Phlebotomy Technicians are in demand as one of the fastest growing occupations in healthcare. Launch your career as a Phlebotomy Technician, collecting blood samples from patients in a hospital, clinical laboratory, medical office, or clinic. Through lectures and hands-on training, learn what you need to know about the circulatory system, venipuncture technique and specimen collection, risk factors and complications, and quality assurance.
Course will meet online for didactic training, followed by in-person hands-on training and externship. You must have good working internet, a computer/phone/tablet with a webcam, zoom application download on computer, and a working email.
Prerequisite: You must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Employment of phlebotomists is projected to grow 25 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. In the state of CA, the average hourly mean wage for phlebotomists is $19.89. --Bureau of Labor Statistics (May, 2016)
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.