BAMA Institute Phlebotomy Technician Program

Embark on a rewarding healthcare career with BAMA Institute's Phlebotomy Technician program. Approved by the CA Department of Public Health for CPT-1 certification, this program offers a unique blend of classroom lectures, hands-on lab training, and essential clinical externships, providing real-world experience. Benefit from caring and experienced instructors, a student-centered learning environment with personalized attention, and strong employer partnerships that make BAMA Institute a premier talent pool for medical facilities in the Bay Area. Graduates receive ongoing career services, including resume and interview assistance, to ensure successful entry into the healthcare field.

Program Details:

• Cost: Approximately $3,522
• Duration: 60 hours of classroom training and 40 to 160 hours of clinical externship
• Schedule: In-person with classroom lectures, lab training, and clinical externships
• Prerequisites: High school diploma, GED, or higher-level degree; ESL students must pass an English test; provide two sealed official transcripts; payment of a minimum deposit; compliance with health and background requirements as applicable
• Accreditations: Approved by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for CPT-1 certification; associated with the National Health Association and the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
• Career Outcomes: Strong employer partnerships and ongoing career services to support job placement in medical facilities in the Bay Area. A Phlebotomy Refresher Course is also available for healthcare professionals seeking certification preparation or reentering the workforce.

Our comprehensive sixty (60) hour ECG/EKG Technician Course provides students with the critical skills required to function as EKG Technicians, and prepares them to take the national electrocardiograph technician certification exam. The program consists of both didactic and clinical instruction.

Topics include anatomy and physiology of the heart, medical disease processes, medical terminology, ethics, laboratory assisting, electrocardiography and overview of echocardiography. Hands-on training labs introduce the student to the function and proper use of the EKG machine, 12-lead placement and interpretation, Holter Monitoring, stress testing and other clinical practices. After completion of the course students will be able to quickly and easily recognize significant cardiac events.