Registration is now open for upcoming Phlebotomy classes that begin on March 23 (Day Classes) and May 5 (Evening Classes). Register in person in the Health Occupations Office, located in room 308 in the Ferguson Center for Allied Health & Workforce Development.
Call the Health Occupations office for any questions. (828) 398-7878.
About the Phlebotomy Program
With a total of 180 hours of instruction, A-B Tech's cost-effective new Phlebotomy Program prepares individuals to obtain blood and other specimens for the purpose of laboratory analysis. The course, which is offered both daytime and in the evenings, is made up of online learning, classroom time, hands-on lab practice, and clinical placement. It is structured into three components: classroom lectures, labs, and clinical placement.
Graduates will qualify to take the national certification exam at the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). Now under the Health Occupations Department of Continuing Education, this program is fast-paced and cost-effective for students to learn the skills required to safely and accurately draw blood samples.
Graduates may find employment in hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices, and other healthcare settings. The art of performing venipunctures on individuals across the lifespan requires proper specimen collection and handling as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills. The inability to fulfill these crucial components will result in the program not being completed.
About The Classes
Classes will be conducted in person (13 days lecture/lab, 13 days clinical). Clinical rotation schedules are 8 hours per day and vary from site to site, so flexibility is required (mostly 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with a few Saturday/Sunday options).
This program provides classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences consistent with the standards of practice. Students are evaluated in all areas and must always maintain 80% during the course. Students will be expected to perform venipunctures and receive venipunctures as part of the learning experiences.
Please note: There is a mandatory two-hour orientation as part of this program prior to its start. AHA CPR class will also be included in this program and is required for the clinical component. There is a $10 charge for the AHA CPR Card.
Daytime Classes (8 weeks)
- M/T/W/Th from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (clinical rotation same days but 8 hours from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Evening Classes (14 weeks)
- Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.(clinical rotations 3 days/week for 8 hours and vary 8am-4:30pm Monday through Friday with some Sat/Sun options)
Registration Requirements for PBT-3022 Registration Deadline: 1 week before the first day of class in order for evaluation for clinical site approval.
- Pick up an Information Packet or call (828) 398-7878.
- Ensure that you have the resources to enter and complete this program. FAFSA cannot be used for this program.
- WIOA, STEP, and other sponsors can aid with the financial aspects of the program. Call the Health Occupations office for more details at (828) 398-7878.
- Registration costs $246.00
- Books $63.20
- Uniforms $30 - $125
- CPR $10
- Castlebranch $171.00 (physician form, immunizations, Criminal Background, and Drug Screen, along with HIPAA and OSHA Modules). Be aware that completion of the physician form and immunizations will be an additional cost, depending on the individual's documents!
- Approximate total $586.00
- PBT-ASCP credential exam, $145.00 after graduation, is not part of the A-B Tech registration cost
Details of registration documents
- Valid Government Photo ID
- HS diploma, transcript, or copy of higher degree, or TABE Reading test at 10th grade
- Physician's Assessment (A- B Tech Medical Form)
Immunizations as listed below
- Td/Tdap (Tetanus booster required every 10 years)
- MMR (2 shots in series) or serologic confirmation of immunity
- Hepatitis B (3 shots in series) or serologic confirmation of immunity
- TB Test within the past 12 months (expires yearly)
- PPD skin test or Blood test (Quantiferon Gold or T-spot)
- If either test is positive for TB, you must provide both:
- A clear chest x-ray
- Physician clearance documentation following the last positive results
- Varicella (2 shots in series) or serologic confirmation of immunity
- COVID-19 (2 doses of primary series or the new 1 dose)
- Influenza (annual in October)
Do Not purchase any Castle Branch package before you bring documents to the Health Occupations department, along with payment or a letter from the sponsor, until you are informed to do so using a course-specific package code from the Coordinator/Lead Instructor, Monique Worley. You will then be registered in the class.
New Opportunity for Students on the Phlebotomy Waitlist
Success in healthcare begins with a solid foundation. Our 12-hour Intro to Health Care Careers course is a prerequisite for students entering the NAI/CNA, Phlebotomy, and Clinical Massage tracks.
This course is thoughtfully designed to empower you with:
- Medical Terminology: Communicate with precision and clarity.
- Medical Math: Build the confidence and accuracy required for patient safety.
- Professional Soft Skills: Develop the interpersonal strengths essential for high-quality patient care.
We are committed to your success, and this course ensures you have the tools you need to thrive from day one.
To be added to the waitlist for our 12-hour fee-waived Intro to Health Care Careers class.
