The MJC Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 Program offers not-for-credit Fee Based
and Free classes. To learn more about the programs click on Fee Based Program and/or Free Program below.
If you would like to be notified when the application process opens for the Fee Based
Program (classes starting February 2027) complete the Spring Fee Based Phlebotomy Interest List.
Not accepting applications at this time, please check back in Spring 2027.
Becoming a Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 in California
Graduate from an Accredited Phlebotomy Training Program
Pass a National Exam – Approximately $134.00
Apply to the California Department of Health, Laboratory Field Services for your License
– Approximately $150. This Licensure must be renewed every year 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!
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:
Students attend 84 hours of didactic in classroom lessons.
Students will complete 40 hours of externship:
Practical Instruction in a Clinical Setting.
Students are placed in a 40 hour externship to be completed in one week, Monday-Friday,
8 hours per 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.
Externship sites require all students to pass a drug screening, criminal background
check, and provide proof of immunizations.
Attendance Policy
Due to California State requirements, absence from class or externship time is not
permitted. Being late, leaving early, and/or being absent from class may result in
students being dismissed from the program.
This program is designed to be completed in approximately 6 to 8 months.
Admission Requirements
You must be 18 years of age or older by the start of class
You mustbe a high school graduate or possess a high school equivalency certificate. Foreign academic transcripts must be translated and evaluatedby a LFS approved entity – this applies to applicants with transcripts from foreign countries ONLY.
You mustattend a mandatory informational meeting
You mustmeet the reading assessment requirement
You must pass and maintain a clean criminal background check and maintain a clean drug screening
(Information given on 1st day of class)
Application Process
Please read carefully, your application will not be accepted unless you have met the
requirements below.
Attending an Informational Meeting is required to apply for the program.
Fee Based Program: No Informational Meetings currently scheduled. To be notified when the application process opens for the Fee Based Program complete
the Spring Fee Based Phlebotomy Interest List.
Free Program - Sponsored by Ceres Adult School: No Informational Meetings currently scheduled.
Fee Based Program: Not currently accepting applications for this program. please check back later for
program and application dates. To be notified when the application process opens for the Fee Based Program complete
the Spring Fee Based Phlebotomy Interest List.
Free Program - Sponsored by Ceres Adult School: Not currently accepting applications for this program. please check back later for
program and application dates.
