Certification Phlebotomy Technician examination given by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) if the graduate has completed 100 successful blood drawls and 100 documented clinical rotation hours.

You must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED to apply to the program.

Phlebotomy classes are held every spring during daytime hours. Clinical rotation hours in the spring are only offered during daytime hours from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (hours may vary by clinical site).

Applicants selected for admission must complete all post-acceptance requirements including all background checks, health screenings, tests, and immunizations according to the established deadlines.

The application cycle for Spring 2026 class is currently closed. We are currently accepting applications for the Spring 2027 class. The deadline for a complete application for Spring 2027 class is Friday, December 11, 2026.

Spring Phlebotomy Class:
Part I: Classroom Instructions
Classroom Dates: March 30, 2027 through May 6, 2027
Classroom Schedule – every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
(Some, but not all, class days may be subject to change, you will be given advanced notice before the start of the term to plan. For example, CPR training may be on a Wednesday)

Part II: Clinical Rotations:
Clinical Rotation Schedule – Monday through Friday from May 10, 2027 through Friday, June 25, 2027

  • The deadline for completing application is Friday, December 11, 2026
  • Interviews occur between December 2026 through January 2027
  • Accepted students must complete all post-accepted documents by March 29, 2027.

Online Application

Students must possess certain physical and mental attributes to complete the curriculum. Please review the Essential Functions before applying to the program. A student must meet these expectations with or without reasonable accommodations.

Phlebotomy Tuition

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