Larock Healthcare Academy’s Blood Lab Specialist Program now includes our enhanced Phlebotomy Technician Plus+ curriculum alongside Clinical Lab Assistant, Blood Lab Specialist, and Paramedical Examiner Workshop certificates, four credentials in one streamlined path.

This combo program equips you with unmatched versatility and prepares you for roles in doctors’ offices, inpatient/outpatient labs, hospitals, mobile health exam companies, urgent care facilities, specialty clinics, emergency departments, and more.

As a Blood Lab Specialist, you will perform blood specimen collections using dermal punctures, winged infusion sets, venipunctures, and syringes, as well as other specimen collections such as stool and urine. You’ll have the knowledge to complete insurance paperwork and requisitions as well as the ability to count red and white blood cells and identify the growth of bacteria with the use of a microscope. In this exciting field you will work autonomously in a lab to ensure the proper handling of all specimens and accuracy of information.

Program Highlights

Phlebotomy Technician Plus+ Builds on core phlebotomy skills with advanced laboratory techniques, including blood smear slide preparation, microscopic observation, incubator‑based sample prep, urine evaluations, and blood typing. Graduates earn a certificate of completion and are eligible for NHA national certification.
	Clinical Lab Assistant Learn specimen accessioning, basic hematology & chemistry testing, lab safety, equipment maintenance, and lab information system (LIS) workflows.
Blood Lab Specialist Master a variety of collection methods, dermal punctures, winged infusion sets, venipuncture, and syringe draws, as well as stool and urine specimen handling. Gain skills in cell counts, slide staining, and bacteria identification under the microscope.
	Paramedical Examiner Workshop Develop charting accuracy, insurance paperwork & requisition processing, vital signs measurement, EKG basics, and patient communication best practices.

This combo Program includes four separate certificates in the following:

Phlebotomy Technician

Clinical Lab Assistant

Blood Lab Specialist

Paramedical Examiner Workshop

Fast Facts

Program Length: 13.5 – 14.5 weeks
Small Class Sizes
Flexible Schedule
Affordable, interest-free payment options
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Why This Combo Program?

One Program – Four Certificates
Fast‑track your qualifications with four industry‑recognized credentials.

Hands‑On & Career‑Ready
Realistic clinical practice plus a curriculum aligned with today’s healthcare standards.

Flexible Scheduling
Day, evening, and weekend classes across Florence, KY; Columbus; Cleveland; and Canton, OH.

Certification Eligibility
Complete all modules and earn eligibility for multiple national credentials, including NHA certification for phlebotomy.

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The Blood Lab Specialist Program gives graduates the opportunity to fill various positions within a laboratory, doctor’s office, hospital, and various other healthcare facilities while having all the necessary skills to work as an independent contractor in the mobile health exam field.

Start	Length	Days	Times	Cost
June 10, 2025	14.5 weeks	T/Th	6pm-10pm	$2165
July 17, 2025	14.5 weeks	T/Th	6pm-10pm	$2165

Payment Options

Start	Length	Days	Times	Cost
June 10, 2025	14.5 weeks	T/Th	6pm-10pm	$2165
July 17, 2025	14.5 weeks	T/Th	6pm-10pm	$2165

Payment Options

Start	Length	Days	Times	Cost
June 10, 2025	14.5 weeks	T/Th	6pm-10pm	$2165
July 17, 2025	14.5 weeks	T/Th	6pm-10pm	$2165

Payment Options

Start	Length	Days	Times	Cost
June 10, 2025	14.5 weeks	T/Th	6pm-10pm	$2165
July 17, 2025	14.5 weeks	T/Th	6pm-10pm	$2165

Payment Options

Job titles for Blood Lab Specialists include, but are not limited to:

Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Accession Technician

Lab Assistant

Phlebotomist

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant

Clinical Lab Assistant

Accession Technician

Lab Aide

Lab / Central Processing Technician

Lab Processing Technician

Mobile Phlebotomist

Phlebotomy Technician

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

Paramedical Examiner