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Earn your EKG/Phlebotomy Diploma and kickstart your new career in as few as 9 months

Gain the hands-on experience, mentorship and job training you need to succeed in the medical field.

  • GED or high school diploma required
  • Hybrid class schedule
  • Learn in-depth knowledge of adult and pediatric phlebotomy procedures as well as how to become an Electrocardiograph Technician
  • Great salary opportunities
  • Extensive financial aid options available
  • EKG/phlebotomy technicians are in high demand with expected growth year over year

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Why an EKG/Phlebotomy certification?

As an EKG/Phlebotomy Technician will learn how to draw and monitor blood from patients for donations and testing. Other important skill areas include those of an Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG), which is the anatomy of the heart and the interpretation of a Rhythm Strip. Also, when evaluating EKG tracings, is given on the various rhythms and dysrhythmias. Once equipped with the necessary knowledge, an EKG Technician and Phlebotomy Technician Certification Exam can be taken.

At Unitech, our students learn to perform many of the following as they go through the program:
  • Understanding of techniques and specimen handling.

  • In-depth knowledge of adult and pediatric phlebotomy procedures.

  • Medical Assistant student will be able to apply for certification in both of these modalities and pursue a career as a Phlebotomist or EKG Technician.

Turn learning into earning

“Unitech and my instructor taught me many things regarding my skills in phlebotomy/EKG, but also to celebrate every victory, big or small. That nothing is impossible, and if you can dream it, you can do it! Student life at Unitech was awesome! It was like this one big extended family, that you never knew you needed until it was yours. Unitech Is full of school spirit, because you have your very own cheer team from the moment you walk in the door. We celebrated everything. From grades to holidays, Mardi Gras floats, and the friends I made, oh I’ll always cherish them.”
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Rachal Carr

Graduated in 2020

Over 12,000 graduates taught since 1997

Our curriculum takes a practical approach to learning, allowing you to develop your skills by using tools of the trade in a hands-on learning lab environment. We prepare you for what to expect beyond school and into the working world. From practice certification exams to resume building and interview simulations, you won’t only leave with job skills but career skills as well. Plus, you will have access to our job placement partnerships with hospitals and pharmacies.

Accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education

Licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

Licensed by the Mississippi Commission on Proprietary Schools and College Registration

Accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

Gives you great employment opportunities

Learn from experienced instructors

Become career ready in as little as 9 months

Positions you for success in the technology field.

Put your career on the fast-track to new and exciting opportunities

Unitech’s program provides you with the skills necessary for landing an entry-level position in Dental Assisting. You learn in a hands-on learning environment about a wide range of dental assisting careers. The practical applications you receive from your instructor are equivalent to what you will experience in your career. This helps qualify you for many high-demand positions in the oral healthcare system.
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Financial aid is available

Unitech Training Academy is committed to assisting all individuals explore numerous options for financial assistance to fund their education. We take pride in our devotion to partner with our students by helping to ensure that the costs of their education is met through every financial aid opportunity available to those who qualify.

Financial assistance is available in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and other financial resources designed to cover the costs of receiving a quality education. Unitech’s Financial Aid Office is dedicated to processing all financial aid packages in accordance with state, federal, and institutional guidelines.

Financial aid questions? We can help you.

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Why choose Unitech

“I decided to become a Pharmacy Technician because it provided me with financial stability while I was still working on my theatre degree at UL.
My favorite part about being a student at Unitech Training Academy was how every single staff member no matter if it was your own instructor or someone else’s instructor, financial aid or whoever it was would be like a family almost and Unitech is the only place I would go for Pharmacy Technician” – Jessica Johnson

Our Purpose

Unitech Training Academy is a proprietary school open to all students regardless of age, race, etc. Our philosophy is to maintain a professional outlook and consideration of our students with them in mind.

At Unitech, we not only want our students trained (job ready), but also trained on how to keep a job. At Unitech, we believe that the training we do directly and appropriately reflects our students’ performance, attitudes, and capabilities of their work.

Unitech also realizes the overwhelming need in the community for professionally trained persons. It is Unitech’s philosophy to provide the community with a choice of desirable, productive, and well-trained individuals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why the EKG/Phlebotomy Technician Program at Unitech?
Not only will Unitech Training Academy teach you the necessary skills students need to be prepared for a career as an EKG/phlebotomy technician, there is also ample support along the way to prepare you for what to expect beyond school and into the working world. From practice certification exams to resume building and interview simulations, you won’t only leave with job skills but career skills as well.
What makes EKG/Phlebotomy technician a great career for me?
An EKG/phlebotomy technician works with many people on a day-to-day basis, drawing blood and preparing samples for local laboratories. Thus, the EKG/phlebotomy technician must be comfortable at easing the patient’s worries and enjoys helping. Depending on the occupational setting, there may be a specific age group from which blood is drawn such as newborns and their maternal mothers.
What sort of places can I work as a EKG/phlebotomy technician?.
With an expected growth rate of 25% over the next several years, EKG/phlebotomy technicians are becoming increasingly important to the function of various healthcare facilities. Some of these facilities include hospitals, physician offices, and blood drive events such as for the Red Cross.
Which campuses offer this program?
The EKG/Phlebotomy Technician program is available at our Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Houma, Lafayette, New Orleans, and West Monroe campuses.
What are some of the specific things you learn in the program?
At Unitech, our students learn to perform many of the following as they go through the program:

• Understanding of techniques and specimen handling
• In-depth knowledge of adult and pediatric phlebotomy procedures
• How to perform centrifuge with blood samples

What is hybrid?
Our hybrid model allows students to work from home as well as at school in a face-to-face setting. Approximately 60% of your work will be done on campus and 40% will be completed at home through our e-learning software. This new format has given many students the flexibility they need for success.