BECOME A CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN IN LESS THAN 4 MONTHS

When you complete the program, you’ll earn a University of Missouri–St. Louis Certificate of Completion.

The Phlebotomy Technician curriculum is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect current healthcare industry standards, building the knowledge and practical skills needed for blood collection, specimen handling, infection control, and patient care while preparing you for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam.

Our Phlebotomy Technician program is designed for beginners, so you don't need previous healthcare experience to get started.

The curriculum is designed to help you develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to prepare for your next career opportunity.

Yes! UMSL’s Phlebotomy Technician program is built for busy adults. Whether you’re working full-time, caring for your family, or balancing other responsibilities, you can complete your coursework on a schedule that works for you.

Because the program is self-paced, you can study when it’s most convenient and move through the material at your own pace. While many students complete the program in 2-4 months, you’ll have up to 12 months to finish your training.

This flexibility makes it easier to build the knowledge and skills needed for the CPT exam and a new healthcare career — without putting the rest of your life on hold.

Yes, your voucher for the CPT exam is included with tuition at no additional cost.

That means that, should you choose to pursue Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification, you won’t have to pay extra for the exam needed to earn your credential — you can focus on completing your training and preparing for certification.

Please note that to be eligible to sit for the exam, you’ll also need to complete at least 30 venipunctures and 10 capillary finger sticks on live individuals.

Virtual clinical simulations are interactive learning experiences that let you practice essential phlebotomy workflows and procedures in a realistic, low-risk environment. Rather than only reading about blood collection, specimen handling, and patient preparation, you’ll complete guided exercises that reinforce the knowledge and skills used in the field.

Throughout the simulations, you’ll practice key phlebotomy procedures, build familiarity with proper collection and safety protocols, and complete competency-based activities designed to strengthen confidence and retention. You’ll receive performance feedback along the way and can repeat simulations as often as needed to master each skill.

You can get started as soon as you're ready. There are no application deadlines or semester start dates to wait for.

Once you enroll, you'll receive access to your online coursework so you can begin learning on your own schedule. Because the program is self-paced, you can start when it makes sense for you and progress at a pace that fits your life. While many students complete their training in 2-4 months, you'll have up to 12 months to finish the program.

UMSL offers a flexible way to prepare for a phlebotomy career without putting your life on hold.

The online Phlebotomy Technician program combines the credibility of a regionally accredited university with the flexibility of self-paced learning. You’ll build the skills needed for safe blood collection and specimen handling, prepare for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam, receive career and externship placement support, and earn a Certificate of Completion from the University of Missouri–St. Louis — all on a timeline that works for you.

Yes! UMSL’s Phlebotomy Technician program is designed to help you build the knowledge and practical skills needed to prepare for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam — even if you’re just starting your healthcare journey.

• Beginner-friendly: No prior healthcare experience required

• Career-focused: Learn blood collection, specimen handling, safety, and patient-care skills

• Step by step: Build your knowledge and confidence through guided online coursework

• Practice along the way: Reinforce learning through interactive activities, checkpoints, and assessments

• Certification preparation: Complete a curriculum designed to prepare you for the CPT certification exam

Our goal is to help you feel confident, prepared for certification, and ready to begin your career as a phlebotomy technician.

You’ll have support throughout your learning journey.

From your first lesson to your externship and career search, we’re here to help you succeed.

Learner Support: Get help with course content from subject matter experts, along with instructional videos, interactive resources, and a peer community.

Career Support: Receive resume review, career coaching, and guidance as you pursue externship and job opportunities in phlebotomy.

You can start the Phlebotomy Technician program as soon as you’re ready — there are no application deadlines or semester start dates to wait for.

Once you enroll, you’ll receive access to your online coursework and can begin learning on your own schedule. Because the program is self-paced, you can move through the material at a pace that fits your life. While many students complete their training in 2-4 months, you’ll have up to 12 months to finish the program.