Becoming a Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 in California
Graduate from an Accredited Phlebotomy Training Program
Pass a National Exam – Approximately $125.00
Apply to the California Department of Health, Laboratory Field Services for your License
– Approximately $125. This Licensure must be renewed every 2 years to stay current
and to be able to work as a phlebotomist.
If you are interested in this program, start getting your requirements ready NOW!
About Our Program
We strive to give students a strong foundation in the principles of phlebotomy and
prepare students to successfully pass a National Phlebotomy Certification Examination:
Students attend 84 hours of didactic in classroom lessons.
Students will complete 40 hours of externship: Practical Instruction in a Clinical Setting. Students are scheduled Monday-Friday
for an 8-hour workday. During this time students must complete a minimum of 50 successful
venipunctures, with a stretch goal of 100 or more. Ten skin punctures two arterial
(observed) blood draws are completed in class.
Attendance Policy
Due to California State requirements, absence from class or externship time is not
permitted. Being late, leaving early, and/or being absent from class may result in
students being dismissed from the program.
This program is designed to be completed in approximately 6 to 8 months.
