Genesis Medical Training Center: Phlebotomy Technician Program

Genesis Medical Training Center offers a Phlebotomy Technician course at their Elmhurst, New York location. This 60-hour course is designed to teach students the proper techniques of blood drawing, including the use of various equipment like multi-sample needles, butterfly syringes, needle syringes, and evacuated tube systems. Students will also learn laboratory terminology, equipment identification, and sample analysis methods.

The course emphasizes practical skills, providing opportunities for students to practice phlebotomy on mannequin arms and in a supervised live student/patient environment. Key aspects of the course include venous blood draws, capillary blood withdrawal, the use of a Microhematocrit Centrifuge, understanding different color-coded vacutainers, glucometer usage, OSHA guidelines for hazardous material disposal, infection control, and equipment labeling.

Course Details, Fees, and Schedule

• Course Duration: 60 hours in total.
• Fees: The total cost is $475, which includes a tuition fee of $440, a registration fee of $35, and free online access to books. A downpayment of $100 is required, with the option of low flexible weekly payments. Prospective students are encouraged to contact the center for updated tuition prices or promotions.
• Schedule Options:
• Mornings: Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 2 PM for 2 weeks.
• Evenings: Monday – Friday, 5:30 PM – 10 PM for 3 weeks.
• Weekends: Saturday, 9 AM – 6 PM for 8 weeks.

Enrollment Requirements

Applicants must either tour the center in person, provide proof of a high school diploma, GED, or higher college degree from an accredited school in the United States, or possess an equivalent foreign qualification in English or translated into English. For those who do not meet these criteria, the center offers an Ability to Benefit Test as an alternative entrance exam. The registration fee is also required upon enrollment.