Phlebotomy Program
Classes are 45 hours of classroom instruction plus 40 externship hours that TNPTI arranges with each student (85 hours in total).
85 Hour Day Program
Phlebotomy Courses
Monday – Friday (1 week classroom instruction)
7:30am to 5:30pm
TERM 1
January 3
TERM 2
January 31
TERM 3
February 28
TERM 4
March 28
TERM 5
April 25
TERM 6
May 23
TERM 7
June 20
TERM 8
August 1
TERM 9
August 29
TERM 10
September 26
TERM 11
October 24
TERM 12
November 28
Plus 40 externship hours with one of our community partners
A full-time program meeting 45 hours in the classroom plus 40 externship hours.
85 Hour Evening Program
Phlebotomy Courses
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (5 weeks classroom instruction)
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
TERM 1
July 26
TERM 2
September 6
TERM 3
November 1
Plus 40 externship hours with one of our community partners
A full-time program meeting 45 hours in the classroom plus 40 externship hours.
TNPTI Observed Holidays:
Hour Requirements
Classes are 45 hours of classroom instruction plus a 40 externship hours that TNPTI arranges with each student (85 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: Ferrari West
Location: 1630 South Church Street, Suite 302 (3rd Floor) Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Telephone: 615-631-8440
Email: info@tnpti.com
Hour Requirements: Classes are 45 hours of classroom instruction plus 40 externship hours that TNPTI arranges with each student (85 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 $1,500 ($1,200 tuition + $300 materials) 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, 85 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.
Phone
School Office Hours
- Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday by appointment