They offer phlebotomy training, provide career opportunities in the medical field. Their courses in drawing and analyzing blood cover a wide range of subjects, and are develop mentally oriented, serving the novice as well as certified medical assistants and lab technologists. Current regulations allow unlicensed personnel to perform venipuncture, skin puncture, or arterial puncture for the purpose of withdrawing blood for test purposes provided they have received specific training. The regulation specifies a minimum of ten hours of training and three venipuncture and three skin punctures under the supervision of a physician or bioanalyst. Ideal for health professionals seeking to expand their current skills, for currently employed phlebotomists, or for those interested in a profession in laboratory medicine, this training program is approved by the California Department of Health, Laboratory Field Services.
Successful participants receive a certificate in phlebotomy.
Over 100 hours of supervised clinical experience are provided at Loma Linda University Medical Center and other medical affiliates, allowing participants to achieve proficiency in the health care setting. San Francisco State University - The Phlebotomy Training Program is 180 hours in length. The 120 hour clinical component consists of instruction and hands-on phlebotomy practice performing venipuncture and capillary puncture on adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.