Laboratory Assistant/EKG Technician/Phlebotomist
Train in three healthcare skill areas: laboratory procedures, electrocardiogram testing, and professional blood collection techniques.
800 Clock Hours
Program Length
Certification
Industry Recognized
Small Classes
Personal Attention
Career Services
Job Placement Help
Program Highlights
Three Skills, One Program
Trains students in clinical laboratory procedures, EKG fundamentals, and phlebotomy — including specimen collection, handling, and processing — at HCI's Bissonnet Street campus in Houston.160-Hour Hands-On Externship
Includes a 160-hour externship at an approved Houston-area site, during which students must complete at least 50 successful blood draws and 10 successful skin punctures.Two Industry Certifications
Graduates may be eligible to sit for the National Certified ECG Technician (NCET) and National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) examinations through NCCT, and are also CPR certified.
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Our program develops laboratory, EKG, and phlebotomy skills for diagnostic healthcare roles. You'll practice phlebotomy techniques, learn to perform EKG tests, and gain laboratory skills used in patient care. Graduates may be eligible to sit for the NCET and NCPT certification examinations through NCCT.
The Laboratory Assistant/EKG Technician/Phlebotomist program is offered at our Southwest Houston campus, where small classes and hands-on labs are part of an ACCSC-accredited career training environment. Tuition assistance is available through our financial aid options for those who qualify, and graduates receive ongoing support from our career services team as well as introductions to local healthcare employer partners. Ready to apply? Review the steps on our admissions and enrollment page.
Hands-On Training
Get real-world experience in our industry-standard training facilities.
Curriculum Highlights
Certifications This Program Prepares You For
National Certified ECG Technician (NCET)
National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
National certification validating skills in electrocardiogram testing and interpretation
National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT)
National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
National certification demonstrating competency in blood collection and specimen handling
Where This Career Path Can Take You
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Phlebotomist / EKG Tech
Draw blood, perform EKGs, and process laboratory specimens.
Senior Lab Technician
Handle complex specimens and train new phlebotomists.
Lab Team Lead
Coordinate lab operations and ensure quality control standards.
Laboratory Supervisor / Manager
Manage lab staff, budgets, and compliance with regulations.
Phlebotomist / EKG Tech
Draw blood, perform EKGs, and process laboratory specimens.
Senior Lab Technician
Handle complex specimens and train new phlebotomists.
Lab Team Lead
Coordinate lab operations and ensure quality control standards.
Laboratory Supervisor / Manager
Manage lab staff, budgets, and compliance with regulations.
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HCI's Laboratory Assistant / EKG Technician / Phlebotomist curriculum at our Houston campus is structured into focused modules. Below is what students cover in each module:
Career Outcomes
Houston is home to a large and active healthcare sector, including a wide range of medical practices, clinics, hospitals, urgent care centers, diagnostic laboratories, and specialty providers across the metro area. Graduates of HCI's Laboratory Assistant / EKG Technician / Phlebotomist program may qualify for a variety of entry-level job titles, depending on the specific roles and certifications they pursue. Examples of entry-level job titles include:
- EKG Technician
- Phlebotomist
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Laboratory Assistant
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Mobile Phlebotomist
- Mobile Examiner
- Specimen Processor
- Specimen Technician
- Lab Aide
- Patient Care Technician
- Dialysis Technician
- Medical Equipment Preparer
- Biological Technician
- Paramedical Examiner
Note: This list reflects examples of entry-level job titles graduates may pursue. HCI does not promise or guarantee employment to any student or graduate. Some entry-level positions may require additional certifications, background checks, drug screenings, or state licensure not provided by the HCI program.
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Training for a Lab, EKG & Phlebotomy Career in Houston
Houston's healthcare sector — anchored by the Texas Medical Center — includes a wide range of community hospitals, urgent care centers, diagnostic laboratories, dialysis clinics, outpatient facilities, and physician practices spread across the metro area.
HCI's Laboratory Assistant / EKG Technician / Phlebotomist program at our Bissonnet Street campus is structured to provide foundational training in three related areas — laboratory procedures, EKG, and phlebotomy — giving graduates flexibility across multiple healthcare settings. The program includes a supervised 160-hour externship at an approved Houston-area site, during which students must complete at least 50 successful blood draws and 10 successful skin punctures.
HCI's Bissonnet Street campus is located at 9700 Bissonnet Street, Suite 1400, Houston, TX 77036, serving students from across the Houston metro area including Sharpstown, Gulfton, Bellaire, Alief, Westwood, the Galleria area, Sugar Land, Stafford, and Missouri City. Explore all HCI programs or learn how financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Important Disclosures
- HCI offers career education and training. HCI does not offer employment.
- HCI does not promise or guarantee employment to any student or graduate.
- Career outcomes are not guaranteed and vary based on individual circumstances.
- Some entry-level positions may require additional certifications, examinations, background checks, drug screenings, and/or state licensure that are not part of the HCI program.
- Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
- Houston Career Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
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