We offer phlebotomy classes to fit your schedule including weekday, evening and weekend phlebotomy training classes to help you obtain your Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) certificate. Our training programs for the phlebotomy certification is fast paced and comprehensive with small class sizes typically between 10 and 16 students. Successful completion of phlebotomy class will get you nationally certified and make you eligible to apply for a state license with the California Department of Public Health – Division of Laboratory Field Services.

This course is designed for students with at 40 – 1040 hours of on-the-job phlebotomy experience* and are seeking to obtain a CPT I license. It includes the 20 hours of Basic Phlebotomy Didactic and 20 hours of Advanced Phlebotomy Didactic required by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and is offered during the week and on weekends. Students will also need to pass the National Exam for Phlebotomy Technicians in order to be eligible to apply for a CPTI license. Students who have not yet taken the National Exam exam can sign up via PhlebotomyU.

PhlebotomyU Phlebotomy Program

Embark on a rewarding career as a certified phlebotomy technician with PhlebotomyU, a leader in phlebotomy training with over 30 years of expertise and more than 5000 certification exams issued. Our program offers comprehensive hands-on training and clinical externships through affiliated hospitals and clinics, providing a strong foundation for immediate entry into the healthcare field. Benefit from flexible course formats, tailored career resources, and a curriculum licensed by leading California regulatory bodies, ensuring you gain the skills and credentials to succeed in this vital profession.

Program Details:

• Cost: Full phlebotomy certification course tuition is $2900. The CPT1 License Advanced Phlebotomy Course costs $700 plus a $250 non-refundable registration fee. Total costs including supplies and books may range from $4789 to $4855 depending on campus location.
• Duration: Varies by schedule: 4 weeks (Monday-Friday morning), 5 weeks (Monday-Friday evening), or 10 weeks (weekend classes). Includes 40 hours of didactic training, 40-60 hours of hands-on practical training, and a 40-120 hour clinical externship.
• Schedule: Primarily in-person with scheduled morning, evening, and weekend classes. An online phlebotomy course option is available for experienced individuals.
• Prerequisites: Submission of an official or unofficial high school or GED transcript or equivalent.
• Accreditations: Licensed by the California Department of Public Health-Laboratory Field Services (CDPH-LFS) and the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).
• Career Outcomes: The program provides tailored career resources such as resume building, career guidance, interviewing tips, and access to a dedicated phlebotomist job board to support student success in becoming certified phlebotomy technicians.

PhlebotomyU offers the following courses: Phlebotomy Full Course (CPT I), Abbreviated Phlebotomy Courses & Blood Withdrawal. Obtain a national and California state phlebotomy certification with our Phlebotomy Full Course. Simply submit your official or unofficial high school or GED transcript or equivalent and enroll in our San Diego phlebotomy program. Our phlebotomy classes begin every month and come in different schedule formats including: 4 weeks, Monday-Friday Morning classes; 10 weeks, Saturday & Sunday Weekend phlebotomy classes; 5 weeks, Monday-Friday Evening classes. Course completion time can vary. Each class consists of 40 hours of didactic phlebotomy training and 40-60 hours of hands on practical training. Our course also includes the national phlebotomy exam and an additional 40-120 hour clinical phlebotomy externship at one of our affiliated hospitals or clinics.