Step into a hands-on healthcare career in a single semester. Phlebotomists are the skilled professionals who draw blood and collect specimens, the critical first step in nearly every diagnosis and treatment. It's one of the most direct ways to break into the medical field, and demand for trained, certified phlebotomists continues to grow across clinics, hospitals, and labs.
This program is also an ideal first step for students who want to build toward a larger healthcare career. Many use phlebotomy as a launching point into nursing and other clinical fields, gaining real patient experience, comfort in a medical setting, and a credential that strengthens future applications, all while earning as they continue their education.
This program goes beyond the classroom. You'll learn proper collection techniques, safety and infection control, specimen handling, and patient care, then put those skills to work through real clinical experience that prepares you to step confidently into a working healthcare environment on day one. You'll graduate ready to sit for a nationally recognized certification that employers look for.
Because this is a clinical program, students complete a few health and safety requirements before starting, including standard immunizations, a TB test, a clean drug screen, and a background check. We'll walk you through every step so nothing catches you off guard.
Tuition: $299, which includes all course and testing materials. A separate $55 fingerprint background check fee is paid at your appointment.
Class Dates: August 11 to December 1, 2026
Location: NEMCC Ripley Campus
Meeting Times: Tuesday nights, 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Seats are limited and fill quickly. Reserve yours today.
[Register for the Class →] https://nemcc.formstack.com/forms/nemcc_phlebotomy
[Pay for the Class →] https://commerce.cashnet.com/PHLEBOTOMY
Questions? Contact Adam White, NEMCC Workforce Training. Email jawhite@nemcc.edu or call 662-696-2310. Funding options may be available.
