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Phlebotomy Technician Program

Extension Site Contact:

Alessandra C. Ortega, M. Ed.
Executive Director of Extension Areas

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Phlebotomists draw blood samples by venipuncture, skin puncture or arterial collection for medical tests and blood donations. The phlebotomists will prepare patients for blood draws, verify patient identifiers, and ensure proper labeling of samples. Additionally, they may explain blood draw or transfusion processes to patients. They also evaluate samples for hemolysis, lipemia, and other factors that may affect proper laboratory testing. Phlebotomists also work closely with Laboratory Technologists to ensure that all physician orders are interpreted and properly collected. They may also identify, label, and track blood samples. Phlebotomist are also responsible to maintain inventory, Point of Care instrumentation, and other laboratory supplies.

This program is a total of 96 hours which consists of classroom, online, and a skills lab components, no clinical externship. 

 

Course Prerequisite: Complio Account

Course Recommendation: Electronic Device with access to the Internet

 

This program is accredited by National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Prior to program completion, students will create an NHA account. The examination fee, $125.00, is included in the tuition. The NHA Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam may serve as a final exam. 

A digital certificate of completion will be issued into Complio after the student attempts the NHA Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam. A physical certificate of completion may be picked up at the Continuing Education office.   

Please scroll through the entire web page as many of the frequently asked questions are answered below. Also, please refer to the Resources section at the bottom of the webpage for more valuable information. If you still are in need of additional assistance, please call the Continuing Education office at 432.335.6580 or email us conted@odessa.edu.

Want to know the Phlebotomy Technician Career Outlook?

United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics – Phlebotomy Technician

To make our programs more beneficial for students, the Textbooks, Scrubs, Supply Fees, and the Exam Voucher are included in the tuition! 

By packaging these items into the tuition students can now have these items covered by grant and scholarship funds for a lower out of pocket expense. 

We also have payment plans available so you can get started training for your new career sooner!

Have enrollment questions? Please call our office at 432.335.6580 or email at conted@odessa.edu. 

Course Info:  (Odessa)

  • Duration: 16 Weeks
  • Class Size: 8 Min/15 Max
  • Cost: $2,300 (Includes Textbooks, Scrubs, and Testing Fee)
  • Down payment: $500
  • Hours: 96 Classroom/Skills Lab Hours, No Clinical Externship; there is an online component to this course
  • Prerequisite: Complio Account
  • NHA Recognized  
  • Major Code: 8028M, CIP 51.1009

  • Adult MORNING Classes:
    • Classroom/Skills Lab – TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS 9:00AM - 12:30PM
      • September 3rd, 2024 - December 12th, 2024
        • 24/Q1 PLAB 1023 100
      • January 13th, 2025 - May 8th, 2025
        • 25/Q2 PLAB 1023 104
  • Adult EVENING Classes: 
    • Classroom/Skills Lab – MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
      • September 3rd, 2024 - December 12th, 2024
        • 24/Q1 PLAB 1023 101
      • January 13th, 2025 - May 8th, 2025
        • 25/Q2 PLAB 1023 105
  • Adult EVENING Classes: 
    • Classroom/Skills Lab – TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
      • September 3rd, 2024 - December 12th, 2024
        • 24/Q1 PLAB 1023 102
      • January 13th, 2025 - May 8th, 2025
        • 25/Q2 PLAB 1023 106
  • Adult SATURDAY Classes: 
    • Classroom/Skills Lab – SATURDAYS 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
      • September 9th, 2024 - December 12th, 2024
        • 24/Q1 PLAB 1023 103
      • January 11th, 2025 - May 3rd, 2025
        • 25/Q2 PLAB 1023 107

Summer Accelerated Course (Odessa) - Monday through Thursday

  • Adult MORNING Classes:
    • Classroom/Skills Lab – MONDAY through THURSDAYS 9:00AM - 12:30PM
      • May 12th, 2025 - July 2nd, 2025
        • 25/Q3 PLAB 1023 108

Course Info:  (Monahans)

  • Adult EVENING Classes: 
    • Classroom/Skills Lab – MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
      • September 4th, 2024 - December 11th, 2024
        • 24/Q1 PLAB 1023 530
      • January 13th, 2025 - May 7th, 2025
        • 25/Q2 PLAB 1023 531

Course Info:  (Andrews)

  • Adult EVENING Classes: 
    • Classroom/Skills Lab – TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
      • September 3rd, 2024 - December 12th, 2024
        • 24/Q1 PLAB 1023 510
      • January 14th, 2025 - May 8th, 2025
        • 25/Q2 PLAB 1023 511

What do I need to register?

The Health Careers Pre-Registration process utilizes a Document Tracking Service called COMPLIO! This pre-registration service will cost $97 for Odessa residents and $109 for students in Extension Sites. This cost for THE BUNDLE includes the required Background Check and Drug Screen costs. Please ensure you have all of the items listed on the Checklist prior to purchase. Also, be mindful that the drug screen order will expire within 30 days of creating an account. Please review COMPLIO's non-refundable policy prior to purchase. You will need to submit the documentation from the applicable checklist. Once you upload your documents, you will have access to them through American DataBank Complio for a lifetime! The Certificate of Completion will also be accessible through this system when the students have completed a Health Careers program. 

Please enter your information into Complio how you want it to appear on your Certificate of Completion and input the email address where you wish to receive email communication from the college.  

Make sure your scrubs fit! Come by the Gregory D. Williams Hall located at 2714 Robertson Ave and try on available sample sizes before completing your size selection in Complio. 

I am Compliant with COMPLIO and have met all the enrollment requirements. What’s next?

Call the Continuing Education Department at 432-335-6580 to enroll AFTER you have received an email from COMPLIO stating you are “Compliant” and have met the registration requirements. Our team will verify your compliance and enroll you in a Health Careers course.

Within 48 hours of enrolling tuition or payment plan must be initiated. Please use the link below to start your program payment plan. Our team can also accept payment over the phone with a credit card at 432-335-6580.

Payment Plan Link

What do I need prior to the first day of class?

Students need to be fitted for their scrubs prior to the first day of the course as well as access their Blackboard account and Student Email. 

During the first weeks of class you will receive your course materials including textbook, scrubs, and a badge. Our programs require students to wear Galaxy Blue scrubs to class and clinical. Students may wear course T-Shirts to class with instructor approval. Come by the Gregory D. Williams Hall located at 2714 Robertson Ave and try on available sample sizes before completing your size selection in Complio. 

Most classes have a physical textbook distributed by Continuing Education or available through the OC Campus Bookstore. You may need to obtain a textbook, which is included in your tuition, through the Odessa College Bookstore 432-335-6655. Some classes have a digital textbook which will be delivered via Blackboard or issued by the instructor. 

RESOURCES:

Workforce Solutions Permian Basin can assist with tuition, books, and fees for many of our programs. Watch this VIDEO for more information!

Helpful Videos:

Complio Overview

Creating an Account

Document Upload

Data Entry

Exceptions

Ordering a Drug Screen in Complio

Signing Forms

Screening Fees

Profile Sharing

How to enter Titers

Subscribe to Complio

Change Subscription

Renew Subscription

  

 
 
 

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Disclaimers:

*Course offerings are subject to restrictions and/or guidelines issued by local, state, and national government entities in response to pandemics, evacuations, natural disasters, inclement weather events, or any other circumstance that may affect the school’s ability to hold class. This may include damage to buildings, equipment failure, technology failures, or any safety concerns that may develop. Classes, courses, and/or programs may be moved, postponed, or cancelled as Odessa College deems necessary to remain operational and in compliance with such restrictions or guidelines. Students should refer to Blackboard or reach out to their instructor for further direction. Classes will mostly likely resume in an online format until otherwise notified.