2026 Inova Phlebotomy School schedule

 Class scheduleApplications due
First session1/5/2026 – 3/20/202610/20/2025 – 11/3/2025
Second session5/4/2026 – 7/17/20262/23/2026 – 3/9/2026
Third session8/31/2026 – 11/13/20266/22/2026 – 7/6/2026

Program overview

  • Hours: 140 Hours
  • Course length: 10 Weeks
  • Class schedule:
    • The first eight weeks will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., and will be a mix of online and in person training.
    • The last two weeks will be a full time, in person, day shift externship.
  • Tuition: $2,200

Inova Phlebotomy School adheres to the following federal regulations to ensure non-discrimination: American Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Download Inova Phlebotomy School Curriculum and Student Catalog

Prerequisites

  1. Applicants must be at least 18 years old
  2. High School Diploma or GED
  3. The payment of registration fee
  4. Signed admissions application
  5. All applicants must be able to speak, read, and understand English
  6. Must be able to work in the United States

Graduation requirements

Students who successfully complete the program with an 80% in class, a minimum 80 hours of internship, and 100 successful venipunctures will be awarded a Certificate of Completion in the program of study. Upon competition of phlebotomy training, students will be eligible to apply for the ASCP phlebotomy technician exam.

Admission requirements

  1. Submit copy of High School transcript documenting graduation from High School or a GED certificate
  2. A signed application for the Inova Phlebotomy School must be received by Facility program director approximately eight weeks prior to the start of each session. Dates will be posted on the website
  3. The payment of a non-refundable $50.00 application fee
  4. Students must be able to speak, read, and understand English
  5. Submission of a personal statement. Personal statement should be a short paragraph and include information about why a prospective student would like to become a phlebotomist and what they plan to do after completion of the program. The prospective student could also include information about background, and school or personal history not included in the application.
  6. Successful interview
  7. Two letters of reference
  8. Access to computer with internet

Essential Functions for Admission

Prior to admission each student must agree that they can, and are prepared to meet these requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Inova Phlebotomy School is an equal opportunity employer. Inova does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy, or related medical conditions, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The School will provide reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified students with disabilities.

The following is a list of the technical abilities and skills required:

1. Manual Dexterity

  1. Be able manipulate objects precisely that require fine or gross motor skills using good eye-hand physical coordination.
  2. Be able to carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds and have the stamina to perform program functions over an 8 hour day including standing, walking or sitting.
  3. Be able to maneuver freely in the clinical laboratory setting and in a patient-care setting.

2. Vision

  1. Be able to distinguish colors, and clarity.
  2. Corrected vision to 20/20

3. Communication Skills

  1. Be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing to all, team members, students, patients, and other healthcare workers

4. Intellectual and Critical Thinking Skills

  1. Be able to solve problems and apply critical thinking under normal and stressful situations.

5. Ethical Standards

  1. Exercise ethical judgement, integrity, honesty, dependability, patient confidentiality and adhere to the academic and professional code.

6. Safety

  1. Be able to recognize and respond to safety issues, including recognizing emergency situations and taking appropriate actions.
  2. Be able to adhere to the regulations of accrediting agencies, comply with safety regulations of the laboratory and maintain a safe environment for themselves and others.

7. Internal and External Customer Service

  1. Demonstrate excellent customer service to all patients, students and Inova team members they encounter.
  2. Fully participate in lecture and internship requirements.