Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health
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PHLEBOTOMY PROGRAM Approved by the National Healthcare Association Tuition $ 2010.00
Phlebotomy is an essential diagnostic tool for managing patient care. Phlebotomists perform an
important and integral role in the healthcare field in both the In-patient and Out-patient
environments. Accuracy and competency are the key components to a successful career in
phlebotomy. This program is consistent with the school’s educational mission that focuses on
the provision and promotion of quality, career oriented programs, provided through classroom
presentation, hands-on laboratory experience and clinical practice.
This program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to successfully collect,
process and transport blood specimens. The program is conducted on a maximum of 4 days or
4 evenings per week for 13 weeks. Upon successful completion graduates are eligible to sit for
the NHA Exam, the cost of which is included in the tuition.
ADMISSION INFORMATION
Students will be considered for admission when their application file is complete. Students are
selected on a “first-qualified, first-admitted” basis.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED.
Completed Application with $150.00 non-refundable application fee.
Completion of Wonderlic Aptitude Test
A Criminal Records Check when admitted.
2 passport photos for ID badge and file.
Additional Requirements:
Students are required to purchase lab coats, books and course materials.
Obtain a Health Examination completed and signed by your physician within the past 12
months. Required immunizations:
* proof of vaccination against tetanus, rubella, rubeola, varicella and Hepatitis B
* PPD (purified protein derivative)status for tuberculosis exposure
Random drug screen as required
COURSE CONTENT
Medical Terminology ………………….. 45 hours
Computer Literacy……………………….45 hours
Phlebotomy……………………………….80 hours
Basic Life Support CPR……………….. 5 hours
Salter reserves the right to cancel or postpone a class pending enrollment and to adjust tuition as necessary.