Medical Skills For Life - Reno
Medical Skills For Life - Reno presents phlebotomy training in Reno, Nevada.
Program Details
- Program Type
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Tuition
- Not published
- Financial aid
- See funding options
- Externship
- Included
Certifications
Accreditation
Prepares For
Nevada requires a phlebotomy licence
Nevada is one of only four states that regulate phlebotomy. You must complete a state-approved training programme or document substantial full-time laboratory experience before working as a phlebotomist.
Always confirm current requirements with the Nevada Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance.
Common questions about Medical Skills For Life - Reno
How long is the Medical Skills For Life - Reno phlebotomy program?
The program runs 13 weeks. Phlebotomy is one of the fastest routes into healthcare — most programs finish in a few weeks to a single semester, far short of a two-year degree. Clinical externship hours are part of that time, not an extra step afterwards.
Do I need a licence to work as a phlebotomist in Nevada?
Nevada is one of only four states that regulate phlebotomy. You must complete a state-approved training programme or document substantial full-time laboratory experience before working as a phlebotomist. Confirm current requirements with the Nevada Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance.
What certification does Medical Skills For Life - Reno prepare you for?
The program prepares students to sit for NHA, ASCP, AMT, NCCT. Certification is awarded by the certifying body after you pass its exam, not by the school — finishing the program makes you eligible to test.
Does the Medical Skills For Life - Reno program include a clinical externship?
Yes. An externship puts you in a real lab or draw station with live patients, which is what most employers and — in regulated states — the certifying body want to see.
Where is Medical Skills For Life - Reno located?
The program is based in Reno, Nevada. Check with the school which campus or clinical site your cohort actually meets at, as it is not always the main address.
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- check_circle13 weeks program
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Found a program? Here is the rest of it
Picking a school is one step of four. We cover what to ask before you enrol, how to pay for it — short programs became Pell-eligible in July 2026 — what training is like, and how to get hired afterwards.
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Starting out
Work out whether the job suits you, what it pays, and what your state requires — before you spend anything.
- 2You are here
Choosing a school and paying for it
Compare real programs on the things that decide your outcome, then find the money. Short programs became Pell-eligible in July 2026.
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Going to school
What the classroom and the externship are actually like, and passing your certification exam the first time.
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Getting hired
Where phlebotomists actually work, what entry-level hiring looks like, and how to get past the experience catch-22.