Program Overview
The application for our Spring 2024 Phlebotomy Technician Program will be open from December 11, 2023 through Friday, January 12th, 2024. Sign up for our Email Newsletter to receive updates about our programs. Video: Take a sneak peek into our Phlebotomy program! See what our classes look like, meet our instructors and find out why students choose Butte County ROP.
Program Description
This 11-week program (106 clock hours) prepares students to draw blood specimens from patients as requested by hospitals and referring physicians. The curriculum includes infection control, universal precautions, anatomy and physiology of body systems with emphasis on circulatory systems, skin preparation and punctures, laboratory tests, terminology, specimen handling and age-specific patient needs. In addition, for one week during the program, students will gain real-world, on-the-job training through our “Community Classroom.” This unpaid learning experience prepares students for a successful transition into the workplace. Program Objectives Students successfully completing this program are eligible to sit for the National Exam for Certified Phlebotomy Technician and apply to become a California State Certified Phlebotomy Technician. Note: This program does not qualify for financial aid. Academic requirements
Prerequisites
Non-US transcripts All non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated by "Current Members" of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or "Endorsed Members" of the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). This allows LFS to determine if your education is equivalent to a U.S. college or university education. The evaluation service will send an evaluation of your educational institution and academic courses directly to LFS. To obtain an application, instructions, and information, visit them on the web:
If you are an applicant whose education and training/experience is from a non-U.S. school, college, university, or clinical laboratory, please make sure that your name is printed in English on all your transcripts and supporting documents and that it matches your name on the application. |
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