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: $1,800, payable in installments (Tuition for 2026: $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 and arrangements to pay tuition.
  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 lecture 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 and arrangements to pay tuition.
  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.