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HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY
Phlebotomy Technician
Get Certified. Gain Experience. Start Your Career in Healthcare.
Train for a high-demand role in the medical field with our state-approved Phlebotomy Technician program. This comprehensive course exceeds California requirements for CPT-1 licensure and prepares you with the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience needed to become a certified phlebotomist.
Program Overview
- State Approved: Licensed by California Laboratory Field Services
- Training Hours: 48 hours of classroom instruction + 120 hours of clinical rotation
- Hands-On Practice: Minimum of 100 venipunctures, 25 skin punctures, and 2 arterial observations
- Admission Process: Due to high demand, participants are selected through a lottery system
Who Should Attend?
This program is designed for individuals seeking entry into the healthcare field through a hands-on, in-demand profession. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, comfortable working with patients, and interested in clinical work in hospitals, laboratories, or medical offices.
What You’ll Learn
- Anatomy and physiology of the major body systems
- Blood collection procedures and order of draw
- Infection control, universal precautions and patient safety
- Legal and ethical issues in phlebotomy
- Lab safety and hazardous waste disposal
- Managing complications and patient risk factors
Program Requirements
- Mandatory Orientation: All participants must attend
- Background Check, Drug Screen, Immunizations: Details provided at orientation
- CPR Certification: American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers required
Advisory Notes
- The state of California requires criminal record clearance through fingerprinting when applying for licensure as a phlebotomy technician
- A high school diploma or GED is also required for licensure by the State
- This is a fee-based program that is not-for-credit
- For student loans, visit the SallieMae website
Note: This is a fee-based, not-for-credit program. For financing options, visit SallieMae.
Program Cost
- $3,395* – Registration Fees
Additional third-party costs, separate from tuition, will be required for books, background checks/drug screenings, CPR, liability insurance, scrubs, testing, and other non-tuition costs (immunizations or lab tests) that may vary with student needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
POLICIES & QUESTIONS
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations received up to five (5) working days before the course start date are refundable, minus a $25 processing fee. After that, cancellations are subject to the entire course fee. Please note that if you don’t cancel and don’t attend, you are still responsible for payment.
Questions or Concerns:
Program Lead: Rebecca Boyd
Telephone: (559) 243-7532
May 31, 2025 -
July 12, 2025
In-Person Class
Plus 120 Clinical Hours
Space is Limited
Registration Open to All Who Meet Prerequisites
Saturdays
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Plus 120 Clinical Hours
Space is Limited
Registration Open to All Who Meet Prerequisites
Saturdays
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
September 20, 2025 -
October 18, 2025
In-Person Class
Plus 120 Clinical Hours
Space is Limited
Registration Open to All Who Meet Prerequisites
Saturdays
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Plus 120 Clinical Hours
Space is Limited
Registration Open to All Who Meet Prerequisites
Saturdays
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Class Location
Herndon Campus, 390 W. Fir Ave., Clovis, CA 93611