Logo


We are down for maintenance today and tomorrow. Please come back!

7-Week Phlebotomy

  • Next Start date: Revolving
  • Duration: 7 Weeks
  • Level: Beginner
  • Location: On-Site, Externship Location

All of our phlebotomy training classes are comprehensive and emphasizes a “hands-on” method – each student will draw blood at least once in every class. These draws will be performed with supervision on other class members. Our instructors will guide you as you learn a variety of phlebotomy techniques. In addition, you will learn the “tricks of the trade” that will help with special patients and difficult draws.

Our Phlebotomy Program provides the student with skills and training in order to succeed as a phlebotomist. This course contains 6-weeks of lecture, discussion, and practical instruction in the lab, followed by a 40-hour clinical externship at a local patient service center, hospital or clinic. The hours of the externship are site-specific but are usually done over the space of one week, Monday through Friday. This is a larger time commitment but the externship is a valuable clinical experience. Please contact our office if you have any questions about course requirements or time commitments.

Our experienced instructors will guide you as you learn a variety of blood drawing techniques, safety standards, basic anatomy and physiology, and other areas such as:

Phlebotomy program content includes:

  • HIPAA and Patient's Rights
  • Universal Precautions and Safety
  • Venipuncture with Vacutainers, Butterflies and Syringes
  • Finger and Heel Sticks
  • Blood and Blood Components
  • Medical Laboratory Terminology
  • Test Tubes – Uses, Additives and Order of Draw
  • Professionalism
  • Special Procedures - Bleeding Times, Blood Cultures, Glucose Tolerance Testing
  • Difficult Draws – Tricks of the Trade

  • Phlebotomy Program Admissions Requirements:
  • 18 Years of Age or Older
  • High School Diploma, GED, or International High School Diploma Equivalency

  •  

    The 7-Week phlebotomy program consists of the four following parts:

    Lecture Skills Lab Assessments Clinical Externship
    Two sessions per week for 6-weeks. Each session is 4 hours and features about 2 hours of lecture each session. Introduction to the lab with hands-on skills and live venipunctures. 4 quizzes based on chapter material are required and given throughout the program. After completion of the 6-week on-site portion, a 1-week clinical externship will be assigned.
    Material is presented by a qualified and state approved instructor. Mechanics of equipment and specimen handling are taught alongside techniques of venipuncture. A comprehensive multiple-choice final examination is given prior to externship. Students must complete all 40 clinical externship hours to be awarded your certificate. A booklet is provided for assessment and hours logging.
    A book is provided to you for reference during and after the program. A focus on professionalism and patient care prepares students for the real-world setting. Final skills evaluation on venipuncture technique and professionalism is performed prior to externship. Various factors are considered in externship placement, including progress in the program, payment compliance, attendance, and student preference.

    The following is the break-down for tuition and fees for the Phlebotomy program.

    • Registration Fee: $50
    • Tuition: $500
    • Laboratory Fee: $150
    • Books and Supplies: $100
    • Externship Fee: $100
    Registration fee is due to hold your seat in the program and is nonrefundable after 3 business days

    Externships are performed at clinical facilities which have agreed to partner with ISP to provide students with the opportunity to not only fulfill the required clinical hours, but to interact with patients and other healthcare professionals in a real-world clinical environment where skills are put in context. This placement is completely coordinated by ISP's externship coordinator and students are assigned to sites based on a number of factors, including attendance, payment compliance, progress in the program, and student preference. Students should plan on having a full week of availability the two weeks immediately following the end date of the class in order to attend externship, which is performed Monday through Friday during the operational hours of the clinical site, which typically fall somewhere between 6am to 6pm.

    Externship placements are throughout the greater Indianapolis area and the state of Indiana and the requirements of each clinical facility vary but typically include a TB test and criminal background check, while others may also have additional requirements such as a lab coat, health assessment, immunization records, or other records.

    The Indiana School of Phlebotomy is an Office of Career and Technical Schools accredited institution offering certificates in Phlebotomy. Students who have successfully completed the Phlebotomy Program will be given the option to sit for an accredited national examination through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT). This is optional and employment is not contingent upon successful completion, although it may make an individual more competitive in the job market.

    TESTING DATEEXAM TIMEREG. CLOSES
    CPT EXAM - January 24, 20251:30pm January 14, 2025
    CPT EXAM - January 24, 20251:30pm January 14, 2025
    CPT EXAM - February 23, 20251:30pm February 13, 2025
    CPT EXAM - February 24, 20256pm February 14, 2025
    CPT EXAM - March 21, 20251:30pm March 11, 2025
    CPT EXAM - April 23, 20256pm April 13, 2025
    CPT EXAM - April 26, 20251:30pm April 16, 2025
    CPT EXAM - May 16, 20251:30pm May 06, 2025
    CPT EXAM - June 22, 20251:30pm June 12, 2025
    CPT EXAM - June 23, 20256pm June 13, 2025
    CPT EXAM - July 16, 20251:30pm July 06, 2025
    CPT EXAM - August 20, 20256pm August 10, 2025
    CPT EXAM - August 24, 20251:30pm August 14, 2025
    CPT EXAM - September 19, 20251:30pm September 09, 2025
    CPT EXAM - October 19, 20251:30pm October 09, 2025
    CPT EXAM - October 27, 20256pm October 17, 2025
    CPT EXAM - November 14, 20251:30pm November 04, 2025
    CPT EXAM - December 14, 20251:30pm December 04, 2025
    CPT EXAM - December 17, 20256pm December 07, 2025
    CPT EXAM - January 23, 20261:30pm January 13, 2026

    Payment plans are available to divide the cost of the program over the time you are enrolled. These plans are provided at no additional cost and available to all students. You can choose one of the three payment plans listed below to pay for your enrollment in the Phlebotomy program at ISP:

    Plan A Plan B Plan C
    Registration Fee $50 at Registration $50 at Registration $50 at Registration
    Week 1 $425 $150 $300
    Week 2 $85 $140 $0
    Week 3 $85 $140 $300
    Week 4 $85 $140 $0
    Week 5 $85 $140 $250
    Week 6 $85 $140 $0

    One of the major factors to consider when pursuing education in any field is the what the hiring market looks like for students after graduation. While no school can guarantee that graduates will find a job, ISP is committed to providing career assistance services that will guide the student through the job application process.

    Quick Facts Phlebotomists
    2015 Median Pay $31,630 per year ($15.21 per hour)
    Typical Entry-Level Education Postsecondary nondegree award
    Work Experience Required in a Related Occupation None
    Additional On-the-job Training Required None
    Number of Jobs (2014) 112,700
    Job Outlook (2014-2024) 25% (Much faster than average)
    Employment Change (2014-2024) 28,100

    Data Table From: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition, Phlebotomists, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/phlebotomists.htm (data retrieved September 11, 2016).

    Upcoming 2024/2025 7 Week Phlebotomy Schedule

    PLB classes meet twice a week for 6 weeks / CPT classes meet twice a week for 7 weeks and DO NOT have an externship week.

    ISPCPT Monday/Wednesday Evenings 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    CLASS/IDSTART DATEEND DATESEATS
    CPT 7163 June 03, 2024 July 22, 2024 Closed
    CPT 7164 July 29, 2024 September 16, 2024 Closed
    CPT 7166 November 11, 2024 December 30, 2024 Closed
    CPT 7775 January 06, 2025 February 24, 2025 Open
    CPT 7776 March 10, 2025 April 23, 2025 Open
    CPT 7777 May 05, 2025 June 23, 2025 Open
    CPT 7778 July 07, 2025 August 20, 2025 Open
    CPT 7779 September 08, 2025 October 27, 2025 Open
    CPT 7780 November 03, 2025 December 17, 2025 Open
    ISPCPT Saturday/Sunday Afternoon 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    CLASS/IDSTART DATEEND DATESEATS
    CPT 7149 April 20, 2024 June 02, 2024 Closed
    CPT 7150 June 08, 2024 July 21, 2024 Closed
    CPT 7152 September 21, 2024 November 03, 2024 Closed
    CPT 7763 January 11, 2025 February 23, 2025 Open
    CPT 7764 March 08, 2025 April 26, 2025 Open
    CPT 7765 May 10, 2025 June 22, 2025 Open
    CPT 7766 July 12, 2025 August 24, 2025 Open
    CPT 7767 September 06, 2025 October 19, 2025 Open
    CPT 7768 November 01, 2025 December 14, 2025 Open
    ISPCPT Wednesday/Friday Afternoon 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    CLASS/IDSTART DATEEND DATESEATS
    CPT 7157 June 26, 2024 August 09, 2024 Closed
    CPT 7158 August 14, 2024 September 27, 2024 Closed
    CPT 7160 December 04, 2024 January 24, 2025 Closed
    CPT 7769 February 05, 2025 March 21, 2025 Open
    CPT 7770 April 02, 2025 May 16, 2025 Open
    CPT 7771 May 28, 2025 July 16, 2025 Open
    CPT 7772 August 06, 2025 September 19, 2025 Open
    CPT 7773 October 01, 2025 November 14, 2025 Open
    CPT 7774 December 03, 2025 January 23, 2026 Open
    ISPPLB Tuesday/Thursday Afternoon 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    CLASS/IDSTART DATEEND DATESEATS
    PLB 7136 August 27, 2024 October 03, 2024 Closed
    PLB 7137 October 22, 2024 December 03, 2024 Closed
    PLB 7138 December 10, 2024 January 23, 2025 Closed
    PLB 7749 January 28, 2025 March 06, 2025 Open
    PLB 7750 March 11, 2025 April 17, 2025 Open
    PLB 7751 April 22, 2025 May 29, 2025 Open
    PLB 7752 June 03, 2025 July 15, 2025 Open
    PLB 7753 July 29, 2025 September 04, 2025 Open
    PLB 7754 September 16, 2025 October 23, 2025 Open
    PLB 7755 October 28, 2025 December 09, 2025 Open
    ISPPLB Wednesday/Friday Mornings 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    CLASS/IDSTART DATEEND DATESEATS
    PLB 7143 July 10, 2024 August 16, 2024 Closed
    PLB 7144 August 21, 2024 September 27, 2024 Closed
    PLB 7146 November 20, 2024 January 08, 2025 Closed
    PLB 7756 February 26, 2025 April 04, 2025 Open
    PLB 7757 April 09, 2025 May 16, 2025 Open
    PLB 7758 May 28, 2025 July 09, 2025 Open
    PLB 7759 July 16, 2025 August 22, 2025 Open
    PLB 7760 September 03, 2025 October 10, 2025 Open
    PLB 7761 October 22, 2025 December 03, 2025 Open
    PLB 7762 December 17, 2025 January 30, 2026 Open
    INDIANA SCHOOL OF PHLEBOTOMY
    2021