Northern Virginia Community College
Northern Virginia Community College features phlebotomy certification programs in Annandale, Virginia. Prepares students for PBT certification. Clinical externship included.
Program Details
- Program Type
- hybrid
- Duration
- One semester
- Tuition
- $700–$1,400
- Financial aid
- Available
- Externship
- Included
Certifications
Accreditation
Prepares For
Program Highlights
- check_circleDC metro area
- check_circleStrong job placement
- check_circleTransfer credits
Do you need a licence in Virginia?
Virginia does not require a state licence or certificate to work as a phlebotomist — only California, Nevada, Washington and Louisiana do. Employers there almost always ask for a national certification such as the NHA's CPT, the ASCP's PBT, or AMT's RPT, and most programs are built to prepare you for one of them.
Common questions about Northern Virginia Community College
How much does the Northern Virginia Community College phlebotomy program cost?
Tuition runs $700 to $1,400. That figure is what the school publishes for the program itself; textbooks, scrubs, a background check, and the certification exam fee are usually billed separately, so ask for a full cost sheet before you enrol. This program reports that financial aid options are available to students who qualify.
How long is the Northern Virginia Community College phlebotomy program?
The program runs one semester. 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 Virginia?
Virginia does not require a state licence or certificate to work as a phlebotomist — only California, Nevada, Washington and Louisiana do. Employers there almost always ask for a national certification such as the NHA's CPT, the ASCP's PBT, or AMT's RPT, and most programs are built to prepare you for one of them.
What certification does Northern Virginia Community College prepare you for?
The program prepares students to sit for PBT. Certification is awarded by the certifying body after you pass its exam, not by the school — finishing the program makes you eligible to test.
Is Northern Virginia Community College accredited?
This program lists accreditation or approval from NAACLS. Accreditation status can change, so verify it directly with the accrediting body before you pay anything.
Does the Northern Virginia Community College 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 Northern Virginia Community College located?
The program is based in Annandale, Virginia. 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_circleOne semester program
- check_circleFinancial aid may be available
- check_circleIncludes a clinical externship
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.