Phlebotomy - Program Overview
(BASIC/ADVANCED COURSE)
Program Information:
This program provides education for individuals seeking a career in the laboratory as a California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I). The 320-hour basic certified CPT I Program provides 80 hours theory didactic, 80 hours in-class practicum, and 160 hours clinical.
The didactic and practical course will take place at participating affiliations in Northern California. Participants of the program can expect substantial off-campus study in preparation for classroom training.
Individuals who successfully complete the Basic/Advanced Phlebotomy Technician program will receive a certificate of completion from KPSAHS allowing students to sit for the National certification examination. Upon passing the National examination graduates are eligible to apply to the State for CPT I certification.
Graduates of the CPT I program may earn a CPT II certificate from the State by completing an additional documented 22 arterial punctures. This clinical training is not included in the KPSAHS curriculum. There is a $50.00 processing fee for the CPT II certification (no cash- all payments by check, money order, or credit card). The State of California Department of Health Services requires a separate application for the CPT II certification.
Please contact the school at (510) 231-5000 or Toll Free at 1(888) 299-0077 for a list of program dates.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician Duties
The primary responsibilities for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician I involve venipuncture and skin puncture. More complex procedures are performed in a Medical Center or Clinical
Please Note: The Information provided in this website is subject to change without notice.
Phlebotomy
Program Information Seminars
FYI: KPSAHS will be closed Thrusday, July 10th 2008 (11:00am-2:30pm)
We will re-open for the information session at 3pm
- June 05, 2008 3-5 PM
- July 10, 2008 3-5 PM
- August 07, 2008 3-5PM
- September 11, 2008 3-5PM
- October 09, 2008 3-5PM
If you are interested in participating please contact us at (510) 231-5000
Program Application
- Phlebotomy Program Application Adobe Acrobat required.
Application Deadlines
- Applications are accepted on a monthly basis.