Southwest Technical College - Phlebotomy
Southwest Technical College - Phlebotomy provides phlebotomy certification programs in Cedar City, Utah.
Program Details
- Program Type
- in-person
- Duration
- 9 weeks
- Tuition
- From $705
- Financial aid
- See funding options
- Externship
- Ask the school
Certifications
Accreditation
Prepares For
Do you need a licence in Utah?
Utah 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 Southwest Technical College - Phlebotomy
How much does the Southwest Technical College - Phlebotomy phlebotomy program cost?
Tuition runs about $705. 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 Southwest Technical College - Phlebotomy phlebotomy program?
The program runs 9 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.
Do I need a licence to work as a phlebotomist in Utah?
Utah 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 Southwest Technical College - Phlebotomy prepare you for?
The program prepares students to sit for NHA. 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 Southwest Technical College - Phlebotomy program include a clinical externship?
This program does not list an included externship. That matters: several states and most certifying bodies require a documented number of successful venipunctures, so ask the school how you are expected to obtain clinical hours.
Where is Southwest Technical College - Phlebotomy located?
The program is based in Cedar City, Utah. 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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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.