EKG / PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
Length
2 Months
Schedule
Monday - Thursday
4:30pm to 9:30pm
Financial AidFederal student aid is not available for this program.
NO
Other Financial AssistanceOther financial assistance may be available for this program (scholarships, training grants, payment plans, etc.). Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.
YES
Length
2 Months
Schedule
Monday - Thursday
4:30pm to 9:30pm
Financial AidFederal student aid is not available for this program.
NO
Other Financial AssistanceOther financial assistance may be available for this program (scholarships, training grants, payment plans, etc.). Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.
YES
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 EKG Technician (NCET) exam offered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Eligibility requirements for the CPT, CET, 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
The EKG/Phlebotomy Technician training program is a non-term program and will be taught using a block schedule. Students will enroll as a cohort and take one course at a time.
- 2 Months
- 7 Credit Hours
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
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 17, 2026 | Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | 2 months |
Evening Classes October 5, 2026 | Monday - Thursday 4:30 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 and school holidays is available on the academic calendar page.
Why Healthcare Employers Value AIMS Graduates
Accreditation
AIMS Education is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Graduate Spotlight
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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