Phlebotomy Technician Training Program Brochure
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.
Course Requirements
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.
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.)
