About
The Phlebotomy Technician program is offered with a duration of (15) night classes, 4-hours per night in Turlock, a total of 58-hours; plus an externship with minimum 40-hours to meet state requirements. This program provides education for individuals seeking a career in the laboratory as a California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I). The mission of the Phlebotomy Technician Program is to graduate highly qualified professional and compassionate Phlebotomy Technicians. The primary goal of the Phlebotomy Technician Program is to education students with didactic, laboratory, clinical experiences that encompass emerging and innovative technologies in the preparation for a health care career as a Phlebotomist Technician. The Phlebotomist duties: taking patient histories, preparing puncture sites, drawing blood by way of venipuncture, and preparing fluid samples for laboratory testing. This training meets the California Department of Public Health requirements for eligibility to take the Phlebotomy Technician Certification Examination.
Organization
First Lady Permanente
First Lady Permanente College
First Lady Permanente College, headquartered in Turlock, CA, serves California's Central Valley as a higher education institution specializing in healthcare and vocational training. It offers comprehensive programs including LVN, CNA, CPT, CMA, EMT, and Paramedic training, alongside continuing education courses like IV Therapy and EKG Interpretation. The college provides AHA certifications for CPR, AED, and BLS, emphasizing hands-on training with externships and preparing students for certification and employment in healthcare. It is approved by the BPPE as a private post-secondary institution and serves over 10,000 students annually.
Highlights:
- Certified American Heart Association training center
- Offers nationally recognized continuing education certifications approved by multiple California healthcare boards (Board of Registered Nursing, California Department of Public Health, Emergency Medical Services Agency)
- Emphasizes hands-on training with externships
- Mission focuses on empowering students through quality education and professional skill development to save lives and serve the community
- Provides comprehensive healthcare education and nationally recognized continuing education programs