Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Completion Crafton - Certificate of Completion

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This non-credit certificate program is designed to fulfuill requirements to become a certified phlebtomoty tech I (CPT-I) for the state of California. Upon satisfactory completion of the didactic and intern portions of the program, the student will be able to apply for a CPT-I license from the Laboratory Field Services, Califronia Department of Health Services. 

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

perform venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques to obtain blood specimens from a patient by using accepted phlebotomy methods.

explain the proper procedure for obtaining and submitting blood samples

perform entry level competencies in phlebotomy as outlined by the California department of Health Services

Program Map

O Available Online
GE General Education
Program Requirement

1st Semester

This non-credit certificate program prepares students for entry-level employment as phlebotomy technicians in hospitals, clinical laboratories, physician offices, and other healthcare settings. The program consists of 48 hours of classroom / lab instruction and 40 hours of supervised clinical practice. Students interested in applying to the Phlebotomy Technician program must follow the Steps to Enrollment, be 18 years old or older, and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. For more information or questions, call Program Assistant Megan Hernandez at 909-389-3522 or email mhernan@craftonhills.edu or email cna@craftonhills.edu.
CNA/N 650
Phlebotomy Technician I Theory
This noncredit course provides theoretical and laboratory preparation for entry-level certification as a phlebotomy technician; includes overview of federal and state regulations governing clinical laboratories; focuses on vascular anatomy and physiology and performance of venipuncture and dermal puncture techniques, describes additional responsibilities of phlebotomy technicians as members of the health care team; requires demonstration of skill competency.

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CNA/N 651
Phlebotomy Technician I Clinical
This program is designed to fulfill the clinical training requirements to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPTI) for the State of California. Upon meeting the admission requirements, satisfactorily completing the didactic and externship portions of the program, and receiving a passing grade on an approved national certifying exam plus certification from such agency, the student will be able to apply for a CPTI license from the Laboratory Field Services, California Department of Health Services. The class is taught through lectures, class exercises (basic and advanced), and clinical experiences at local externship sites (practical). Students will be trained to perform a variety of blood collection methods using the proper techniques. These methods include the evacuated tube system, syringe collection, winged infusion collection, and capillary puncture on adults, children, and infants.

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