FAQs

**ALL STUDENTS MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AND HAVE EITHER A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA / GED. OR BE ENROLLED AS A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR IN SECONDARY EDUCATION CENTER/SCHOOL**
A valid proof of identification must also be presented upon enrollment. Applicants must be able to speak, read, and understand English. All applicants will be asked to sign a “waiver of liability” and a “consent form” form upon enrollment. Students will not be allowed to begin class without signing this form.

Attendance/ Conduct Policy for Phlebotomy Technicians and Medical Assistants.

All students are expected to be dressed appropriately, no low cut shirts, short skirts or short shorts. No open toed shoes, sandals or flip flops are allowed to be worn.

Clinical Hours: Students must wear all black scrubs with a lab coat.

Click Here to Apply Online

Requests for application packets can be made by calling Candace Jones at 513.309.4217 or via email: [email protected]

Completed applications can be delivered to the front office or can be mailed to the following:

Woodward Career Technical High School

Attn: Candace Jones

7005 Reading Road

Cincinnati, Ohio 45237

Candidate interviews are determined after all complete applications are reviewed and scored. All applicants will be notified by phone or email of their application status after applications are reviewed. Applicants not selected for the class can request that his/her application be held for consideration in the next class.

Application Deadlines

Summer Sessions: May 15th

Late Fall Adds: September 16th

Spring Sessions: December 15th

The 254 hour Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares graduates to collect blood specimens from clients for laboratory analysis. Course Description: 90 hours of applied experiences & 44 hours of lab; Clinical hours 120. The course follows guidelines established by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in preparation for the national phlebotomy technician certification exam and employment as a certified phlebotomy technician.

The course focuses on state-identified topics of basic anatomy and medical terminology, infection control, and procedures necessary to appropriately collect laboratory specimens and communicate with patients.

These course will prepare the certified phlebotomy technician to work in a clinical laboratory, office environment and healthcare setting.

This course consists of lecture components, directed class discussion, audio-visual aids, overhead transparencies, demonstrations, role-playing, laboratory practice, and clinical evaluation.

After completing and passing all courses each student will get a certificate of completion and have an opportunity to become nationally certified.
Each program is designed and includes a “career readiness” component for all students to be successful. Upon graduating, each student is offered linkages to employment opportunities and resources.

For more information on these careers, please visit: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/home.htm

Phlebotomy

$4000
Includes scrubs, books, certification exam, study prep materials, internship, and all class materials.

Medical Assistant

$5000
Includes scrubs, books, certification exam, study prep materials, and all class materials.

Payment is due upon acceptance of the program. We highly encourage you to apply for financial assistance as soon as possible.

Below are a few resources that may be able to assist you in finding financial help with your tuition:

SOUTHWEST EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER*
Clermont College
4200 Clermont College Drive
Batavia, Ohio 45103
513-732-8961
Contact: Claudia Cates, [email protected]
www.clc.uc.edu/weoc
*you do NOT need to be a resident of Clermont County to use this service
OHIO BENEFITS
www.ohiobenefits.org
Select Quick Check to see if you qualify for financial assistance.

OHIO MEANS JOBS – HAMILTON COUNTY (formerly SuperJobs)
Office of Workforce Development
1916 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45214
513 946-7200
www.omj-cinham.org
www.Jfs.ohio.gov

UNITED WAY OF GREATER CINCINNATI
Dial 211 for a referral to the agency that can best help you.
www.uwgc.org

Medical Assistant

Open enrollment for August Class - April 15, 2024 to June 7, 2024 (No applications accepted after this date)

Medical Assistant class Begins August, 2024 - November 8, 2024.

Internship begins November 11, 2024 - December 6, 2024 - (May extend due to Thanksgiving)

Testing Dates: December 12, 2024