Phlebotomy Technician

The Phlebotomy Technician Training Program prepares students to gain the necessary skills required to work as Phlebotomy Technician in healthcare settings. Students learn and practice the skills related to basic infection control, universal precautions and safety, basic anatomy and physiology of body systems with emphasis on the circulatory system and appropriate medical terminology, specimens' collection and storage, preparation, and care of skin puncture sites, application of basic concepts of communication, professional conduct, patient confidentiality, and legal issues. The Phlebotomy Training is .

Courses required to be eligible to take the exam:

Phlebotomy Technician I (VOC ED381CE)
Phlebotomy Technician I Practicum (VOC ED382CE)
High school transcripts or GED (

Program length: 1 semester (Fall OR Spring - the program will not be offered in the summer)

If you have any questions, attend one of our information sessions.

Application Process

The online application for the program will be available during the application cycle. It is important to read through all of the information prior to applying.

Note: Applicants must be 18 years or older. The clinical sites require anyone visiting their facility for clinical rotations to be 18 years or older. In order to successfully complete the program, you must complete both the theory and clinical components of the course.

Application Dates:

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June 1 - June 15: applicants who apply during this application cycle will begin the course in the Fall semester, if selected.
November 1 - November 15: applicants who apply during this application cycle will begin the course in the Spring semester, if selected.

Step #1: Application

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Submit the application online above. A complete application includes all information on the application is filled out and documents are scanned and saved as a PDF file. Incomplete applications will not be ranked.
High school transcripts or GED ( or Foreign Equivalency.
- Label the transcripts "High School Transcripts".
  - A copy of your high school diploma will not be accepted.
  - An associate or other degrees do not replace a high school diploma. You are required to submit your high school diploma/GED.
  - Keep the opened transcripts for your personal records.
  - To scan your documents, you have the option to visit the ASO Office located near the Health Services Office (formerly the College President's Office).
- How to scan your documents:
  - Scan the document using a device such as a printer or scanner and follow the scanner manufacturer's directions to scan each document to your computer or USB drive.
  - Select the PDF file format option before scanning.
    - Only PDF files of your transcripts and other supporting documents will be accepted.
    - Formats such as JPEG, GIF, BMP, TIF, screenshot, word documents, etc. will not be accepted for the application process.
  - Save your PDF document to a folder in a location on your computer or removable drive that you can easily access (Desktop or Documents folder is suggested).
  - NOTE: Students who do not have access to a personal scanner may choose to use a commercial copying center to have their required documents scanned and made into PDFs that then may be uploaded as part of the application.

Follow these basic directions for uploading documents to your online application:

When prompted on the application to upload your documents marked "Drop Files here or Select Files" click on this button
Find the PDF files you want to upload from your computer or flash drive
Select the file by double clicking on it (tap twice)
Your file will be uploaded

Step #2: Acceptance

Accepted applicants will be notified within a month after the application closes. 20 students will be accepted and 10 will be placed on the waitlist. The selection process is based on completion of the application form by a lottery.

Please note that all communication will be conducted through your ��viog�ٷ��վ email account only. We will not be contacting you by phone, so please check your ��viog�ٷ��վ email regularly for important updates.

Your acceptance letter will include details about a mandatory Orientation session.

Once you are accepted into the program, you will receive an email from the Allied Health office to provide the following documents and you will only have one month to submit all required documents. If the documents are not provided within this timeframe, you will be dropped from the program.

We recommend that you start working on your vaccinations and the TB test as soon as you submit your application form.

Complete the requirements stated in the health record form. The form must be signed by a licensed healthcare practitioner.
Health record form
Purchase a malpractice insurance.
Complete your FIT test and obtain your certificate.
Complete a live scan.
Keep copies of all your documents for your own personal records. The Allied Health office cannot make copies for you.

You will only be ranked if you submit your complete immunization form () and the TB test.

Course Schedule/Registration:

Use the and enter the semester (Fall or Spring), campus (Los Angeles Mission College), unmark "Show Open Classes Only", and select Subject (VOC ED). Scroll down to find the schedules for Phlebotomy Technician I (VOC ED381CE) and Phlebotomy Technician I Practicum (VOC ED382CE).

Registration:
Students will be registered for classes after Orientation Day, provided they have completed all the requirements outlined in the acceptance email. Please note that you must complete both classes. Registration will be handled by the Allied Health Office—students do not register themselves.

Required supplies:

Required supplies to be purchased by the students: Scrubs with name tags, 2 boxes of gloves, gowns (2x)

Requirements: Live scan, FIT test, updated Immunizations record/TB test, High school diploma/GED, malpractice insurance

Contact info:
Allied Health Office Instructional Building 2015 (818) 833-3428 @email
Senior Office Assistant Crescentia Muljawan @email (818) 833-3428
Chair of Life Sciences Department Stephen Brown, Ph.D. (818) 364-7665 @email
Vice Chair of Life Sciences Department Par Mohammadian, RPh, PhD, @email (818) 833-3424
Aracely Molina, CNA Program Director @email (818) 833-3436

Program Requirements

All students must present immunization proof:

Hepatitis B vaccination: Provide documentation of completion of a series of three vaccinations AND • provide proof of immunity via blood titer **Students must start the 3-dose Hepatitis B process (complete at least one dose) before Practicum. Dose 2 is due one month after Dose 1, and Dose 3 is due 5 months after Dose 2.
Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination: Provide documentation of 2 vaccinations OR • provide proof of immunity via blood titer and lab results for both measles and mumps
Meningococcal vaccination: 1 dose
Polio vaccination: Routine poliovirus vaccination of adults residing in the United States is not necessary. However: Recommended for adults who are known or suspected to be unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated against polio should complete a primary vaccination series with inactivated polio vaccine (IPV). Available data do not indicate the need for more than a single lifetime booster dose with IPV for adults.
Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccination: Provide documentation of TDaP vaccination given within the last 10 years
Varicella vaccination (VAR) (Chicken Pox): Provide documentation of 2 vaccinations OR • provide proof of immunity via blood titer
Tuberculosis Screening (TB): Provide documentation of a two-step tuberculosis test and negative results dated within the past year OR if you receive annual screening, provide documentation of one-step tests and negative results from each of the past three years OR provide documentation of a negative QuantiFERON TB Gold test OR provide documentation of a T-Spot test with negative IGRA. If a student has a positive response to any method of TB testing, further documentation of non-active status must be provided.
Influenza Vaccination: You are required to provide documentation of an influenza vaccination. Most students receive this in September and October based on seasonal availability. Ask your healthcare professional for the availability of the vaccine.
COVID-19 Vaccines: The program must adhere to health requirements of the contracted clinical agencies. Effective Date of Recommendation* September 22, 2023. Vaccines: (Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech)
Please use the form when visiting your healthcare provider:

Health record form

Recommendation for Physicals and Immunizations:

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- Contact them for details!
- Foundation Laboratory (Northridge - PSC 135)
  - 17075 Devonshire Blvd. #104 Northridge, CA 91325
  - Phone: (818) 360-7200
- Foundation Laboratory (Northridge - PSC 136)
  - 18251 Roscoe Blvd. Northridge, CA 91324
  - Phone: (818) 341-1405
Express Collections [Drug Testing]
- (, Site Code: CC590):
  - 8780 Van Nuys Blvd. Ste C, Panorama City, CA 91402
  - Phone: (818) 891-2235

Instructions:

Note: Per their underwriting guidelines, they cannot insure anyone under the age of 18.

You can obtain malpractice insurance from

Live scan: Use this form and receive clearance before the orientation day:

ORI: A1776
Authorized Applicant Type: EMPLOYEE 11105(B)(11) PC
Type of License/Certification/Permit: Phlebotomy Student

LA County Live Scan Form

High School Transcripts/diploma OR GED:

The transcripts (high school transcripts or GED ( can be emailed to the admissions office directly, or the student may bring them in person (must be sealed). The GED is requested by the student through the GED agency and sent to the admissions office directly from the agency through email or mail.

Admissions & Records Office
13356 Eldridge Avenue
Sylmar, CA 91342

@email

High school degrees earned outside the United States:

Please use the for more information.

Instructions for Foreign Transcript Evaluation

FIT test:

Fit Test
Under 'Pricing' & 'Packages' purchase the gold box ($74.00). This includes your OSHA health questionnaire & fit test.
Enter coupon code "��viog�ٷ��վ" and the total should come out to $55.50 (not including $3 for the mask that needs to be paid for in person)

Estimated program cost:

Course Tuition: Free through VOC ED non-credit
Blue LA Mission Scrubs: ~$50.00 per set from the ��viog�ٷ��վ bookstore.
Name tag: $2.50
National Health Association (NHA) exam: $125
Phlebotomy NSO Liability Insurance: $30
Phlebotomy Certification license through Laboratory Fields Services (LFS): $100
FIT test (Isolation Mask fitness test): $75 (800) 210-0470
Health Clearance: $85.00; based on individual health insurance plan. If done through : $85.00 without Immunizations (the cost of immunizations vary). You can also obtain a physical exam through our student health center.
Livescan background check: $65.00-75.00.
Castle branch: $30 (site to submit your documents)
Book: Will be provided in the classroom free of charge (free rental).

Note: The cost and fees above are only approximate numbers and may be subject to change. We recommend verifying the details with the appropriate organization or official websites for the most up-to-date information.

Los Angeles Mission College has partnered with Goodwill to support its students. To check for eligibility and apply, use the Goodwill flyer.

Do not complete until you are advised - after the orientation day.

Requirements for Olive View Hospital:

Once you are admitted and registered (you will be notified via email) and after the orientation day, follow the steps below immediately (onboarding could take up to 3 months):

Complete the for Olive View Hospital. Choose 2a instead of 1a-condition of assignment forms.
- Your Sponsor Facility is OLIVE VIEW-UCLA, the assignment division is Pathology, and the sponsor’s name is John Agaton. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Marita Mendoza at (747) 210-3591. Choose 3a under CONDITION OF ASSIGNMENT FORMS (Check One). Check the first box for SCOPE OF ASSIGNMENT (Check One).
After online approval, you will receive an email to contact OVMC -HR at (747) 210-3315 to schedule fingerprinting. Please bring your photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, or passport) and professional license/certificate (if required for your position) as well as the completed and printed.
While you are waiting for yourschedule and or clearance, you must start completing the (the link under #14; the second page shows E2 form; read the instructions carefully on page 4 before completing this form; pay attention to the section where you see "AND" or "OR").
- If you mark declination on the E2 form, you must compete the related sections on K/K-NC Declination form, otherwise, ignore. You do not need to complete the rest of the pages. You can submit the certificate for the FIT testing section. FIT testing (will be on the mandatory orientation day, and gather all the required documents. The E2 form takes a long time to process and approve. Don't forget to sign the form! Also, on top of the form, under the job classification enter" phlebotomy student".

FIT Test:

Before the orientation day, you are required to complete your FIT test. Once you receive the FIT certificate, you are required to upload it immediately on the CastleBranch site as well. Please note that you have to register in advance for the FIT test:

Fit Test
Under 'Pricing' & 'Packages' -> Purchase the gold box ($74.00). This includes your OSHA health questionnaire & fit test.
Enter coupon code "lamc" >the total should come out to $55.50 (not including $3 for the mask that needs to be paid for in-person)

After live scan clearance, you will receive an email to send the E2 form, FIT test certificate, and all the documents (mostly immunizations) to the HR. The Allied Health office will provide you with the details. The documents must be scanned (not pictures) and emailed.

"NOTE: If you don't pass the live scan clearance, you cannot participate in the program."

Pre-placement clearance: Once you have been cleared by Employee Health, will be ready within a week. You can enter the facility only if you have a badge.

You can now start the practicum course. Note: This process takes about 2-3 months. You will be dropped from the classes if you have not completed steps 1 and 2 by the orientation day.

Requirements for Training at Laboratory Corporation of America:

Student Checklist.docx

Requirements for Amicis Research Center:

In addition to the steps above, you are also required to download the Amicis Student Non-Disclosure Agreement Form complete, sign and submit.

Applying for a State of California Phlebotomy License

In order to practice phlebotomy in the state of California you must have your California State License. Please follow the steps below carefully. You must complete Step 1 and Step 2 prior to applying to the State of California for a Phlebotomy License.

Step 1: Successfully pass the phlebotomy class and externship and receive a certificate of completion from the school.

Step 2: Successfully pass the Phlebotomy Certification Examination and receive your national license certification.

Step 3: Apply to the State of California for the Phlebotomy License.

Go to Laboratory Field Services online at:
1. Click on "Create an Online Account".
Follow the instructions to create an account.

(You can save, access, and update your application as needed)

Make sure to write down your username and password. You will receive a confirmation email with your username.

Login to your account with your new username and password.
On the next page, Click on the icon "All License Types".
Select "Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1" from the list of licenses and click "Next".
Review the Privacy Disclaimer and check the box at the bottom of the page to accept the terms and then click "Proceed"
Answer the following question, "Have you held a license issued by CDPH?" (California Department of Public Health). For most students, the answer will be “NO”. Click "Submit".
You will be prompted to complete an application (be sure to validate your address by selecting the "validate" button). When finished, click "Next".
Under Need a License/Certificate? Apply Here click on "Apply Now".
Verify your information and fill in "No" in the Conviction Details section if you have not had a conviction. Click "Next".
Under the "Select License or Certification Category", chose "Phlebotomist" and click "Next".

On the next page chose "Certified Phlebotomy Technician I" and click "Next".
1. On this page, you will enter Education Details, Training Details and Certification Details. For each section, click "Add New..." and add the required information. Please note, you will add training information for the didactic (classroom portion) and practical (externship portion) of the program.
1. Education Details: click "Add New"

- - Enter your High School, GED and/or College information.
  - Enter number of units completed (check your high school transcript, most schools require at least 220 units for graduation).

Training Details 1: click "Add New" Didactic
1. Select Didactic training and enter the information. (This information is located on your phlebotomy program certificate of completion from the school)
2. Select training school listed on your certificate
3. Enter the training hours of 40
Training Details 2: click "Add New" Practical
1. Select "Practical Training" and enter the externship information. (This information is located on your CA Statement of Phlebotomy Practical Training Form)
2. Make sure to enter "40" for the training hours
Do not fill out "Experience Details" unless you have been advised to and have completed the Letter of Phlebotomy Experience form with over 1040 hours of on the job experience. Most students will not complete this section.
Certification Details: Add National Healthcareer Association, certificate number and effective date.

Once all the information is completed, click "Next"

All of the following documents must be uploaded to the following page:
1. Copy of your certificate of completion.
2. Copy of your national certification certificate from the National Healthcareer Association.
3. Your original California Statement of Phlebotomy Practical Training form.
The following page includes education information. No action is required. Click "Next"
The following page includes the address to mail your official transcripts.
1. Official high school transcripts (or college including 24 credits and 2.0+ GPA) must be sent directly to LFS from the office of the school, college, or university you attended. For some schools, transcripts can be requested online. Contact the school and request your transcript be sent to:

Laboratory Field Services - Phlebotomy Program

850 Marina Bay Parkway, Bldg. P 1^st Floor Richmond, CA 94804

1. No additional information is required on this page. Click "Next"
Electronically sign the Application Attestation
1. Click the box "Accept" under the signature then click "Next".
The following page includes education information. No action is required. Click "Next"
The following page includes the address to mail your official transcripts.
1. Official high school transcripts (or college including 24 credits and 2.0+ GPA) must be sent directly to LFS from the office of the school, college, or university you attended. For some schools, transcripts can be requested online. Contact the school and request your transcript be sent to:

Laboratory Field Services - Phlebotomy Program

850 Marina Bay Parkway, Bldg. P 1^st Floor Richmond, CA 94804

1. No additional information is required on this page. Click "Next"
Electronically sign the Application Attestation
1. Click the box "Accept" under the signature then click "Next".
Payment- The non-refundable application fee is $100 and must be paid with a Visa or MasterCard. Click "Pay Now" to enter payment information.

Applicants will receive an e-mail that their application and payment has been received.

Application Status:

For information on the status of your application, go to

and click on "Login into Your Account".

The processing time for state license varies greatly, but usually takes approximately 30 days. Please be patient.

Questions:

If you have issues completing the online application or submitting your application you can e-mail Laboratory Field Services at @email. Make sure to include your LFS assigned application ID Number in the subject line of your email.

If you receive a deficiency letter or correspondence from LFS requiring additional information, contact the Allied Health Office at @email or (818) 833-3428.

Clarification on NHA Certification Eligibility

Students who completed the EKG and Phlebotomy programs but have not yet tested through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) do not need to retake the courses in order to sit for the exam.

Please note that the NHA exam may be taken up to three times. If a student is unsuccessful after three attempts, re-enrollment in the program is required to regain eligibility for another attempt.

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