CNA/N 651 Phlebotomy Technician I Clinical

This program is designed to fulfill the clinical training requirements to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPTI) for the State of California. Upon meeting the admission requirements, satisfactorily completing the didactic and externship portions of the program, and receiving a passing grade on an approved national certifying exam plus certification from such agency, the student will be able to apply for a CPTI license from the Laboratory Field Services, California Department of Health Services. The class is taught through lectures, class exercises (basic and advanced), and clinical experiences at local externship sites (practical). Students will be trained to perform a variety of blood collection methods using the proper techniques. These methods include the evacuated tube system, syringe collection, winged infusion collection, and capillary puncture on adults, children, and infants.

Units: 40 hours

Certificate Applicable

Prerequisites: Limitation on Enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): Prior to beginning of clinical laboratory component, requires evidence of current CPR certification and titers, and medical clearance from healthcare provider to be on file in the department office. Applicants must possess a High School Transcript or have a General Education Diploma (GED) Transcript or show documentation of an equivalent education as described by the State of California. Any of these documents must be available at the time of enrollment. Applicants must be fluent in English since lectures and testing is conducted in English. An evaluation of English skills will be conducted by the Admissions Representative during the admissions process.

Clinic: 40 hours

Departmental Recommendation: The California Department of Health Services requires that applicants for certification as a phlebotomist have a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to obtain and process official documents in English.