Are you already in the medical field and looking to expand your skills? The Phlebotomy Technician 1 program at Contra Costa Medical Career College offers you the opportunity to enhance your expertise by mastering essential blood-drawing techniques and specimen handling. Designed for healthcare professionals, this program provides hands-on training that will enable you to add valuable services to your practice. Elevate your career and make a greater impact in patient care by becoming a certified phlebotomist!
With training from Contra Costa Medical Career College, you can get the training you need in just 4 weeks!
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At Contra Costa Medical Career College, our Phlebotomy Technician 1 program is designed to supplement current healthcare experience, and prepare students to become practicing, state-certified phlebotomists in the State of California. Phlebotomists are trained allied health professionals who draw blood from patients for medical testing. Getting trained and certified in Phlebotomy can enhance your resume and help position you for greater employment opportunities.
In this 4-week course (120 total hours), students learn human anatomy and physiology, as well as proper safety procedures, patient preparation and blood draws, post-puncture care, specimen transport, professionalism, and stress management.
In the Phlebotomy Technician 1 – Avocational Program course, you will learn:
- How to collect and process specimens
- How to explain medical procedures to patients
- How to update patient records
- How to prepare stains and reagents
- How to clean and sterilize equipment
Phlebotomy Technician 1 Program Overview
- Total Weeks in program:
- 4 Weeks/Full Time
- Quarter Credit Hours: 7
- Total Clock Hours: 120
- Didactic Hours: 40
- Practical Training: 80
Students will receive a Certificate of Completion upon graduation and will be prepared to test for certification through the State of California
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