The grant we used to discount the tuition is no longer available.

See funding sources listed below. You shouldn't have to pay for it yourself. 

The course includes the textbook, online practice exam and in-person certification exam. 

To be accepted, please complete the required documentation located at this link at least one week before class starts.

Start Date: Class starts February 27, 2026 and ends July 28, 2026; Tuesdays 5:30 - 8:30pm for 24 weeks. Access to a computer and internet is required to complete some work online (cell phones cannot be used).

Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician is provided through the National Healthcare Association.

Northwest Career and Technical Center has developed a hybrid phlebotomy program that has been approved by the National Healthcare Association in order to offer the nationally approved Phlebotomy Technician Certification Preparation course and to be a testing site for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician examination. The hybrid and model encourages students to attend in person instruction, however with the help of Google Classroom, students are able to utilize the material and pace themselves when unable to attend in person. In order to sit for certification, students must attend 84 classroom hours and complete the necessary venipuncture and capillary punctures as outlined by the National Healthcare Association.

Due to the growing need for phlebotomists, Northwest Career & Technical Center has created relationships with Northwestern Medical Center and Copley Hospital in order to provide students with clinicals that will help each student gain insight and knowledge as to what working as a phlebotomist looks like. Each student will be offered up to 10 hours of clinical time with a skilled phlebotomist who will work with the student in order to answer questions, provide knowledge and demonstrate phlebotomy skills. Upon successful completion of the course, students are then eligible for interviews with the Northwestern Medical Center and Copley Hospital. 

As the face of the laboratory, you will work with patients, families and other health care professionals in order to deliver quality patient care. Now more than ever is the time to join a healthcare team and be part of someone's life. Join our phlebotomy program and take the first step towards a rewarding and exciting career.

This course is taught by two fantastic instructors!

Don't let the price of the course stop you. There are plenty of funding opportunities:

1. VSAC's Advancement Grant. Call them at 800-642-3177 or email mcgovern@vsac.org. Ask for the grants department, you're not looking for a student loan. 

2. Department of Labor. Call (802) 524-6585 or email Brittany.Valley@vermont.gov and say you're looking for money to enroll in a training program. 

3. Hireability. Call 802-524-7950. Disability affects all of us eventually—whether we’re born with it, experience disability through illness, accident, or aging, or have a loved one or colleague with a disabling condition. And when disability gets in the way of productive work, that’s when HireAbility Vermont steps in.

4. You can always ask your employer if they have training funds.

AHA Heartsaver Adult/Children/Infant First Aid, CPR, AED. Wednesday, February 18, 2026: 3:30pm-6:30pm for 3 hours at the Northwest Career & Technical Center.

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED is geared towards anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years.

This EMT hybrid course prepares students to provide pre-hospital assessment and emergency care for patients of all ages experiencing medical and traumatic emergencies. Topics include EMS systems, EMT roles and responsibilities, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical and trauma emergencies, and patient transportation. Course taught by Northern Vermont Area Health Education Center (AHEC).

Schedule:

• Dates: March 5 - July 2, 2026
• Live Zoom Classes: Thursdays, 5:30–8:30 PM
• In-Person Skills Days: Saturdays, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM (3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25, 5/9, 5/23, 6/6)

Skills Location: Northwest Career & Technical Center

Scholarships Available:A limited number of full scholarships are available through Northern Vermont AHEC.

To apply for a scholarship: 

• Register for the course and select Pay Now → Pay by Check, noting you are requesting the scholarship.
• A representative from AHEC will contact you about next steps.

Requirements:

• Must be 17 years old to enroll; 18 to take the NREMT exam
• Must meet EMT functional job requirements
• Strict attendance policy applies

Questions: Email AHEC Instructor/Coordinator, Kevin Adams at kadams@nvtahec.org

This EMT hybrid course prepares students to provide pre-hospital assessment and emergency care for patients of all ages experiencing medical and traumatic emergencies. Topics include EMS systems, EMT roles and responsibilities, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical and trauma emergencies, and patient transportation. Course taught by Northern Vermont Area Health Education Center (AHEC).

Schedule:

• Dates: March 5 - July 2, 2026
• Live Zoom Classes: Thursdays, 5:30–8:30 PM
• In-Person Skills Days: Saturdays, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM (3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25, 5/9, 5/23, 6/6)

Skills Location: Northwest Career & Technical Center

Requirements:

• Must be 17 years old to enroll; 18 to take the NREMT exam
• Must meet EMT functional job requirements
• Strict attendance policy applies

Questions: Email AHEC Instructor/Coordinator, Kevin Adams at kadams@nvtahec.org

Need funding? Don't let the price of the course stop you. There are plenty of funding opportunities:

1. VSAC's Advancement Grant. Call them at 800-642-3177 or email mcgovern@vsac.org. Ask for the grants department, you're not looking for a student loan. 

2. Department of Labor. Call (802) 524-6585 and say you're looking for money to enroll in a training program. 

3. Hireability. Call 802-524-7950. Disability affects all of us eventually—whether we’re born with it, experience disability through illness, accident, or aging, or have a loved one or colleague with a disabling condition. And when disability gets in the way of productive work, that’s when HireAbility Vermont steps in.

4. Pathstone in St. Albans. Call 802-373-2855 or email PLacey@pathstone.org. Provides funding for training that leads to meaningful employment in desired career pathways.

5. You can always ask your employer if they have training funds.

AHA Heartsaver Adult/Children/Infant First Aid, CPR, AED. Thursday, March 19, 2026: 4pm-7pm for 3 hours at the Northwest Career & Technical Center.

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED is geared towards anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years.

AHA Heartsaver Adult/Children/Infant First Aid, CPR, AED. Thursday, April 2, 2026: 4pm-7pm for 3 hours at the Northwest Career & Technical Center.

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED is geared towards anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years.

The grant we used to discount the tuition is no longer available.

See funding sources listed below. You shouldn't have to pay for it yourself. 

The course includes the textbook, clinicals, and the licensing exam fee.

Additionally, you'll be required to pay the following fees directly to the entities that provide specific services. (NCTC cannot pay these fees.)

• $13.25 for a background check
• $25 for a fingerprint check
• $20 application fee that is to be paid directly by the student to the Vermont Board of Nursing.

Important: If you think something will appear on your background check, please contact the Office of Professional Regulations (802) 828-1505 for next steps.

Classes will be held at the Northwest Career & Technical Center April 6 through June 10 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm, and 3 Saturdays from 8:00 - 2pm (May 2 & 16, June 6), plus clinicals (dates to be determined based on the availability of facilities). You are required to complete a total of 78 classroom hours + 16 clinical hours for licensure. Strict attendance policy: Students cannot miss four (4) or more hours of classroom instruction and be eligible for licensure. Students cannot miss any clinical instruction and be eligible for licensure.

This course focuses on safe and effective practices for care in a health care setting. Students learn the basics of assisting patients, body mechanics, ethics, communication, and prepare for the licensing exam. Students can take the written and skills LNA licensing tests in Franklin County or at another location in Vermont. Testing is administered by Excel.

Need funding? Don't let the price of the course stop you. There are plenty of funding opportunities:

1. VSAC's Advancement Grant. Call them at 800-642-3177 or email mcgovern@vsac.org. Ask for the grants department, you're not looking for a student loan. 

2. Department of Labor. Call (802) 524-6585 or email Brittany.Valley@vermont.gov and say you're looking for money to enroll in a training program. 

3. Hireability. Call 802-524-7950. Disability affects all of us—whether we’re born with it, experience disability through illness, accident, or aging, or have a loved one or colleague with a disabling condition. And when disability gets in the way of productive work, that’s when HireAbility Vermont steps in.

4. Pathstone in St. Albans. Call 802-373-2855 or email PLacey@pathstone.org. Provides funding for training that leads to meaningful employment in desired career pathways.

5. You can always ask your employer if they have training funds.

AHA Heartsaver Adult/Children/Infant First Aid, CPR, AED. Wednesday, May 13, 2026: 3:30pm-6:30pm for 3 hours at the Northwest Career & Technical Center.

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED is geared towards anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years.