Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Phlebotomy School Brecksville, Ohio

The Phlebotomy program at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center provides students with the essential knowledge and skills to excel as entry-level phlebotomists. This program is designed to equip individuals with the ability to safely and effectively collect blood specimens from patients for laboratory testing. Students can expect to learn venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques, proper specimen handling and processing procedures, and infection control protocols. The curriculum also emphasizes patient communication, safety regulations, and ethical considerations in healthcare. Typically, Phlebotomy programs can be completed in a short timeframe, often within a semester or a few months, providing a quick pathway to a rewarding career. Upon successful completion of the program and a certification exam (e.g., NHA, ASCP), graduates can pursue employment opportunities in hospitals, clinics, diagnostic laboratories, blood banks, and physician’s offices. Cuyahoga Valley Career Center’s program seeks to provide relevant and comprehensive training that prepares graduates to enter the workforce as competent and confident Phlebotomy Technicians.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center on the NCES website.