EKG / PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN

(EKG/PHL)

Start Date

November 30, 2023

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Length
The program length for day, evening, and weekend classes may vary based on the number of scheduled hours per week. Holidays, school closings, and internship schedules may cause the program completion dates to vary as well.

2 Months

Schedule
The standard classroom schedule is provided here. The clinical internship schedule will vary based on the clinical site. Students must follow their assigned internship schedule, not the AIMS Education class schedule, academic calendar, or the observed holidays and breaks.

Monday - Friday
9:00am to 2:00pm

FSA
Federal student aid is not available for this program.

NO

Other Financial Assistance
Other financial assistance may be available for this program (scholarships, training grants, payment plans, etc.). Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.

YES

Start Date

November 30, 2023

More Start Dates
Length
The program length for day, evening, and weekend classes may vary based on the number of scheduled hours per week. Holidays, school closings, and internship schedules may cause the program completion dates to vary as well.

2 Months

Schedule
The standard classroom schedule is provided here. The clinical internship schedule will vary based on the clinical site. Students must follow their assigned internship schedule, not the AIMS Education class schedule, academic calendar, or the observed holidays and breaks.

Monday - Friday
9:00am to 2:00pm

FSA
Federal student aid is not available for this program.

NO

Other Financial Assistance
Other financial assistance may be available for this program (scholarships, training grants, payment plans, etc.). Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.

YES

Phlebotomy and EKG Technician Training

Hybrid / Distance Education Program

The EKG/Phlebotomy Technician program is designed to prepare students to become skilled entry-level healthcare technicians. The primary skills taught in this program include drawing blood, preparing and processing lab specimens, performing EKG tests, taking vital signs, monitoring EKG machines, and preparing EKG study reports. The program will focus on teaching students the practical skills necessary to start a career in health care. Students will practice these clinical skills during on-campus lab training.

Upon completion of the program graduates will be able to seek employment as electrocardiography technicians, phlebotomy technicians, and specimen processors. As an entry-level health care technician, they will work closely with doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel. Their educational background and specialized focus will allow them to function well in the health care field.

Hybrid Learning

The EKG/Phlebotomy Technician program is taught using a hybrid learning environment. All hybrid courses will utilize online and in-person instruction. Lectures may be offered on campus or remotely via a Learning Management System (LMS). Laboratory classes and hands-on training will be held on campus.

Online classes will be taught synchronously. Synchronous instruction is real-time instruction that requires students to attend classes at scheduled times.

Employment Opportunities

Certified EKG technicians and phlebotomy technicians are primarily employed in hospitals, private clinics, pathology labs, mobile labs, nursing homes, and even research labs. Specimen processing technicians typically work in independent labs or hospitals. Similar to other careers in the healthcare field, job opportunities are expected to grow over the next decade.

Certification / Registry Exam Eligibility

EKG/Phlebotomy graduates will be eligible to take the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam and Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), and the National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) exam and National Certified EKG Technician (NCET) exam offered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Passing the corresponding exams would allow students to earn their EKG certification and Phlebotomy certification for EKG and Phlebotomy Technician positions in New Jersey. 

Eligibility requirements for the CPT, CET, NCPT, and NCET credentials are solely determined by NHA and NCCT, and are subject to change at any time. NHA and NCCT are independent organizations. AIMS does not guarantee certification/registry exam eligibility.

Program Length

  • 160 clock hours
  • The day and evening programs can be completed in approximately 2 months.
  • The weekend program can be completed in approximately 6 months.

Employment Opportunities

  • EKG/ECG Technician
  • EKG/Phlebotomy Technician
  • Phlebotomist
  • Phlebotomy Technician
  • Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor
  • Specimen Processor
  • Specimen Technician
  • Specimen Processing Technician
  • Specimen Accessioner

Minimum Admission Requirements

Professional Licensure Disclosure

AIMS Education has determined that its EKG/Phlebotomy Technician curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in New Jersey. If you live outside of New Jersey or you are planning to seek employment in another state, please review our professional licensure disclosures for more information.

* New Jersey currently has no state licensure requirements or laws regulating employment in this field.

Upcoming Start Dates

Start Dates
Schedule
Program Length
Day Classes
November 30, 2023
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
2 months
Evening Classes
TBD
Monday - Friday
5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
2 months
Weekend Classes
TBD
Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
6 months

Additional information regarding the class schedule, program length, internship schedule, and school holidays, is available on the academic calendar page.

Employer Testimonials

Accreditations

AIMS Education is institutionally accredited by the Middle State Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CESS) and the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). 

Graduate Spotlight

Dominique Conte

Dominique Conte

The healthcare field was always a great fit for Dominique. Shortly after graduating from the EKG/Phlebotomy program, she passed the EKG and phlebotomy certification exams and was hired by Labcorp.

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Take the first step in achieving your career goals by visiting the AIMS campus. During your school visit you'll get to meet one-on-one with an admissions specialist. They'll help you choose the right career path and answer any questions you have. You'll also get the chance to tour the AIMS campus, including all of our classrooms, medical labs, and student facilities.