Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 Program

Phlebotomy Vials with Program Name - MJC Workforce Development

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Admission Requirements

You must be 18 years of age or older
You must be a high school graduate or possess a high school equivalency certificate. Foreign academic transcripts must be translated and evaluated by a LFS approved entity – this applies to applicants with transcripts from foreign countries ONLY.
You must attend a Mandatory Information Meeting
You must pass and maintain a clean criminal background check (Information given on class day 1)
You must pass and maintain a clean drug screening (Information given on class day 1)

Application Must Include:

Completed Application Form
Copy of your High School Diploma or Equivalent
Copy of your Driver’s License
Resume – Include Education & Work Experience
Reading Requirement Documentation
Signed Understanding of Attendance Policy
2 letters of Recommendation (half page minimum, friends/family accepted)

Admissions Process

RSVP for Mandatory Information Meeting HERE:

No additional meetings scheduled at this time.

Must attend a Mandatory Information Meeting to be eligible to apply for the program.
Application Packets will be accepted by Modesto Junior College Workforce.
- Location & submission details in Application Packet.
- Questions will be answered in Information Meeting Only.
- Submission of Application is part of acceptance and no questions will be answered regarding application submission after the mandatory meeting.
Interviews will be scheduled with prospective students.
- Must attend an Interview to be eligible for the Program.
- 20 students will be selected for the Program among the interviewees
Orientation for the Program will be held in December.
- Must attend all class days to remain in Program

Background Check/Drug Screening/Immunizations

Externship sites require you to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

Attendance Policy is Non-Negotiable

The California State Phlebotomy Training Regulations governing this class are required to adhere to the following policies:
Students attend 84 hours of didactic in classroom lessons
Students attend 40 hours of externship, to be completed in one week’s time
Students perform a minimum of 50 successful venipunctures in their externship
Students perform 10 skin punctures (finger sticks)
Students are to observe 2 arterial punctures
This legal requirement set is non-negotiable. Therefore, absence from class or externship time is not permitted by the State of California. Being late, leaving early, and/or being absent from class may result in students being dismissed from the program.

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!

We offer both fee-based and CAEP funded programs.

Program held in collaboration with Ceres Adult School is California Adult Education Program Funded.
All class fees are waived for eligible participants.
Childcare provided, children ages 1-12, at Ceres Adult School - free of charge for all program participants.

For Questions call: Ceres Adult School 209.556.1557

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 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 (3 Units)
BIO 116 - Biology A Human Perspective (4 Units)
MDAST 321 - Medical Terminology (3 Units)
Online Readiness Quiz-Will help you to determine if this program is the right fit for you.

How to Apply? Follow these steps:

STEP #1

RSVP for a Mandatory Informational Meeting

STEP #2

Check in with First & Last Name & attend full Informational Meeting

STEP #3

Must be 18 years or older to apply
Complete and Submit the Application with required documents.
Schedule and Attend an Interview, Await further direction.

**Please note, only the applications from participants who attend and sign in at a mandatory meeting will be accepted.

Important Information and Links

READING Level Documentation Required:

Required with Application

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. OR
Register for an in-person, proctored, 55 minute reading comprehension exam administered by
Modesto Junior College Workforce. Score available in 1-2 business days.
Dates to be determined.