About the Phlebotomy Course

Phlebotomists are ambassadors of the clinical laboratory who, for many patients or clients, are the primary lab personnel with whom they have contact. The Phlebotomy Technician Program will be a combination of weekly classes/labs and supporting textbook studies. The Program includes learning the techniques of collecting blood specimens by venipuncture, orders of draw, basic patient customer service skills, and accurate logging of specimens. Students will receive hands-on training in a clinical-like setting in our Healthcare lab.

Course Details

Duration: 9 weeks
Dates: September 26 – November 21, 2026
Days: All classes are held on Saturdays
Times:
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (limited to 12 students)
- 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (limited to 12 students)
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm (limited to 12 students)
Location: Huntsville-Research Park Site
Cost: $799 (includes textbook and all lab fees)
Phlebotomy Technician Program Schedule

Click a button to register for your preferred time, classes are limited to 12 students per class.

Enrollment Process

Register and pay online for the Phlebotomy Technician Program
No later than 1 month before the class starts, students will receive an email from diane.peck@calhoun.edu with required paperwork attached and instructions for submitting to Calhoun Community College.
All students must provide documentation of 2 recent TB skin tests administered within a 2 ½ week period. Documentation must include dates tests were done, dates read, and results. Students may substitute the 2 TB skin tests with recent results of 1 Chest X-ray, 1 T-Spot.TB test, or 1 QuantiFERON test.
Students must have proof of current influenza vaccination or sign a waiver
All paperwork due by deadline listed on email.

Education Requirement

Students in the Phlebotomy Technician program must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Current High School students (must be at least 16 years of age) may be accepted with a recommendation from a high school teacher/counselor.
A parent or guardian must sign liability forms for any students under the age of 19.

Optional Clinical Rotation

The 1 or 2-week Optional Clinical Rotations allows students to obtain 100 successful, documented blood draws from patients in area hospitals, clinics/facilities, etc. This documentation is required to sit for the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians’ (ASPT) national certification exam. Students must be at least 18 years of age to participate in the Optional Clinical Rotations. The Calhoun Community College fee for the clinical rotation is $249.00 and includes:

Badge
Fee for membership into the ASPT
ASPT national certification exam fee – 1 attempt.
Liability insurance during clinical
Associated fees
1 set of scrubs

The student is also responsible for the following additional items (NOT included in the $249.00 fee)

Drug Screen/Background Check – a minimum of $83 – must go through the college vendor.

The optional clinical rotation will be discussed the first day of class. Interested students will not be able to register until after the first day of the Phlebotomy Technician class.

No refunds are available for the Optional Clinical Rotation fee.

Upon successful completion of the Phlebotomy Technician Program, the Optional Clinical Rotation, and the ASPT National Certification Examination, the student will receive a National Certification through the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT).

NOTE: Students must successfully complete the Phlebotomy Technician Program to participate in the Optional Clinical Rotation.

Course Funding Options

Paths for Success Scholarship

Students may qualify for and apply for the Paths for Success scholarship if they need financial assistance to cover costs like tuition, transportation, or childcare while pursuing a credential or certification that leads to employment.

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The ELM Foundation Scholarship

A student can apply for a workforce scholarship from the ELM Foundation in Huntsville, AL if they need financial support to pursue career training or certification programs that lead to sustainable employment and long-term self-sufficiency.

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PEO Sisterhood Chapter AJ Scholarship

Female students can apply for a scholarship from the PEO Sisterhood if they need financial support to pursue career training or certification programs that lead to sustainable employment and long-term self-sufficiency.

Application

Interested in a personal student loan from Sallie Mae®? Students must be certified/authorized for Sallie Mae® loans at least 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Refund Policy (Instructor-Led Courses Only)

All refund requests for the September 2026 Phlebotomy Technician Program must be received in writing by the close of business on August 31, 2026. Email diane.peck@calhoun.edu with your request and then call 256-306-2515 to confirm receipt of the request.  Calhoun Community College is not responsible for emails that are not delivered/received.