Allied Medical and Health Services Inc.
Programs Offered: Limited Phlebotomy/CPT -1 Training Program
Location: 730 S. Central Ave., Ste 208, Glendale CA 91204
Allied Medical and Health Services Inc. offers a phlebotomy training program designed for non-licensed professionals, that consists of 98 hours (14.5 days) of training. This time is divided into lecture and laboratory/clinical hours, which are in place to provide students with an in depth understanding of phlebotomy both in the classroom and in a clinical environment.
In order to apply, students must pass an entrance examination for reading comprehension, and they must also pass a physical exam. Applicants should also have their high school diploma/GED equivalent as well as a driver’s license. Once enrolled in the course, students will study anatomy and physiology, safety procedures, how to retrieve blood, potential complications, and more.
During the 40 didactic hours and 58 hours of practical, students must complete 25 skin punctures and 50 successful venipunctures. Upon successfully completing the training, graduates become eligible to sit for a national certification exam.
Allied Professional Institute
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Technician 1 Training ProgramLocation: 5199 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 401, Long Beach, CA 90804
The phlebotomy training course offered at the Allied Professional Institute consists of 80 hours (40 didactic and 40 clinical). During this time, students must perform 10 skin punctures and 50 venipunctures. Also keep in mind that this 80 hour program is for persons with less than 1,040 hours or no on-the-job experience. This institution also offers a 20 hour course that is designed for persons with at least 1,040 hours or more on-the-job experience. The course that you complete is dependent upon your needs, and both can lead to licensure.
Upon the successful completion of the training program, graduates are eligible to sit for a national certification exam. The textbook is included in the fees, and you will also need to obtain scrubs. For more information regarding upcoming course dates, you can visit the site to see updated information.
Bay Area Medical Academy
Programs Offered: Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT1), Limited Phlebotomy Technician (LPT), CPT1 for Experienced PhlebotomistLocation: One Hallidie Plaza, Suite 406, San Francisco, CA 94102
Bay Area Medical Academy offers a phlebotomy technician training program that is designed to provide students with the skill set that they will need to pursue a career in the medical field. They offer programs for beginners as well as experienced phlebotomists in every certification level required by the California Department of Public Health.
The Certified Phlebotomy Technician program consists of two segments; both a classroom segment and a clinical externship. The classroom portion consists of 60 hours, and the clinical externship must total at least 40 hours. The curriculum is designed to teach students all that they will need to know to become licensed and some of the classes include: anatomy and physiology, introduction to specimen collection, quality assurance in specimen collection, and more. Also, the training is offered in various locations throughout California, so for more details regarding upcoming courses, please visit the site.
Butte County CTE
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Technician ProgramLocation: 2491 Carmichael Drive, Suite 500, Chico, CA 95928
Butte County CTE offers a program of phlebotomy technician.
The program covers infection control, anatomy and physiology, skin preparation and punctures, medical terminology, specimen handling and more.
California Institute of Medical Science
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Training ProgramLocation: 1315 Shaw, Ste. 102, Clovis, CA
The phlebotomy training program offered at the California Institute of Medical Science is a 5 week course that is designed to provide students with the various skills that they will need to pursue a career as a phlebotomist. This curriculum is divided between 75 didactic hours and a 100 hour externship. The exposure to both concepts as well as techniques helps to prepare students for the numerous responsibilities that they will have as phlebotomists.
In order to apply, students must have either a high school diploma or a GED equivalent. In addition to these requirements, they must also have documentation of various vaccinations and a valid CPR card. While studying, students will learn how to withdraw blood, how to effectively enforce infection control, how to perform vital measurements, and more.
Also keep in mind that students in this program will have to travel to reach their clinical location, so please ensure that you are willing to commute to complete this training.
California Nurses Educational Institute
Programs Offered: CNEI Phlebotomy ProgramLocation: 5200 E. Ramon Road Suite I-1, Palm Springs, Ca 92264
The California Nurses Educational Institute offers a phlebotomy training program that consists of 40 hours of classroom theory and 40 hours of clinical training. The hands-on training occurs in a clinical facility under the supervision of a phlebotomy instructor that has been approved by the Department of Licensing and Certification. In order to successfully complete training, students must complete the entire 80 hours successfully. Upon completing the training and passing the final examination, graduates will receive a certificate of completion and become eligible to sit for a national certification exam.
The curriculum of this option teaches students how to collect blood, find hidden veins, make informed decisions, and more. These skills can make graduates eligible for employment in hospitals, laboratories, clinics, and residential care facilities.
Central Coast College
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Technician ProgramLocation: 480 S. Main St. Salinas, CA 93901
Central Coast College offers a 12-week phlebotomy technician program.
Clinical Training Institute
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Technician Program (Certification Requirements)Location: Corporate Office-2775 N. Ventura Road Ste. 208, Oxnard, CA 93036
Bakersfield- 1731 Hasti Acres Dr. Ste. B-4, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Lancaster- 43801 15th Street, West Lancaster, CA 93534
Santa Maria- 521 E. Chapel Street Ste. Santa Maria, CA 93454
Woodland Hills- 21018 Victory Blvd. Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Clinical Training Institute offers a phlebotomy program that consists of a minimum of 40 hours of clinical training and 64 hours of didactic training, during which time, students must complete 50 venipunctures and 10 skin punctures. Also, students must pass a written certification exam from an organization approved by the California Department of Health to successfully become licensed.
This program is design specifically to prepare students for licensure and for the national certification exam. The skill set and curriculum is included for very specific purposes and their intentions lie in providing students with the skills and knowledge that they will need to seek and obtain employment. The tuition of this program can be paid in full or you can choose to make a deposit which will hold your spot. If you choose to pay the deposit online, you must pay the remaining balance in person.
Contra Costa Medical Career College
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Technician 1 Training ProgramLocation: 4051 Lone Tree Way, Suite C Antioch, CA 94531
This training program consists of 40 hours of didactic training, 40 hours of laboratory practice, and 40 hours of clinical practice. These various approaches to phlebotomy training are in place to provide students with an in depth understanding of phlebotomy and all of the different facets of this career. Upon successfully completing this program, students will become eligible to sit for a national certification exam.
The tuition for this program is $2,300.00 and in addition, students are also responsible for a $75.00 registration fee, $55.00 textbook fee, and various fees not associated with the institution itself (uniform, background check etc.) The course is offered on both weekdays and weekends, so students can find a program that coincides with their schedules. For information regarding upcoming course dates, you can visit the site to view more.
Cuesta College
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Training ProgramLocation: Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403; 2800 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446; Arroyo Grande High School Office, Rm 913, Corner of Orchard St. and W. Cherry Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Cuesta College offers an 18-week phlebotomy training program.
The program is composed of 2.5-credit classroom lecture and 1-credit clinical externship.
Crescent College
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Technician Training ProgramLocation: 5940 Santa Fe Ave. Huntington Park, CA 90255
Crescent College offers a phlebotomy training program that is designed to prepare students to sit for a national licensure exam, as well as a career in the medical field. The curriculum of this program teaches students how to collect blood samples utilizing different techniques such as: finger stick, venipuncture, butterfly needle, and heel stick. Also, students will learn additional clinical and administrative procedures including: sterilizing equipment, taking vital signs, and how to update patient records.
The curriculum is provided throughout three modules. The first two modules total 41 hours and the third module is an externship which totals 40 hours. The first two modules focus on didactic training, and the externship will provide students with hands-on practice utilizing the skills and knowledge that they have obtained.
De Anza College
Programs Offered: Certificate of Achievement - Phlebotomy Technician ILocation: 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014
De Anza College offers a 22-unit program of phlebotomy technician.
The program covers computer literacy, first aid for the community, home wilderness, and disasters, introduction to health technologies, basic medical terminology, clinical laboratory procedure I, clinical laboratory procedure II, medical law and ethics, phlebotomy technician externship, and skill building in clinical laboratory procedures.
De Anza College offers 70 degrees, 97 certificates, and over 1,600 courses to students.
Diablo Medical Training
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Technician CPT 1 Training ProgramLocation: Office of Admissions, 929 Second Street, Suite 16 Brentwood, CA 94513
The phlebotomy training program offered at Diablo Medical Training consists of 120 hours and upon completion, graduates become eligible to sit for a national certification exam. The curriculum is divided into two parts: 40 hours of in-school didactic training (approximately seven weeks), and 80 hours of clinical externship. This school serves the northern state of California region of: Alameda County (East), Contra Costa County (All), San Joaquin County (West), Solano County (All), Sacramento County (South), and Stanislaus County (East).
The topics covered include: quality assurance control, anatomy and physiology, blood collection, specimen handling and processing, medical terminology, and more. Upon graduating, students will receive a Diablo Medical Training Certificate of Completion. Also, the tuition and course fees of this school are highly competitive in comparison to some of the other available phlebotomy programs.
Downey Adult School
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Technician 1 Training ProgramLocation: 12340 Woodruff Avenue Downey, CA 90241
At the Downey Adult School, you can train to become a phlebotomist, and upon completing training, graduates become eligible to sit for a national certification exam. This is a 5 week program with a curriculum that can be completed in a total of 80 hours. Classes are given from 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Saturday and Sunday, so please ensure that this schedule is compatible with your availability.
The tuition of this program is $995, and the curriculum is designed to introduce students to various phlebotomy concepts. These concepts include both basic and advanced concepts that can help graduates take and pass a national certification exam.
If you would like more information regarding the Downey Adult School and upcoming program dates, please visit the site to learn more.
Healthcare Career College
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Technician TrainingLocation: 8527 Alondra Blvd, Suite #174, Paramount, CA 90723
Healthcare Career College offers a program of phlebotomy training.
The program lasts 6 Saturdays, and covers infection control, skin puncture,
venipuncture, blood sample collection, and more.
You will also have the opportunity to gain experience in real clinical lab, and be ready to take the California State Certification Exam for licensure as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician.
Health Career College
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Technician TrainingLocation: 115 Crescent Drive Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
The training program offered at Health Career College consists of 10 weeks of didactic and laboratory training, and a 40 hour clinical externship. During the externship, students must get a minimum of 50 successful venipunctures and 10 dermal skin punctures. Upon successfully completing the training, students become eligible to sit for a national certification exam which will make them eligible to seek employment in the healthcare industry.
The tuition of this program totals $2,500 (including registration fee and STRF Assessment). Expected additional fees (textbook, uniform, NHA exam, and more) total $592.00.
There are a total of 133 hours included in this training curriculum, and in order to apply students must have a high school diploma or GED, form of picture ID, and more.
Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy CPT 1 Training ProgramLocation: 938 Marina Way South Richmond, CA 94804
Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health offers a 320-hour phlebotomy training program.
The program includes 80 hours of theory didactic, 80-hour classroom practicum, and 160-hour external clinical experieces.
LA Vocational Institute
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Technician Training ProgramLocation: 3550 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 809， Los Angeles, CA 90010
LA Vocational Institute offers a 4-week program of phlebotomy training.
The program covers infection control, medical anatomy and terminology, procedure anf techniques of venipuncture, skin puncture, arterial puncture, and more.
Lake Tahoe Community College
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Training ProgramLocation: 1 College Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Lake Tahoe Community College offers a two-course program of phlebotomy technician.
Opened in 1975, Lake Tahoe Community College serves about 3,000 students each quarter.
Liberty Career College
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Technician Training ProgramLocation: 906 19th Street Bakersfield, CA 93301
Liberty Career College offers a phlebotomy technician program.
Key areas of study includes safety and control, blood collection and handling, and more.
Loma Linda University
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Certificate ProgramLocation: 11092 Anderson Street Loma Linda, CA 92354
Loma Linda University offers an 11-week course of phlebotomy training.
The course covers safety, specimen collection, venipuncture, skin puncture, other methods relevant to current phlebotomy practice,
equipment and additives, infection control, and more.
Los Angeles ORT College
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Certificate ProgramLocation: 6435 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048
Los Angeles ORT College offers a 175-hour program of phlebotomy certificate training.
The program is composed of 45 hours of basic didactic instruction, 50 hours of advanced didactic instruction, 35 hours of laboratory training, and 45 hours of externship training.
Mission Career College
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Tech Training ProgramLocation: 9731 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503; 2211 Hunts Lane, Suite Q & R, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Mission Career College offers an 89-clock-hour program of phlebotomy tech.
The program is 4 weeks long and includes 6 days of training for basic phlebotomy theory, 6 days of training for advance phlebotomy theory, 5days of external hands on training.
MTI College
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Certification ProgramLocation: 5221 Madison Avenue Sacramento, CA 95841
MTI College offers a 2-course program of phlebotomy technician training.
The program covers general phlebotomy techniques and specimen preparation, infection control and safety, and more.
The program also includes 40 to 80 hours of externships.
National Career Education
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Certification ProgramLocation: 6249 Sunrise Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
National Career Education offers a program of medical assistant, EKG technician, and phlebotomist training.
Unlike most other program on the list, the program offered by National Career Education prepares students in three career paths: medical assistant, EKG technician and phlebotomist.
National Polytechnic College
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Certification ProgramLocation: 6249 Sunrise Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
National Polytechnic College offers a 130-hour program of phlebotomy technician training.
The program lasts seven weeks.
Palo Verde College
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Technician ProgramLocation: 4105 South Street, Lakewood, CA 90712
Palo Verde College offers a 2-semester program of phlebotomy training.
The first semester of the program is classroom instruction, and the second one is clinical experience.
Regan Career Institute
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Training ProgramLocation: 925 S. Atlantic Blvd, Suite 203-B Monterey Park, CA 91754
Regan Career Institute offers a 80-hour program of phlebotomy technician certification.
The program includes 20 hours of basic didactic phlebotomy education, 20 advanced didactic phlebotomy education, and 40 hours of documented clinical externship.
UCLA Center for Prehospital Care
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy CourseLocation: 10990 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1450 Los Angeles, CA 90024
UCLA Center for Prehospital Care offers a phlebotomy program.
The program includes 8 weeks of didactic instruction, and an externship at UCLA hospitals or affiliated local community clinics.
Universal Healthcare Careers College
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy CourseLocation: 1625 West Olympic Blvd., Suite 708, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Universal Healthcare Careers College offers an 80-hour program of phlebotomy training.
The program is composed of 40 hours of classroom training and 40 hours of externship.
Wagner Training Institute
Programs Offered: Phlebotomy Training CourseLocation: 1740 Plum Lane Suite B Redlands, CA 92374
Wagner Training Institute offers a program of phlebotomy training.
The program includes 20 hours of basic phlebotomy training, 20 hours of advanced phlebotomy traing, and 40 hours of external clinical practice.