Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 Program
The Fee-Based Accelerated Program is not currently accepting applications.
We anticipate offering a Fall 2023 program.
Please check this website periodically for information and program updates.
The Tuition Free Program is closed for Spring 2023.
We anticipate offering a Spring 2024 program.
Please check this website periodically for information and program updates.
Supported by California Adult Education Program (CAEP)
About Our Program:
Evening class sessions to accommodate working students.
We strive to give students a strong foundation in the principles of phlebotomy and prepare students to successfully pass a National Phlebotomy Certification Examination through:
- Students attend 84 hours of didactic in classroom lessons.
- 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.
This program is designed to be completed in approx. 6 months.
Not required but recommended for success:
- AP 50 - Elementary Human Anatomy - Physiology (4 Units)
- BIO 116 - Biology A Human Perspective (3 Units)
- MDAST 321 - Medical Terminology (3 Units)
- Online Readiness Quiz-Will help you to determine if this program is the right fit for you.
Tuition-Free - Supported by California Adult Education Program Funds
How to Apply? Follow these steps:
STEP #1
- RSVP for a Mandatory Meeting
- Mandatory Meeting: None scheduled at this time.
STEP #2
- Check in and attend a Mandatory Information Meeting
STEP #3
- Must be 18 years or older to apply
- Complete and Submit the Phlebotomy Program Application with required documents.
**Please note, only the applications from participants who attend and sign in at a mandatory meeting will be accepted.
Important Information and Links
READING REQUIREMENT:
You must provide documentation with your application that you have met the reading requirement.
This can be done as follows:
- Previously taken the MJC Reading Accuplacer test and place at English 100 (or equivalent) or higher, OR
- Have taken MJC English 100 or higher AND passed with a grade of C or better, OR
- Have an AA degree or higher from a U.S. college/university OR
- Take the MJC Guided Self Placement Test for English and receive a score of 4 or higher. Please click this LINK and follow the instructions. ** Please note: You must have a current MJC student ID # (W#) and MJC email address to take this test. If you do not have a current MJC student ID # (w#) click this LINK to apply and receive an MJC student ID#. Once you have received an ID# you will need to activate your MJC email address.
Information for International Students:
Please click this LINK for information on having transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved entity.
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Phlebotomy Program Advisory Committee Minutes
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Spring 2018 Cohort
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