- Next Start date: Revolving
- Duration: 7 Weeks
- Level: Beginner
- Location: On-Site, Externship Location
All of our phlebotomy training classes are comprehensive and emphasizes a “hands-on” method – each student will draw blood at least once in every class. These draws will be performed with supervision on other class members. Our instructors will guide you as you learn a variety of phlebotomy techniques. In addition, you will learn the “tricks of the trade” that will help with special patients and difficult draws.
Our Phlebotomy Program provides the student with skills and training in order to succeed as a phlebotomist. This course contains 6-weeks of lecture, discussion, and practical instruction in the lab, followed by a 40-hour clinical externship at a local patient service center, hospital or clinic. The hours of the externship are site-specific but are usually done over the space of one week, Monday through Friday. This is a larger time commitment but the externship is a valuable clinical experience. Please contact our office if you have any questions about course requirements or time commitments.
Our experienced instructors will guide you as you learn a variety of blood drawing techniques, safety standards, basic anatomy and physiology, and other areas such as:
Phlebotomy program content includes:
Phlebotomy Program Admissions Requirements:
The 7-Week phlebotomy program consists of the four following parts:
Lecture | Skills Lab | Assessments | Clinical Externship |
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Two sessions per week for 6-weeks. Each session is 4 hours and features about 2 hours of lecture each session. | Introduction to the lab with hands-on skills and live venipunctures. | 4 quizzes based on chapter material are required and given throughout the program. | After completion of the 6-week on-site portion, a 1-week clinical externship will be assigned. |
Material is presented by a qualified and state approved instructor. | Mechanics of equipment and specimen handling are taught alongside techniques of venipuncture. | A comprehensive multiple-choice final examination is given prior to externship. | Students must complete all 40 clinical externship hours to be awarded your certificate. A booklet is provided for assessment and hours logging. |
A book is provided to you for reference during and after the program. | A focus on professionalism and patient care prepares students for the real-world setting. | Final skills evaluation on venipuncture technique and professionalism is performed prior to externship. | Various factors are considered in externship placement, including progress in the program, payment compliance, attendance, and student preference. |
The following is the break-down for tuition and fees for the Phlebotomy program.
- Registration Fee: $50
- Tuition: $500
- Laboratory Fee: $150
- Books and Supplies: $100
- Capstone Fee: $100
Externships are performed at clinical facilities which have agreed to partner with KCSP to provide students with the opportunity to not only fulfill the required clinical hours, but to interact with patients and other healthcare professionals in a real-world clinical environment where skills are put in context. This placement is completely coordinated by KCSP's externship coordinator and students are assigned to sites based on a number of factors, including attendance, payment compliance, progress in the program, and student preference. Students should plan on having a full week of availability the two weeks immediately following the end date of the class in order to attend externship, which is performed Monday through Friday during the operational hours of the clinical site, which typically fall somewhere between 6am to 6pm.
Externship placements are throughout the greater Kansas City area and the states of Missouri and Kansas. The requirements of each clinical facility vary but typically include a TB test, drug screen, criminal background check showing no crimial history, while others may also have additional requirements such as a lab coat, health assessment, immunization records, or other records.
The Kansas City School of Phlebotomy is approved to operate by the Missouri Department of Higher Education. Students who have successfully completed the Phlebotomy Program will be given the option to sit for an accredited national examination through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT). This is optional and employment is not contingent upon successful completion, although it may make an individual more competitive in the job market.
TESTING DATE | EXAM TIME | REG. CLOSES |
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CPT - October 22, 2023 | 5:00pm | October 12, 2023 |
CPT - November 08, 2023 | 5:00pm | October 29, 2023 |
CPT - November 17, 2023 | 5:00pm | November 07, 2023 |
CPT - December 10, 2023 | 5:00pm | November 30, 2023 |
CPT - January 12, 2024 | 5:00pm | January 02, 2024 |
Payment plans are available to divide the cost of the program over the time you are enrolled. These plans are provided at no additional cost and available to all students. You can choose one of the three payment plans listed below to pay for your enrollment in the Phlebotomy program at KCSP:
Plan A | Plan B | Plan C | |
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Registration Fee | $50 at Registration | $50 at Registration | $50 at Registration |
Week 1 | $425 | $150 | $300 |
Week 2 | $85 | $140 | $0 |
Week 3 | $85 | $140 | $300 |
Week 4 | $85 | $140 | $0 |
Week 5 | $85 | $140 | $250 |
Week 6 | $85 | $140 | $0 |
One of the major factors to consider when pursuing education in any field is the what the hiring market looks like for students after graduation. While no school can guarantee that graduates will find a job, KCSP is committed to providing career assistance services that will guide the student through the job application process.
Quick Facts | Phlebotomists |
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2015 Median Pay | $31,630 per year ($15.21 per hour) |
Typical Entry-Level Education | Postsecondary nondegree award |
Work Experience Required in a Related Occupation | None |
Additional On-the-job Training Required | None |
Number of Jobs (2014) | 112,700 |
Job Outlook (2014-2024) | 25% (Much faster than average) |
Employment Change (2014-2024) | 28,100 |
Data Table From: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition, Phlebotomists, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/phlebotomists.htm (data retrieved September 11, 2016).
Upcoming 2023/2024 7 Week Phlebotomy Schedule
PLB classes meet twice a week for 6 weeks / CPT classes meet twice a week for 7 weeks and DO NOT have an externship week.
KSPCPT Monday/Wednesday Evenings 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | |||
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CLASS/ID | START DATE | END DATE | SEATS |
CPT 6940 | March 27, 2023 | May 10, 2023 | Closed |
CPT 6941 | May 15, 2023 | July 05, 2023 | Closed |
CPT 6942 | July 10, 2023 | August 23, 2023 | Closed |
CPT 6943 | August 28, 2023 | October 16, 2023 | Closed |
CPT 6944 | October 23, 2023 | December 06, 2023 | Open |
CPT 6945 | December 11, 2023 | January 31, 2024 | Open |
KSPCPT Saturday/Sunday Afternoon 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |||
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CLASS/ID | START DATE | END DATE | SEATS |
CPT 6407 | June 03, 2023 | July 16, 2023 | Closed |
CPT 6408 | July 22, 2023 | September 03, 2023 | Closed |
CPT 6409 | September 09, 2023 | October 22, 2023 | Closed |
CPT 6410 | October 28, 2023 | December 10, 2023 | Open |
KSPCPT Tuesday/Thursday Afternoon 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |||
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CLASS/ID | START DATE | END DATE | SEATS |
CPT 6946 | May 09, 2023 | June 22, 2023 | Closed |
CPT 6947 | August 15, 2023 | September 28, 2023 | Closed |
CPT 6948 | November 28, 2023 | January 11, 2024 | Open |
KSPCPT Wednesday/Friday Afternoon 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |||
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CLASS/ID | START DATE | END DATE | SEATS |
CPT 5655 | September 21, 2022 | November 04, 2022 | Closed |
CPT 5656 | November 09, 2022 | December 30, 2022 | Closed |
CPT 6411 | February 01, 2023 | March 17, 2023 | Closed |
CPT 6412 | March 22, 2023 | May 05, 2023 | Closed |
CPT 6416 | October 04, 2023 | November 17, 2023 | Open |
CPT 6417 | November 29, 2023 | January 12, 2024 | Open |
KSPCPT Wednesday/Friday Mornings 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | |||
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CLASS/ID | START DATE | END DATE | SEATS |
CPT 6935 | April 19, 2023 | June 02, 2023 | Closed |
CPT 6937 | July 26, 2023 | September 08, 2023 | Closed |
CPT 6938 | September 13, 2023 | October 27, 2023 | Closed |
CPT 6939 | November 01, 2023 | December 20, 2023 | Open |
KSPPLB Monday/Wednesday Evenings 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | |||
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CLASS/ID | START DATE | END DATE | SEATS |
PLB 5661 | August 01, 2022 | September 12, 2022 | Closed |
PLB 5662 | September 19, 2022 | October 26, 2022 | Closed |
PLB 5663 | October 31, 2022 | December 19, 2022 | Closed |
PLB 5664 | December 19, 2022 | February 06, 2023 | Closed |
PLB 6387 | November 06, 2023 | December 13, 2023 | Closed |
PLB 6388 | December 18, 2023 | February 05, 2024 | Closed |
KSPPLB Tuesday/Thursday Afternoon 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |||
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CLASS/ID | START DATE | END DATE | SEATS |
PLB 5670 | September 06, 2022 | October 13, 2022 | Closed |
PLB 5671 | October 18, 2022 | November 29, 2022 | Closed |
PLB 6389 | January 31, 2023 | March 09, 2023 | Closed |
PLB 6395 | October 24, 2023 | December 05, 2023 | Closed |
PLB 6396 | December 12, 2023 | January 18, 2024 | Closed |
KSPPLB Wednesday/Friday Mornings 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | |||
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CLASS/ID | START DATE | END DATE | SEATS |
PLB 5677 | July 06, 2022 | August 12, 2022 | Closed |
PLB 5679 | October 05, 2022 | November 11, 2022 | Closed |
PLB 5680 | November 30, 2022 | January 06, 2023 | Closed |
PLB 6397 | January 18, 2023 | February 24, 2023 | Closed |
PLB 6404 | November 29, 2023 | January 05, 2024 | Closed |
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