Florida Medical & Aesthetic International School (FMAIS) offers a comprehensive Phlebotomy Technician Diploma course approved by the Florida Commission for Independent Education. This program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and practical skills required to perform blood draws, specimen handling, and other essential phlebotomy procedures in clinical and laboratory settings. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply for national certification through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Phlebotomy is more than just a technical skill—it’s a vital healthcare service that requires compassion, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient well-being. As a phlebotomist, you’ll be able to interact with diverse patients, work alongside other healthcare professionals, and make a meaningful contribution to medical care and research.
The study program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure excellent performance as a Phlebotomy Technician, whether in hospitals, clinics, laboratories or other healthcare settings, contributing to the effective diagnosis and treatment of patients. Our curriculum combines theoretical instruction through virtual classes with supervised practice to ensure students develop competence in venipuncture, capillary puncture, safety protocols, infection control, and patient interaction techniques.
This course is designed to provide students with instruction and practice of the procedures required for blood draws. Students will practice blood draws, sanitation techniques and sterilization procedures, venipuncture, label identification, order identification, and other essential skills for a practicing phlebotomy technician.
Our Hybrid Phlebotomy Technician Program combines the flexibility of online learning with the hands-on experience essential for clinical competence. Students attend live virtual classes via Zoom, where active participation and attendance are required.
In-person practice sessions are conducted on campus, allowing students to:
Develop skills in venipuncture techniques
Learn proper patient interaction and communication
Practice tube selection and accurate blood collection
Follow strict sanitation and safety protocols
This blended format ensures students receive comprehensive instruction while gaining the practical experience needed for real-world clinical settings.
In this phlebotomy technician certificate course, students will learn about the relation of phlebotomy to the healthcare setting. They will learn the anatomic structure and function of body systems, emphasizing the circulatory system and its functions and pathology of diseases. Services performed by a phlebotomist identify collection reagents supplies, equipment, and interfering chemical substances, knowledge of skills to perform phlebotomy, infection control following universal precautions.
The process of collecting specimens, quality assurance in phlebotomy, using the correct equipment for blood drawing, performing the proper procedures to collect a blood sample and making a blood smear. Students will learn the circulatory system and its functions and pathology of diseases, law and ethics, critical policies and procedures including universal precautions, infection control, OSHA and CLIA guidelines, and how they apply to the Phlebotomy Technician’s duties and responsibilities.
The specific regulations and standards of phlebotomy in Florida are set by the Department of Health. These include requirements for phlebotomy certification, patient care, safety protocols, and quality assurance. Additionally, the American Society of Clinical Pathology also provides recommendations on best practices for phlebotomy. In the Florida Medical & Aesthetic International School Phlebotomy Technician Diploma course all these aspects are included.
Venipuncture is the process of puncturing a vein, typically in the arm, to collect blood for diagnostic testing, transfusions, or therapeutic procedures.
In the Phlebotomy Technician Diploma course at Florida Medical & Aesthetic International School, participants are thoroughly trained in venipuncture through a combination of classroom instruction and supervised hands-on practice. Students learn:
Anatomy of the circulatory system to identify suitable veins
Proper techniques for needle insertion, blood collection, and handling
Infection control and safety protocols to protect both patient and technician
Patient care and communication to ensure comfort and cooperation
Troubleshooting and complication management for difficult draws
This training prepares students to confidently and competently perform venipuncture in real clinical settings.
Florida Medical & Aesthetic International School offers morning classes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and afternoon classes from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
