EKG / PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN

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

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Passing score on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam 
• Additional Requirements