Penn Foster
Penn Foster presents phlebotomy training available nationwide. Includes 40-hour clinical externship. Programs range from $1,199 to $1,399.
Program Details
- Program Type
- online
- Duration
- Up to 12 months
- Tuition
- $1,199–$1,399
- Financial aid
- See funding options
- Externship
- 40 hours
Certifications
Accreditation
Prepares For
Program Highlights
- check_circleSelf-paced
- check_circleTraining kit included
- check_circleCertification exam voucher included
Common questions about Penn Foster
How much does the Penn Foster phlebotomy program cost?
Tuition runs $1,199 to $1,399. 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.
How long is the Penn Foster phlebotomy program?
The program runs up to 12 months. 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.
What certification does Penn Foster prepare you for?
The program prepares students to sit for CPT. 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 Penn Foster accredited?
This program lists accreditation or approval from NHA. Accreditation status can change, so verify it directly with the accrediting body before you pay anything.
Does the Penn Foster program include a clinical externship?
Yes, 40 hours. 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 Penn Foster located?
Penn Foster delivers its phlebotomy training online, so coursework is available nationwide. Any hands-on requirement is arranged at a site near you — ask how that placement works before enrolling.
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- check_circleUp to 12 months 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.