About
Montes Healthcare College's Phlebotomy Technician Training in Gardena, California, prepares students to collect blood specimens, prepare samples, and perform related laboratory procedures. The program prepares students for the California Department of Public Health certification exam and the National HealthCareer Association exam associated with Certified Phlebotomy Technician I licensure. Training combines classroom instruction, on-campus laboratory practice, and a supervised clinical externship, totaling 88 hours across three modules. Classes are offered during evening and weekend hours, with externship scheduling assigned by the clinical site. Program completion requires 50 successful venipunctures and 10 successful skin punctures. The page does not identify a diploma, GED, age minimum, or other admission requirement.
At a glance
- Format: Hybrid
- Tuition: $250 registration fee at enrollment; remaining balance divided into equal monthly installments
- Leads to: California Department of Public Health certification exam and National HealthCareer Association exam for Certified Phlebotomy Technician I
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Montes Healthcare College
Montes HealthCare College is a healthcare training institution in Gardena, California, preparing students for careers in Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy. Its programs combine administrative, clinical, and laboratory instruction, with training that can include patient care, blood draws, injections, EKGs, vital signs, and specimen collection. The college offers both in-person and hybrid formats, including options designed for full-time and part-time schedules. Coursework emphasizes practical skills for work in medical offices, hospitals, blood donor sites, and laboratory draw stations. Montes HealthCare College was established by physicians with extensive medical-field experience and describes its mission as preparing students for rewarding careers while enriching the community. Its curriculum also includes job preparation, professional development, and assistance related to employment opportunities.