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 in a clinical rotation.

How long does it take to complete a phlebotomy program?

Phlebotomist school is short in length—one to two semesters, or 4 to 8 months, depending on your school—and prepares you to work with patients and in different settings such as labs, blood banks, and hospitals.

Is becoming a phlebotomist hard?

Is it hard to become a phlebotomist? Being a phlebotomist is not hard but it does require lots of training and practice. Phlebotomists will learn a lot on the job and will get better as they gain more experience drawing blood. This job may be difficult for individuals who are sensitive to the sight of bodily fluids.