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How to Become a Phlebotomist

Every route into drawing blood safely in hospitals, labs, and donation centers.

Median pay$44k

Median pay is the midpoint of 35 recent Phlebotomist postings in that index that published a salary range — not a national average.

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Phlebotomy certificate program

5 months · about $1.6k

  1. 1

    Classroom and lab hours

    Months 1–3

    • Medical Terminology
    • HIPAA Compliance
  2. 2

    Clinical externship and CPT exam

    Months 4–5

    • Phlebotomy
    • Patient Care
    • Vital Signs

    Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) · National Healthcareer Association · $125 · about 4 months

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Cross-train from a CNA role

8 months · about $1.3k

  1. 1

    Earn your CNA and work patient-facing

    Months 1–4

    • Patient Care
    • Vital Signs
    • HIPAA Compliance

    State CNA Certification (approved training + state exam) · Credentia (NNAAP) · about $1,200 · about 3 months

    Programme details →
  2. 2

    Add the phlebotomy credential

    Months 5–8

    • Phlebotomy
    • Medical Terminology

    Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) · National Healthcareer Association · $125 · about 4 months

    Programme details →