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Accelerated Phlebotomy

  • Start date: Revolving
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Level: Intermediate (requires prior clinical or education experience)
  • Location: On-Site

This is a 4-week phlebotomy course that provides the experienced student with additional skills and training in order to succeed in the healthcare field as a phlebotomist or other healthcare professional. This course is intended to compliment the student's current medical training and/or experience. This course contains lecture, discussion, and practical instruction. The student must demonstrate proficient phlebotomy skills and knowledge equivalent to the Phlebotomy program but in a shorter timeframe. This class is intended for students with prior medical training, related education, or clinical experience. Call our office at (502) 791-5977 to see if you are eligible. If you are not eligible or would appreciate more in depth coverage of the field, please look into our Phlebotomy program.

Our instructors will guide you as you learn a variety of types of blood drawing techniques, safety standards, basic anatomy and physiology.

The following is a list of topics covered in class.

  • HIPAA and Patient Rights
  • Universal Precautions and Safety
  • Venipuncture with Vacutainers, Butterflies and Syringes
  • Finger and Heel Sticks
  • Blood and Blood Components
  • Medical Laboratory Terminology
  • Test Tubes – Uses, Additives and Order of Draw
  • Professionalism
  • Special Procedures - Bleeding Times, Blood Cultures, Glucose Tolerance Testing
  • Difficult Draws – Tricks of the Trade

  • Accelerated Phlebotomy Admissions Requirements:
  • 18 Years of Age or Older
  • High School Diploma, GED, or International High School Diploma Equivalency
  • Experience or Education in Healthcare or a related field
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    The Accelerated Phlebotomy program consists of the three following parts:

    Lecture Skills Lab Assessments
    Two sessions per week for 4 weeks. Each session is 3 hours long. Introduction to the lab and live sticks. One midterm test on chapter material mid-way through the program.
    Material is presented by a qualified and state approved instructor. Mechanics of equipment and specimen handling. One comprehensive multiple-choice final examination.
    A student manual is provided to you to supplement in-class material. Techniques of venipuncture and tips and tricks of the trade. Final skills evaluation at the end of the program to assess career-readiness.

    The following is the break-down for tuition and fees for the 4-Week Accelerated Phlebotomy course.

    • Registration Fee: $50
    • Tuition: $500
    • Laboratory Fee: $100
    • Books and Supplies: $100
    Registration fee is due to hold your seat in the program and is nonrefundable after 3 business days

    Kentucky School of Phlebotomy is an approved phlebotomy certificate program through the Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education. Students who have successfully completed the Accelerated Phlebotomy program and completed the minimum number of procedures required by the NHA may choose to sit for an accredited national certification 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. If you desire certification and are unable to complete the minimum number of procedures on your own, please let us know prior to enrollment and additional skills sessions will be scheduled after successful completion of the program.

    TESTING DATEEXAM TIMEREG. CLOSES
    CPT - December 26, 20235:00pm December 16, 2023
    CPT - January 12, 20245:00pm January 02, 2024
    CPT - February 15, 20246pm February 05, 2024
    CPT - February 18, 20241pm February 08, 2024
    CPT - March 07, 20241pm February 26, 2024
    CPT - April 04, 20246pm March 25, 2024
    CPT - April 13, 20241pm April 03, 2024
    CPT - April 25, 20241pm April 15, 2024
    CPT - May 23, 20246pm May 13, 2024
    CPT - June 02, 20241pm May 23, 2024
    CPT - June 13, 20241pm June 03, 2024
    CPT - July 16, 20246pm July 06, 2024
    CPT - July 21, 20241pm July 11, 2024
    CPT - August 06, 20241pm July 27, 2024
    CPT - September 05, 20246pm August 26, 2024
    CPT - September 15, 20241pm September 05, 2024
    CPT - September 26, 20241pm September 16, 2024
    CPT - October 24, 20246pm October 14, 2024
    CPT - November 03, 20241pm October 24, 2024
    CPT - November 21, 20241pm November 11, 2024
    CPT - December 17, 20246pm December 07, 2024
    CPT - December 29, 20241pm December 19, 2024
    CPT - January 23, 20251pm January 13, 2025

    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 two payment plans listed below to pay for your enrollment in the Accelerated Phlebotomy program at KYSP:

    Plan A Plan B Plan C
    Registration Fee $50 at Registration $50 at Registration $50 at Registration
    Week 1 $340 $175 $350
    Week 2 $120 $175 $0
    Week 3 $120 $175 $350
    Week 4 $120 $175 $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, KYSP is committed to providing career assistance services that will guide the student through the job application process.

    Quick Facts Phlebotomists
    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 Accelerated Phlebotomy Schedule

    Classes meet twice a week for 4 weeks.

    KYPAcP Saturday/Sunday Mornings 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    CLASS/IDSTART DATEEND DATESEATS
    AcP5728 April 09, 2022 May 07, 2022 Closed
    AcP5731 July 09, 2022 July 31, 2022 Closed
    AcP6519 November 25, 2023 December 17, 2023 Closed
    AcP7379 February 24, 2024 March 17, 2024 Open
    AcP7380 April 13, 2024 May 05, 2024 Open
    AcP7381 July 27, 2024 August 18, 2024 Open
    AcP7382 November 02, 2024 November 24, 2024 Open
    KENTUCKY SCHOOL OF PHLEBOTOMY
    2017