Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 Program

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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.