The School of Phlebotomy

Frequently Asked Questions

The Health Alliance School of Phlebotomy was established to help fill phlebotomy positiions with well-trained individuals who possess compassion, care and concern for others. The Health Alliance School of Phlebotomy does not guarantee employment to its students upon completion of the couse.

What is a phlebotomist?

The primary duty of a phlebotomist is to draw blood specimens from patients for laboratory tests. The job includes establishing a professional relationship with the patient, selecting and preparing the puncture site of the skin, collecting specimens, preparing and maintaining equipment used for obtaining blood specimens and caring for the patient after specimen collection. Other duties include entering data into the computer for the testing process, as well as performing clerical duties associated with the record keeping of laboratory tests.

Phlebotomy Course

The phlebotomy course is offered four times a year in January, April, July and October. The course includes 60 hours of formal lectures covering the fundamentals of phebotomy. Practial clinical experience of 260 hours is acquired under the direction of certified phlebotomists and supervisory personnel. The number of students is limited, allowing for a one-on-one relationship between instructor and student. The eight-week program is scheduled Monday through Friday.

Program Approval

The Health Alliance School of Phlebotomy program is approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), which has been reviewed by the Council on Post Secondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Graduates receive a certificate from the Health Alliance and will be eligible to take certification exams currently available to phlebotomists.

Admissions Process/Prerequisites

The admissions committee consists of the program director, program coordinator and lab support specialists. Selection of students is on these criteria: 1. Applicants must have graduated from an accredited high school or have an equivalent degree with a GPA of 2.0 or better. Proof of graduation is needed. 2. A 10th grade level skill assessment test will be given to applicants. 3. Additional qualificatios required are of a non-academic nature. These include professional appearance, communication skills, physical activity, emotional stability and ability to relate to a wide variety of people representing a broad physical, physiological and socioeconomic spectrum. 4. Each candidate must pass a physical examination, including a drug screen, before admission.

How to Apply

If you would like to apply to the Health Alliance School of Phlebotomy, download the PDF form below. Complete and send it to:

School of Phlebotomy Alliance Business Center 3200 Burnet Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45229

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If you would like additional information, please call (513) 585-6770 or (800) 837-2520 x56770. The school reserves the right to modify this program at any time.

Tuition

Tuition is $900 ($100 non-refundable upon acceptatnce into the program). Tuition includes book and certification exam fees.

The Health Alliance

The Health Alliance is an integrated health care delivery system that includes The Christ Hospital, The University Hospital, The St. Luke Hospitals, The Jewish Hospital, The Fort Hamilton Hosptial and the physicians of Alliance Primary Care. The Health Alliance extends equal opportunity to all applicants, regardless of sex, age, race, color, religious beliefs, disability or national origin. The Health Alliance provides professional liability insurance coverage for students in hospital teaching programs while they are acting within the scope of their duties at the Health Alliance.

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