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PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN – AVOCATIONAL PROGRAM

PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN – AVOCATIONAL PROGRAM

Are you already in the medical field and looking to expand your skills? The Phlebotomy program at Central Coast College offers you the opportunity to enhance your expertise by mastering essential blood-drawing techniques and specimen handling. Designed for healthcare professionals, this program provides hands-on training that will enable you to add valuable services to your practice. Elevate your career and make a greater impact in patient care by becoming a certified phlebotomist!

With training from Central Coast College, you can get the training you need in just 12 weeks!

At Central Coast College, our avocational Phlebotomy program is designed to supplement current healthcare experience, and prepare students to become practicing, state-certified phlebotomists in the State of California. Phlebotomists are trained allied health professionals who draw blood from patients for medical testing. Getting trained and certified in Phlebotomy can enhance your resume and help position you for greater employment opportunities.

In this 12-week course (96 total hours), students learn human anatomy and physiology, as well as proper safety procedures, patient preparation and blood draws, post-puncture care, specimen transport, professionalism, and stress management.

Phlebotomy Technician – Avocational Program Overview

  • Total Weeks in program: 12 Weeks
  • Total Clock Hours: 96
  • Classroom Hours: 56
  • Clinical Externship Hours: 40
  • Teacher/Student ratio:
    • Class Lecture: 1/20
    • Class Lab: 1/20

In the Phlebotomy Technician – Avocational Program course, you will learn:

  • How to collect and process specimens
  • How to explain medical procedures to patients
  • How to update patient records
  • How to prepare stains and reagents
  • How to clean and sterilize equipment

At CCC, we also offer an Advanced Phlebotomy Technician avocational program. This 4-week course (28 total hours) is designed for students with documented healthcare experience, preferably in medical assisting. To enroll in the Advanced Phlebotomy course, students must meet all State requirements for advanced phlebotomy and provide evidence of the State’s approval of work experience. Students with sufficient work experience may not need to take the entire 4-week program to be eligible for certification.

Students will receive a Certificate of Completion upon graduation and will be prepared to test for certification through the State of California.

Click to View the Phlebotomy Technician Avocational Program Flyer

We currently offer a Phlebotomy program designed for experienced healthcare professionals looking to expand their skills.

FAQs about Central Coast College’s Phlebotomy Technician Program

What Does a Phlebotomy Technician Do?

A phlebotomy technician draws blood from patients for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. They label and handle samples, maintain equipment, and ensure patient comfort and safety during the procedure. Accuracy, hygiene, and professionalism are key to their role in medical diagnostics and patient care.

How Long is Central Coast College’s Phlebotomy Technician Program?

Central Coast College’s Phlebotomy Technician program can be completed in as few as 12 weeks!

Is Central Coast College’s Phlebotomy Technician Program Online or In-Person?

Central Coast College’s Phlebotomy Technician program is offered in person. Students learn in the classroom while completing hands-on training in labs on campus. All students also gain valuable experience through an externship.

What Types of Jobs Can I Find After Completing Central Coast College’s Phlebotomy Technician program?

Many of Central Coast College’s Phlebotomy Technician graduates go to work in hospitals, clinics, labs, and other medical facilities. Our Career Services department provides every student with a wide range of career support services and comprehensive job placement assistance.

How Does Central Coast College’s Phlebotomy Technician Program Prepare Me For A Job?

Central Coast College’s Phlebotomy Technician program is designed for students with at least 6 months’ work experience in a healthcare setting, who are seeking additional skills or certifications to add to their portfolio. Students are trained to perform a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and precautions including vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Our hands-on training prepares you for the tasks employers are hiring for, so you can step confidently into your healthcare career. Our Career Services department also provides every student with a wide range of support services and job placement assistance.

What Will I Get When I Complete Central Coast College’s Phlebotomy Technician Program?

Graduates of Central Coast College’s Phlebotomy Technician program receive a Certificate of Completion and will be prepared to test for certification through the State of California. 

What Do I Need to Enroll in the Phlebotomy Technician Program at Central Coast College?

To enroll, you’ll need a high school diploma or a GED and proof of 6 months of experience in a healthcare setting. Submit an interest form, visit our campus, or call 831-424-6767 to get in contact with our admissions team.