Train in fundamental and advanced specimen collection through an online-plus-clinical model designed to prepare you for certification and employment. Our flexible program combines hands-on learning with early access to hospital-based experience.
Train in core venipuncture and specimen collection techniques through a flexible, hands-on program designed for aspiring healthcare professionals. This 8-week program combines online coursework with early-morning clinical rotations at Endeavor Health hospitals. While the program is currently on hold, it remains a key part of our commitment to high-quality laboratory education.
Note: We are not currently accepting applications. The program is undergoing changes and admission is on indefinite hold until further notice.
Program structure & curriculum
Duration: 8 weeks
Format: Online coursework + in-person practicum
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy & physiology
- Laboratory safety
- Pathogen and infection control
- Point-of-care testing
- Customer service in healthcare
- Begins at 6:00 am
- Supervised hands-on training
- Eligibility to sit for PBT certification
- Potential job opportunities
When the program is open for enrollment, a completed application includes:
- Application form with $15 non-refundable fee
- Copy of high school diploma or GED
- Two typed letters of reference on institutional or professional letterhead
- Signed Essential Functions Agreement
- Interview (scheduled upon receipt of all materials)
Foreign graduates must also submit:
- Proof of acceptable visa or EAD
- Credential evaluation if high school diploma/GED was completed outside the U.S.
Primary training occurs at Glenbrook Hospital’s new Cardiovascular Institute, opened in 2024. Students also rotate at:
- Evanston Hospital
- Highland Park Hospital
- Skokie Hospital
- University of Chicago Medical Center (Advanced HF & Transplant)
The training environment includes state-of-the-art labs, high-fidelity simulation, and a diverse patient population representing both suburban and urban communities.
Pamela Ceja
Email: %20phlebotomy [at] northshore.org (phlebotomy[at]northshore[dot]org)
