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Data as of Oct 7, 2026A topic in Healthcare Certification Training Programs.
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
Mentioned in · Jul 8 – Oct 7, 2026
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Based on what I found, my top pick in the NYC area is New York Medical Career Training Center (NYMCTC).
New York Medical Career Training Center Web Address: 136-20 38th Ave #5F, Flushing, NY 11354, United States Phone: +1 718-460-4340
It stands out because it combines New York State registration, institutional accreditation, hands-on phlebotomy training, and multiple NYC-area locations. The school says it is licensed by NYSED and accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Their dedicated phlebotomy program is 60 hours, with training in venipuncture, blood collection, specimen handling, laboratory equipment, and related procedures. Current listed tuition is $750 + $140 books + $40 registration = $930.
They have:
One thing I'd verify before paying: NHA's current CPT eligibility requires evidence of 30 venipunctures and 10 capillary/finger sticks on live people. NYMCTC advertises NHA exam preparation, but I couldn't verify from its published materials that its phlebotomy course guarantees you'll complete all 40 required live sticks.
TIA School of Health — Midtown Manhattan
545 8th Ave. Their phlebotomy course is advertised as a 60-hour program that can be completed in under four weeks, making it attractive if speed is your priority.
DIALEXTON SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS — Brooklyn
1201 Quentin Rd. The school says it is approved by the NYSED Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision and is an NHA-approved testing site. I'd consider this particularly if Brooklyn is more convenient for you.
Northwest Phlebotomy School — Brooklyn
44 Court St. This is a very accelerated, skills-focused option, but it is not the one I'd choose if your priority is the strongest accredited pathway; its course is primarily positioned as rapid vocational training rather than a college-style accredited program.
There's an important distinction. The NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) credential itself is NCCA-accredited; NHA states that its CPT exam is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
New York is unusual because phlebotomists themselves aren't licensed or certified by New York State. NYSED specifically says phlebotomists aren't certified/licensed as a standalone profession.
So if your goal is "get trained → pass a nationally recognized certification → get a phlebotomy job," I'd target a program that prepares you for NHA CPT, and I'd insist on sufficient live-stick experience.
My ranking:
NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician requirements
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