One of the questions we often hear from individuals interested in beginning a career as a phlebotomy technician is “How much will all of this training cost?” This is a valid concern for anyone who is about to set out on the journey to becoming a certified phlebotomy technician. Prior to making an investment in your future, you want to know just how much you can expect to have to pay to determine if the rewards and benefits of the career are worth the time, effort, and cost of obtaining training and certification. In this article, we’re going to take a look at what you can expect phlebotomy training and certification to cost.
Ultimately, the type of phlebotomy technician training program which you enroll in will have the most significant effect on cost. There are quite a few options available and many aspiring phlebotomists will choose to attend a 2-years associate’s degree program through a local community college. These programs begin with general education requirements and then progress on to specific course work in phlebotomy training. Due to the fact that you can very often qualify for government grants, loans, and public and private scholarships for attending accredited associate’s degree programs, the cost of this option can end up being relatively inexpensive or in a few cases, free for the student.
Even without financial assistance, the cost of the associate’s degree program can be relatively inexpensive. Typically, the cost of tuition at local community colleges is only a few hundred dollars per semester (excluding the cost of materials and books). And while this option may require more time than a certificate-type program, it is generally a more sound educational foundation and hence, more attractive to prospective employers.
If you don’t have the time or desire to attend an associate’s degree program, you may choose a phlebotomy certificate program. A certificate program allows the aspiring phlebotomy technician to complete a specialized training course in under a year. These programs exclude the general education requirements associated with 2-years college degree programs and thus are able to be completed much more quickly. The downside of this option can be cost. Many phlebotomy technician certificate programs can cost upwards of $2,000 for less than a year of training.
If you are interested in a career as a phlebotomist, you will have several educational options available to you at varying costs of attendance. By choosing one that suits your budget, time constraints, and learning style, you’ll be on your way to a rewarding career as a phlebotomy technician on no time.
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