Phlebotomy Technician Training Program Brochure

This course equips aspiring phlebotomists and those pursuing medical careers with the foundational knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes needed for interactions with various Healthcare Disciplines including the Clinical laboratory settings. Through hands-on practice, instructor guidance, and a clinical practicum, students build confidence in blood collection techniques. Key topics covered include communication, medical terminology, specimen collection, basic anatomy and physiology, and managing venipuncture complications. The curriculum aligns with National Health Career Association (NHA) standards, preparing students for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certification Examination.

Mission

The mission of our Certified Phlebotomy Technician Training Program is to provide a comprehensive and accessible learning experience that equips all students with the necessary skills, knowledge, and ethical standards necessary to excel in phlebotomy. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every student can thrive. Our program focuses on blood collection, patient care, and laboratory safety, combining expert instruction with real-world practice. By emphasizing compassionate healthcare, we aim to prepare students to be confident, capable, and empathetic phlebotomy professionals who contribute to the well-being of patients and healthcare teams.

Equity and Inclusion

Bakersfield College is committed to creating and fostering a positive, safe, and conducive learning environment based on open communication where diversity, equity, and inclusion are recognized, valued, and inform thoughtful decision-making and action. BC embraces individual differences and expects all employees and students to respect these differences and accept an understanding that individuals have unique perspectives, behaviors, and worldviews that may be different from their own.

Certified Phlebotomy Technician - 1 Requirements

Pre-requisite

MEDS B37 – Medical Terminology course must be completed at the time of application.

Students are required to show proof of a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) card. This BLS card must be valid at all times. This requirement can be fulfilled by completion of Medical Science B52 (MEDS B52) Basics Life Support for Healthcare Providers course.

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Registration Information

Students register for this course Medical Science B55 (MEDS B55) during assigned registration appointment day and time. Completing an update form for the term you intend on registering will ensure assignment of a registration date and time. For course offerings and times check the class schedule.

Course Requirements

Essential Technical Standards

Bakersfield College nursing faculty have the responsibility to education and prepare students to become competent nurses who safely care for their patients and families using critical judgment, broadly based knowledge, and refined technical skills. Individuals interested in applying for admission to the programs should review the Essential Technical Standards to develop a better understanding of the skills, abilities and behavioral characteristics required to successfully progress in, and graduate from our programs. To be qualified for the NATP course, individuals must be able to meet Essential Technical Standards, with or without reasonable accommodations. For further information regarding services and resources to students with disabilities and/or to request accommodations please contact the Disabled Student Programs & Services located in the Center for Student Success (CSS) Building, 1st floor, CSS 10 ((661)395-4334).

Requirements	Standards	Examples
Mobility	Physical ability, flexibility, strength, and stamina	Various abilities for long periods of time, including: standing, walking, bending, flexing, twisting, kneeling, reaching over head above shoulders Pushing, pulling lifting and carrying a minimum of 35 pounds Assist patients with repositioning, transfers, and/or transport Move quickly to respond to emergencies
Motor Skills	Coordination and dexterity	Gross and fine motor skills sufficient to perform patient care and procedures such as manipulate medical equipment and accessories, knobs, buttons, computers and keyboards
Visual	Use of sight	Visual skills, depth perception, color identification necessary to perform assessments, including signs and symptoms Read body/facial expressions Read and interpret written word
Hearing	Use of auditory sense	Ability to hear and interpret environmental noises, including verbal orders, equipment and fire alarms, cries for help, elements of physical assessment
Tactile	Use of touch	Ability to sense heat, cold, pain and pressure
Communication	Use the English language effectively by means of speech, reading and writing. Demonstrate sensitive and effective interactions with patients, families and health care team	Accurately elicit, interpret and convey medical and other info using verbal, nonverbal, written, assisted (TTY) and/or electronic devices Effectively communicate with individuals and teams Determine a deeper meaning or significance in what is being expressed Connect with others to sense and stimulate reactions
Acquire Knowledge	Ability to possess clinical inquiry, seek resources of knowledge, and become a lifelong learner	Demonstrate curiosity while learning Acquire, conceptualize and use evidence-based information Develop solutions and responses beyond memorization
Clinical Judgment	Ability to critical think, problem solve and make decisions Intellectual and conceptual abilities	Accomplish, direct, and interpret assessment of persons, families and/or communities Develop, implement and evaluate plans of care or direct the development, implementation and evaluation of care
Professional Attitude	Demonstrate concern for others, integrity, ethical conduct, interest, motivation and accountability Acquire interpersonal skills for professional interactions and diverse individuals, families and health care teams Emotional and mental stability	Maintain effective, mature and sensitive relationships with clients/patients, students, faculty, staff and other professionals under all circumstances Function effectively under stress and adapt to changing environments Operate in different cultural settings Work productively, drive engagement and demonstrate presence as a member of a team

Physical Examination Requirements

A physical examination completed by a Healthcare Provider, of the student's choice, is required upon entering the Program. This is to demonstrate that a student is in good physical and mental health and meets the Essential Technical Standards necessary to meet the course objectives. Appropriate immunizations and/or vaccinations are also required and are performed at the student's expense.

Drug/Alcohol Screening

As a condition of enrollment into any Allied Health course with a clinical laboratory component, students are required to submit to and pass a designated drug and alcohol screening at the student's expense. Additionally, students may be asked to undergo drug and alcohol screening anytime during the semester. *Although the State of California has legalized cannabis use, it is still illegal under federal law.

Background Screening and Certification Eligibility

As a condition of enrollment into any Allied Health course with a clinical laboratory component, students are required to complete and submit a background check at the student's expense.

Student must submit fingerprints for Department of Justice screening.
Student will need to provide a Social Security card/Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) card and a valid government issued photo ID.
Students are required to show proof of a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) card. The BLS card must be valid while enrolled in the NATP course.

Estimated Program Costs (Gainful Employment)

Students will be required to purchase uniforms, textbooks and selected equipment, provide transportation to off-campus clinical education sites and pay current college fees. See the Estimated Program Costs.

Licensure/Certification Eligibility

Students with misdemeanor and/or felony convictions may be prevented from receiving certification or licensure from the State. Anyone who would like clarification may contact the Department of Public Health at LFSphlebotomy@cdph.ca.gov.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement

In accordance with the requirements of the Civil Rights Act, Bakersfield College provides services and benefits to students regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, marital status, medical condition, or disability. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to administration and participation in vocational education programs. (Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.)

Certified Phlebotomy Technician Training Program Curriculum

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician Training Program is organized into three major components: theory, skill attainment, and supervised clinical training. Students will complete a minimum of 108 hours of training to complete the program, 48 hours of theory, 20 hours Lab Skills Attainment and 40 hours of supervised training in the clinical setting. The curriculum is outlined in 2 modules, wherein lesson plans outline the knowledge, skills and attitudes students learn that are essential to the practice of a Certified Phlebotomy Technician.

Course	Course Description	Units
MEDS B55	Certified Phlebotomy Technician	4.0
Note: Fall/Spring class hours will be 4 hours per day, 2 days per week. Clinical site training (Externship) hours are typically 8 hours per day for 1 week (5 days).

NOTE: For those students interested in continuing their education and exploring different careers in healthcare, you are encouraged to meet with your Health Science Pathway Advisor/Counselor.