Phlebotomy Program
Classes are 40 hours of classroom instruction plus 40 externship hours that TNPTI arranges with each student (80 hours in total).
TNPTI Observed Holidays:
January 16th, February 20th, April 8th,May 27th – May 29th, July 1st – July 7th , September 2nd – 4th, November 22nd – 25th, December 22nd – January 1st, 2024
Hour Requirements
Classes are 40 hours of classroom instruction plus a 40 externship hours that TNPTI arranges with each student (80 hours in total).
Lab Hours: Extra lab practice is available Monday through Saturday. Please contact your instructor to schedule an appointment for extra lab practice.
Admission Requirements
Students wishing to enroll in the Phlebotomy program must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Have a high school degree or GED equivalent
- Have a clear criminal record
- Be willing and able to work with patients while giving the best patient care possible
Course Information
Instructor: Kristina Covert and CJ Dunn
Location: 1630 South Church Street, Suite 302 (3rd Floor) Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Telephone: 615-631-8440
Email: admissions@tnpti.com
Hour Requirements: Classes are 40 hours of classroom instruction plus 40 externship hours that TNPTI arranges with each student (80 hours in total).
Lab Hours: Extra lab practice is available Monday through Saturday. Please contact your instructor to schedule an appointment for extra lab practice.
Graduation Ceremony: TBD with class
Financial Assistance Available!
We work with several organizations that offer financial assistance upon qualification. Contact us for more information or set up a financial assistance application meeting.
Course Outline
Goal
The goal of this course is to give phlebotomy students the knowledge and experience they need in conjunction with the standards of Tennessee to become a trained and employable phlebotomist. TNPTI’s phlebotomy program is designed to provide its students a superior education including small classes, experienced teachers and externship hours so that they may gain the skills and understanding needed for the profession.
Learning Objectives
Over the course of the phlebotomy program, students will learn:
- Selection of the correct tubes for the requested tests
- Utilization of the correct procedure for obtaining blood
- Preparation and usage of equipment, including tubes, holders, needles, syringes, tourniquets, etc.
- Selection of the appropriate vein
- Venipuncture and collection of the required sample
- Mixing and labeling of tubes
- Performing blood cultures
- Distribution of blood to the correct area of the lab
- Proper patient respect and care
Instructional Materials
The $1,600 ($1,300 tuition + $300 supply fee) tuition includes the cost of materials and equipment.
Students are required to purchase their own set of scrubs (we recommend the purchase of black scrubs).
Attendance Requirement
TN Professional Training Institute’s Phlebotomy program is an intensive, accelerated, 80 Hour Phlebotomy program. Students who miss any class time may be moved to the next session at the discretion of the instructor.
Grading Policy
Students are required to maintain an 80% average to pass this course. If an 80% average is not maintained, students may have to repeat materials before completing the course.
The Ultimate Student Experience
Our Office
TNPTI is conveniently located off I-24 (exit 81) in Murfreesboro, Tennessee with plenty of free parking available. TN Professional Training Institute is in the South Church Centre across from Murfreesboro Hyundai.
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School Office Hours
- Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday by appointment