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Inova Phlebotomy School

2024 Phlebotomy School Schedule

 Class ScheduleApplications Due
First Session1/2/24 – 2/16/2410/1/23 – 10/16/23
Second Session5/6/24 – 7/12/242/1/24 – 2/15/24
Third Session9/9/24 – 11/15/246/7/24 – 6/23/24

Program Overview

  • Hours: 120 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 (See scholarship information below)

Program Mission

The mission of the Inova Phlebotomy School will be to provide an educational program that teaches the art and science of phlebotomy. This program’s focus will be on knowledge, technical abilities, troubleshooting, as well as confidence to pass the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Registry Certification Examination.

Program Goals

The Inova Phlebotomy School seeks to graduate students that will have the necessary skills to perform successful venipunctures. The program will provide practicums that emphasize technical skills and knowledge, resulting in a successful phlebotomist. Both lecture and lab will be done in a safe atmosphere inspiring learning of various styles with aspirations to become educators and leaders in the field. The program goal is to graduate students with a high degree of professionalism and integrity, as they become an active member in the healthcare community.

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

Curriculum Program Description

The program’s curriculum objectives will meet the standards set by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). Classroom course work and clinical practicums are designed to be done simultaneously over 10 weeks. Virtual sessions may be substituted for Classroom coursework. After lectures each students will be assigned to an Inova facility to shadow and then perform venipunctures, accessioning, registration, specimen processing, and prep for specimen transport. Lectures will be held three days a week and taught by Inova Health System Medical Lab Scientists, Certified Phlebotomists or other qualified faculty.

This Phlebotomy program is designed to provide clinical instruction for the technical and procedural aspects of clinical phlebotomy, including collection of blood specimens and venipuncture required to become a certified phlebotomy technician. The Phlebotomy program includes theory, hands-on instruction, and laboratory internship in an approved Inova clinical site. The program will teach students the concepts of clinical Phlebotomy and infection control, legal issues in healthcare, an introduction to human anatomy and physiology, phlebotomy equipment and supplies, phlebotomy procedures, and phlebotomy fundamental essentials. This program is designed for students interested in career advancement or interested in starting a career in the medical laboratory field.

Students will be required to work together during lab assignments and will be provided opportunities to communicate electronically via school chatroom.

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.

Tuition and Financial Aid

The cost of the Inova Phlebotomy School is $1,800 payable in installments.

Inova Phlebotomy School does not participate in the federal student aid program. A tuition waiver program is available for students who meet academic, experience, and interview criteria. Students who are eligible for the waiver will be notified when they receive their acceptance letter. The waiver will not include the application fee or deposit. Waivers may be provided for all remaining tuition or partial tuition. Acceptance of a waiver will require students to work for Inova for 18 months after successful completion of the program. 

If students accept a waiver and do not complete the program, the full amount of the waiver will be due from the student. If a student does not complete their work commitment, the following schedule will apply:

Length of Employment Completed   Amount Due
Less than six months   100% of scholarship
6 months to one year   50% of scholarship
One year to 18 months   25% of scholarship