
Bunker Hill Community College Division of Workforce and Economic Development is offering two value-added medical certifications.
While these programs are intended to add value certifications to a licensed CNA or CNA student, they can be taken independently. We recommend students take EKG + Phlebotomy together to maximize career opportunities. Please contact Jack Chan at jchan@bhcc.edu if you have questions about eligibility or enrollment. Both the Phlebotomy and EKG Technician programs are TOP and MassHire approved. They also qualify for the Rapid Recovery & Reemployment (R3) grant funds.
Hybrid Medical Technician Certification Programs
- The online portion of these hybrid courses is self-paced. A course instructor and mentor are available to assist as needed.
- To complete the course on time, students must spend a minimum of seven hours per week to be successful. Upon successful completion of the course, students may elect to request an externship placement from their course instructor or mentor. The externship is 40 hours and is optional. Externships provide students with practical experience.
- The tuition includes an e-book and The National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) test voucher, which enables you to take the career credentialing national exam. This highly desirable, portable credential enhances your resume and signifies that you have the skills employers demand. You should plan on taking the NWCA exam as soon as you complete the program.
- Your course start up instructions and e-book will be emailed to you within ten days of the course start dat
Both the Phlebotomy and EKG courses are approved for Rapid Recovery & Reemployment (R3) grant funds.
To determine if you qualify for financial assistance for either course, please contact Lateia Johnson or Anamarina Vasquez at Bhcc.r3@bhcc.edu
Phlebotomy Technician Program With a Clinical Externship
Begin a rewarding and in-demand career in Phlebotomy Technician! Phlebotomists are employed throughout the healthcare system— and the demand for phlebotomy technicians is higher than ever! This comprehensive training program prepares you to collect blood and other specimens from clients for laboratory analysis. The course covers
What You'll Learn
Topics include:
- Process and Procedures
- Safety Protocols
- Quality Assurance and Precautions
- Venipuncture Skills
- Terminology
- Related anatomy and physiology.
Program Features
- Flexible Learning: The course is primarily asynchronous (self-paced), allowing you to study on your schedule.
- Instructor Support: If nine or more students enroll, an instructor will be assigned to facilitate sessions over Zoom to supplement your self-paced studies. Zoom sessions will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, anywhere between 6:00–9:30 p.m., for 90 minutes per session.
- Hands-On Labs: With nine or more students, six in-person lab sessions (3.5 hours each) will be held at the Chelsea campus. Labs meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 PM – 9:30 PM.
- E-book: Included with tuition and delivered via email within two days of the course start date.
- NWCA (CPT) Certification Exam Voucher: Included in tuition, this nationally recognized credential helps boost your resume. Details about the exam.
- Clinical Externship or Job Placement Support: Upon successful completion of your online course, you will receive a Candidate Intake Survey from Ready to Work via text and email. This survey allows you to indicate your preference for a one-week clinical externship or job placement support. Once you’ve submitted your selection, a senior recruiter will contact you to schedule an intake call to discuss your availability, career goals, and next steps. If you choose the clinical externship option, please note that it requires a one-week (40-hour) commitment.
Length: It takes anywhere from eight to 16 weeks to complete the online portion of the course. The more hours you put in each week, the fewer weeks it will take you to complete the online coursework. The online portion of the Phlebotomy course is 90 hours. Most students will complete their certification in 8-16 weeks.
Prerequisites for Enrollment
- Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent like HiSet or GED.
- Ideally, possess a 10th grade English reading level.
- Have access to a computer or laptop with internet connectivity for the online portion of the course.
- Be self-motivated and able to succeed in a course that combines self-paced study with Zoom sessions and in-person labs. Success in this course requires the ability to study independently and manage time effectively.
- Be able to log into Zoom sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm.
- Have reliable transportation to attend six in-person labs at the Chelsea campus. Labs run from 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Attendance at all five labs is mandatory.
Note: The college provides a free shuttle bus that picks up students from the G-Building at the Charlestown campus to bring them to the Chelsea campus.
For Training Opportunity Program (TOP) Applicants
TOP Students: Students approved for the Training Opportunity Program (TOP) are required to commit to full-time study. This means dedicating 20 hours per week to course progress. Adhering to this study plan should enable TOP students to complete the program in as little as four weeks.
Enrollment Process
Once you register and pay:
- You’ll receive your course instructions via email from Learner Support (support@edu2.com) within two business days of the course start date. The e-book is embedded in the course start up instructions.
- If a Zoom instructor is assigned, you’ll also receive the course meeting link to join the Zoom sessions.
Upon program completion, email Learner Support to receive your NWCA (CPT) exam voucher and exam instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I qualify for this course?
To qualify for this program, you need to have earned your high school diploma or have an equivalent like a GED or HiSet. You should also possess a 10th grade English reading level.
What does the tuition include?
Your tuition includes an e-book, course support, and the NWCA (CPT) exam.
Does This Self-Paced Course Offer Instructional Assistance?
Yes. You may reach out to Learner Support to ask course content questions. Please visit the Learner Support center to look through Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that address the most common Learner issues. Here, you can also submit a Support Ticket that will be assigned to a Learner Support team member and we'll get in touch right away to help. If you need help immediately, please contact us at 877-261-1484 or info@edu2.com
How much time should I be studying each week in the course?
The online portion of the course is approximately 90 hours and most students will complete their certification in 8-16 weeks. If you want to finish the online portion of your studies in 8 weeks, be prepared to spend a minimum of 11.25 hours per week persisting in the course. If you want to complete it in 16 weeks, then you are looking at spending about six hours per week studying. The more hours you spend studying in the course per week, the sooner you will finish. This does not account for in-person lab times and externship.
Are the in-person labs and clinical externships required?
Yes, you must attend all in-person labs. Upon successful completion of the online course, you will complete the Candidate Intake Survey form where you may choose the 40-hour/one-week clinical externship placement or Job Support Services
How long is the externship?
This program includes a 40 hour clinical externship opportunity. To be eligible for the clinical, students must successfully complete the 90 hour program, submit to a thorough background check, drug screening, and meet other requirements.
What are the workplace tasks of a Phlebotomy Technician?
- Identify patients correctly
- Verify orders
- Talk with patients and donors so they are less nervous about having their blood drawn
- Assess the patient prior to collection to ensure there are no contraindications to performing the procedures
- Prepare the patient appropriately for each procedure and inform the patient of the procedure
- Perform the procedure properly using the correct equipment and supplies
- Label specimen containers properly
- Assess the patient after the procedure
- Perform quality control functions
- Enter patient information into a database
- Transport specimens correctly and in a timely manner
- Prepare/process the samples for testing/analysis
- Assist in laboratory testing procedures
- Assemble and maintain medical instruments used in procedures
- Wash glassware and clean equipment and facilities
- Print/collate/distribute laboratory requisitions and reports
- Answer phones
- Practice customer service
What is the NWCA (CPT) Exam?
A credential from National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of an entire content area, industry or area of expertise. An NWCA credential indicates to prospective or current employers that an earner has passed an extensive, rigorous exam which thoroughly tests the competency and skills of the earner. This Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) credential is designed to document the knowledge base for phlebotomists who work in a variety of settings, including those who are a part of the laboratory team, paramedics, and point-of-care healthcare workers.
This credential is appropriate the healthcare workers who assist in patient care by taking blood, urine, and other body fluid samples so that they can be analyzed by a medical lab to assist the physician or other provider in clinical decision making for diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of health parameters. Phlebotomists work in hospital labs and those of other residential facilities (long-term care facilities, specialty hospitals, urgent care facilities, psychiatric facilities) in ambulatory and outpatient settings (physician offices, clinics, home health care agencies, hospice agencies, prison health clinics, school-based clinics, dialysis centers, screening centers, durable medical equipment suppliers, HMOs, community health centers, specialty practices, rehabilitation settings, sports medicine settings, drug testing centers), and in mobile settings (mobile vans for blood donations, mammography, workplace testing, forensic toxicology labs, etc.)
How do I register for the NWCA (CPT) Exam?
Your tuition includes a voucher to take the NWCA (CPT) exam. Once you have successfully completed your online course, you will reach out to Learner Support at support@edu2.com to request that they schedule your NWCA (CPT) exam.
What are the job/career requirements?
Areas of assessment include the phlebotomist’s role and profession, infection control and safety, quality assurance, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, phlebotomy equipment and procedures, point-of-care testing, and special populations and procedures. This credential documents development of skills for healthcare professionals who collect blood, urine, fecal specimens, seminal fluid, sputum, and other body specimens. They collect, label, package, transport, use lab equipment to test, enter data into computers, report on, and store body fluid specimen. Phlebotomists are employed in general medical and surgical hospitals, specialty hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, ambulatory health care services, physicians offices, insurance carriers, state government offices, home health care services, blood donation facilities, and other facilities.
How long is the NWCA exam?
Exam Structure Overview
Number of Questions in Exam: 60
Total Time: 60 minutes
Overall Passing Score: 70%
(All sections require an individual passing score of 70%)
Can I also sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Exam?
You are eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Exam if you have a certain amount of sticks. You should be able to get the sticks during the hands-on labs and/or externship. If you miss the labs, then the only opportunity to get the sticks in will be on the externship or at your job. You are on your own to register and pay for this exam. It is completely up to take this exam as a second national exam would just look better on your resume, but not required.
Complete the Interest to Enroll Form for the Fall 2025 Hybrid Phlebotomy Technician Course
Hybrid Phlebotomy Technician Certification NON-855E
Online Course: Phlebotomy technicians collect blood specimens for laboratory analysis. This hybrid course allows students to take the "classroom" portion remotely via pre-recorded and live webinar sessions. Students will be assigned to a clinical setting at a later date and upon completion of the training. Students who take an online course should be self-motivated to and have access to the internet.
The online portion of the course is approximately 90 hours and most students will complete their certification in 8-16 weeks. Labs will take place at a later date once the College resumes face-to-face classes or students will be assigned an externship placement. On-campus lab dates are dependent on the number of students registered.
Remote Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday
Section | Dates | Days and Times | Instructor | Fee | Register |
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NON-855E-FN01 | Sep 9 - Dec 11 | This course is Asynchronous | TBA | $2,109 | Register (Ends Sep 9) |
NON-855E-FN02 | Oct 28 - Feb 19 | This course is Asynchronous | TBA | $2,109 | Register (Ends Oct 28) |
National Certification: Students who complete this program will have the opportunity to pursue the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Exam.
Clinical Externship: This program includes a 40 hour clinical externship opportunity. To be eligible for the clinical, students must successfully complete the 90 hour program, submit to a thorough background check, drug screening, and meet other requirements
EKG Technician Program
Step into a dynamic healthcare role where you're instrumental in diagnosing heart health! As an EKG Technician, you'll master the art of electrocardiography, operating advanced equipment to monitor and record heart activity. This essential work provides physicians with the data they need to detect abnormalities and deliver timely, life-saving interventions.
What You'll Learn
Topics include:
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart
- Medical Disease Processes
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Ethics
- Legal Aspects of Patient Contact
- Electrocardiography and Stress Testing
- Gain practice with EKG equipment through hands-on labs
Program Features
- Flexible Learning: The course is primarily asynchronous (self-paced), allowing you to study on your schedule.
- Instructor Support: If nine or more students enroll, an instructor will be assigned to facilitate sessions over Zoom to supplement your self-paced studies. Zoom sessions will be held Mondays and Wednesdays, anywhere between 6:00–9:30 p.m., for 90 minutes per session.
- Hands-On Labs: With nine or more students, three in-person lab sessions (3.5 hours each) will be held at the Chelsea campus. Labs meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 PM – 9:30 PM.
- E-book: Included with tuition and delivered via email within two days of the course start date.
- NWCA (CET) Certification Exam Voucher: Included in tuition, this nationally recognized credential helps boost your resume. Details about the exam.
- Clinical Externship or Job Placement Support: Upon successful completion of your online course, you will receive a Candidate Intake Surveyfrom Ready to Work via text and email. This survey allows you to indicate your preference for a one-week clinical externship or job placement support. Once you’ve submitted your selection, a senior recruiter will contact you to schedule an intake call to discuss your availability, career goals, and next steps. If you choose the clinical externship option, please note that it requires a one-week (40-hour) commitment.
Length: It takes anywhere from eight to 16 weeks to complete the online portion of the course. The more hours you put in each week, the fewer weeks it will take you to complete the online coursework. The online portion of the EKG course is 50 hours. Most students will complete their certification in 8-16 weeks.
Prerequisites for Enrollment
- Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent like HiSet or GED.
- Ideally, possess a 10th grade English reading level.
- Have access to a computer or laptop with internet connectivity for the online portion of the course.
- Be self-motivated and able to succeed in a course that combines self-paced study with Zoom sessions and in-person labs. Success in this course requires the ability to study independently and manage time effectively.
- Be able to log into Zoom sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm.
- Have reliable transportation to attend three in-person labs at the Chelsea campus. Labs run from 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Attendance at all five labs is mandatory.
Note: The college provides a free shuttle bus that picks up students from the G-Building at the Charlestown campus to bring them to the Chelsea campus.
Enrollment Process
Once you register and pay:
- You’ll receive your course instructions via email from Learner Support (support@edu2.com) within two business days of the course start date. The e-book is embedded in the course start up instructions.
- If a Zoom instructor is assigned, you’ll also receive the course meeting link to join the Zoom sessions.
- Upon program completion, email Learner Support to receive your NWCA (CET) exam voucher and exam instructions.
How do I qualify for this course?
To qualify for this program, you need to have earned your high school diploma or have an equivalent like a GED or HiSet. You should also possess a 10th grade English reading level.
What does the tuition include?
Your tuition includes an e-book, course support, and the NWCA (CET) exam.
Does This Self-Paced Course Offer Instructional Assistance?
Yes. You may reach out to Learner Support to ask course content questions. Please visit the Learner Support center to look through Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that address the most common Learner issues. Here, you can also submit a Support Ticket that will be assigned to a Learner Support team member and we'll get in touch right away to help. If you need help immediately, please contact us at 877-261-1484 or info@edu2.com.
How much time should I be studying each week in the course?
The online portion of the course is 50 hours and most students will complete their certification in 8-16 weeks. If you want to finish the online portion of your studies in 8 weeks, be prepared to spend a minimum of 6.25 hours per week persisting in the course. If you want to complete it in 16 weeks, then you you will spend about three hours per week studying. The more hours you spend studying in the course per week, the sooner you will finish. This does not account for in-person lab times.
Are the in-person labs required?
Yes, you must attend all in-person labs. Upon successful completion of the online course, you will complete the Candidate Intake Survey form where you may choose the 40-hour/one-week clinical externship placement or Job Support Services.
What are the workplace tasks of an EKG Technician?
- Communicate with others in the healthcare setting using appropriate terminology related to the cardiovascular system
- Correctly and efficiently use the EKG machine and related supplies and equipment
- Accurately identify the difference between a normal sinus rhythm and abnormal rhythms
- Correctly measure the heart rate using the EKG machine
- Properly prepare a patient for an EKG test using a 12-lead EKG
- Practice all safety procedures related to an EKG test
- Interpret basic EKG rhythm strips using a basic interpretation approach
- Identify common EKG arrhythmias
- Assist the provider in diagnostic EKG tests, ambulatory tests, and rehabilitative modalities related to the EKG .
What is the NWCA (CET) Exam?
A credential from National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of an entire content area, industry or area of expertise. An NWCA credential indicates to prospective or current employers that an earner has passed an extensive, rigorous exam which thoroughly tests the competency and skills of the earner. The purpose of the NWCA (CET) credential is to document the proficiency of selected healthcare workers, such as EKG technicians, medical assistants, and nurses in the knowledge, skills, and techniques involved in EKG technology under the supervision of appropriate physicians and other professionals. This credential is designed for individuals who have completed appropriate EKG training from appropriate organizations and who have mastered the many knowledge and skill sets involved with successful performing of the EKG technician job. It is also designed for those who work in the healthcare field, who desire to enhance skill sets to include EKG technology, and who have completed appropriate training.
How do I register for the NWCA (CET) Exam?
You will need to contact Learner Support. Please visit the Learner Support center to look through Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that address the most common Learner issues. Here, you can also submit a Support Ticket that will be assigned to a Learner Support team member and we'll get in touch right away to help. If you need help immediately, please contact us at 877-261-1484 or info@edu2.com.
What are the job/career requirements?
EKG Technicians and other qualified health workers operate machines that record the electrical activity of a patient’s heart, which provide data for the diagnosis of heart conditions. Tasks include setting up and administering EKGs and stress tests, preparing patients for Holter monitoring, editing and delivering final test results to the physician, scheduling appointments, and transcribing physicians’ interpretations. Successful EKG Technicians understand basic human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology as related to the cardiovascular system as well as know how to set up an EKG machine and Holter monitor, prepare the patient for a variety of EKG tests, run the test under the physician’s supervision, recognize normal EKG tracings compared to abnormal tracings, identify abnormal tracings, and make appropriate reports to the physicians.
How long is the NWCA (CET) exam?
Exam Structure Overview
Number of Questions in Exam: 60
Total Time: 60 minutes
Overall Passing Score: 70%
(All sections require an individual passing score of 70%)
Complete the Interest to Enroll Form for the Fall 2025 Hybrid EKG Technician Course
If you want to register for this course, please complete the Interest to Enroll Form. Do not proceed with registration at this time. Once we achieve nine or more interested candidates for the fall course, you will be notified to register. Please note that a High School Diploma or its equivalent and a 10th grade English reading level is required before you complete this form.
Hybrid EKG Technician Program (NWCA Exam Voucher Included) NON-856E
Prepare to become an EKG technician! This 50-hour hybrid course option allows you to take the "classroom" portion remotely via pre-recorded sessions. You will have access to online course support, if needed. Most students will complete their certification in 8-16 weeks. If there are six or more students, in-person labs will take place on campus. You will be notified of dates and times.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be prepared to sit for The National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) exam, which is included in the tuition. Students will receive their course start-up instructions and e-book within 10 days of course start date. Students may begin the online course once they've received their materials. For additional details, please visit https://www.bhcc.edu/medtech/Remote Schedule: Monday and Wednesday. In person lab in Chelsea campus room 402:7/9/25-7/23/25 Wed 6-9:30PM
Section | Dates | Days and Times | Instructor | Fee | Register |
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NON-856E-FN01 | Sep 15 - Nov 5 | This course is Asynchronous | TBA | $1,559 | Register (Ends Sep 15) |
NON-856E-FN02 | Nov 3 - Jan 21 | This course is Asynchronous | TBA | $1,559 | Register (Ends Nov 3) |