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. For over 20 years, California College for Health Sciences has been dedicated to providing an education to working professionals. Their accredited distance learning programs give the student the freedom to complete their degree while continuing to meet work, family and community commitments. 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.