MTECH’s IV Certification course is a 21-hour program, completed over 2 weeks. The course was developed for healthcare professionals with prior phlebotomy experience, expanding skills and enhancing patient care. This comprehensive program provides in-depth training in intravenous therapy techniques and procedures. With our IV Certification course, students acquire the expertise needed to confidently perform the placement of IV catheters.
Students will place IV’s on classmates and volunteers. All students are required to participate as a patient and a phlebotomist with their classmates. The final exam will consist of a written test and IV skills tests.
Registration Dates:
This course is offered several times throughout the year. Please see the Student Portal for available dates.
Minimum Age Requirement: 17 years old. High school students must be in their senior year.
Registration opens at 8:00 AM in Learning Stream, and remains open until classes are full.
| Term | Campus | Room # | Start Date – End Date | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Lehi Building A | 305 | 3/2/2026-3/11/2026 | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Monday – Thursday |
Total hours: 21
| Tuition/Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition: | $84.00 |
| Course Fees: | $150.00 |
| Total Cost of Program: | $234.00 |
Note: High school students attend MTECH tuition free, and are only responsible for fees and materials.
Course-by-course cost breakdowns can be found on the “Courses” tab above.
Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program.
While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.
Materials | Notes | Cost | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scrubs | 1 | $25.00 | ||||||
Do I have to be 18 yrs old to start the program?
You must be 17 yrs old and at least a senior in high school to take the program. If you are still 17 yrs old at the completion of the program, it may be difficult to find employment until reaching 18 yrs old and completion of HS. These restrictions depend on the employer.
Do I need to buy my own scrubs for class?
Yes, you will need to purchase at least one pair of scrubs to have at the start of class. You may buy any brand and color of scrubs for our program. They need to fit well and be appropriate for a healthcare setting. No company logos can be on the scrubs in the classroom (ex: Intermountain, Revere, Biolife, etc.).
Will I need to get IV’s when I am in the class?
Yes, all students are required to participate as a patient and a phlebotomist with their classmates.
Do I need any phlebotomy experince to take this course?
Students must have prior experience with IVs. This may come from work or by completing a program in nursing (minimum of LPN), Advanced EMT, Medical Assisting, or Phlebotomy. Proof of experience must be emailed to phlebotomy@mtec.edu before being eligible to register.
How many days can I be absent while in this program?
You are not allowed absences due to the short timeline of the program. Any absences will lead to not completing the course with a certification.
Admission requirements may be met by taking the Entrance Assessment OR by providing qualifying documentation. The Entrance Assessment can be taken at a Testing Center, and qualifying documents can be sent to transcripts@mtec.edu.
Learn more about the assessment HERE
Experience from work or education is sufficient. Phlebotomy experience must be emailed to phlebotomy@mtec.edu.
Once previous steps have been completed, eligibility is met to register for the first course within the program. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tuition and fees are due for the first course upon registration.
Prospective students can register through Learning Stream or in person at Student Services.
To register, you will use your Canvas login and password and will need your MTECH Student ID number. These items are provided in the email you received after your MTECH application; however, if you cannot find this information, please connect with our Student Services team prior to registration day.
Please be sure you have verified your Canvas email address before registering.
After a course is in your cart, you will have 5 minutes to complete the checkout process before it is unreserved and may be taken by another student.
phlebotomy@mtec.edu
