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Phlebotomy Technician Program

Unlock a vital role in healthcare with Downey Adult School's comprehensive Phlebotomy Technician Program. This program is meticulously designed to equip you with essential hands-on skills in venipuncture, capillary puncture, and specimen handling, preparing you for immediate employment and certification opportunities in the rapidly growing healthcare field. With a hybrid learning approach and a strong emphasis on practical skills and job readiness, this program offers a clear pathway to a rewarding career as a certified phlebotomist, empowering you to make a direct impact on patient care.

Program Details:

  • Cost: $1,499 (includes 40 hours classroom instruction and 40 hours externship)
  • Duration: 3-4 weeks (approximately 80 hours total)
  • Schedule: Hybrid modality, combining on-campus and online teaching components. Flexible day, evening, and online classes offered by Downey Adult School.
  • Prerequisites: Official High School Diploma or GED certificate, and submission of all required documents and program fee at registration.
  • Accreditations: Accredited by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Laboratory Field Services. Nationally accredited and approved by the Council on Occupational Education (COE).
  • Career Outcomes: Prepares students for certification and employment opportunities in the healthcare field, emphasizing practical skills and job readiness. (Specific employment rates and job titles are not provided in the data.)

Organization

Downey Adult School

Downey Adult School

Established in 1940, Downey Adult School is a higher education institution offering a wide range of career technical education programs designed to provide adults with relevant and industry-specific skills. With flexible day, evening, and online classes, the school emphasizes student success through excellent teaching, student externships, and job readiness skills development. It employs approximately 108 staff members to provide accessible and industry-relevant education.

Highlights:

  • Offers comprehensive career technical education programs
  • Provides flexible day, evening, and online classes
  • Focuses on student success and job readiness
  • Features unique programs like Massage Therapy and Court Reporting
  • Offers a notable 3-4 week hybrid Phlebotomy Technician program with hands-on training
  • Accredited by the California Department of Public Health and the Council on Occupational Education (COE)
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