A public institution, Lake Tahoe Community College opened in 1975 and has a total enrollment of around 4,000 students. The school's phlebotomy training program consists of two courses, a didactic or classroom portion, and a clinical portion. Completing the courses requires 1,040 hours of study. In the classroom component, students learn basic anatomy of the circulatory system, sanitation and hygiene and how to reognize and avoid potential complications during specimen collection. During the clinical hours, students gain experience taking samples from patients of all ages and body types. The program features open enrollment to all students with a high school diploma or GED.
Lake Tahoe Community College
1 College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530-541-4660
http://ltcc.edu/
Established in 1999, California Technical Education College is a private, for-profit educational institution. To enroll in the institutions's phlebotomy technician training program, students must have a high school diploma or GED and receive a passing score on an English examination if another language is their native tongue. The program requires four weeks of full-time study with students taking courses or completing laboratory work for 40 hours each week. Among the required classes are medical terminology, anatomy, infection control, patient identification, and waste disposal. Academic advising is provided for all students as well as job placement assistance.
California Technical Education College
1636 Wilshire Blvd.
3rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA, 90017
213-989-2004
http://caltechcollege.com/web/index.php
With locations in San Francisco and San Jose, Bay Area Medical Academy is a private institution specializing exclusively in health-related fields. Phlebotomy programs offered at the school include two-week accelerated weekday, five-week weekend only, and four-week weeknight only. In addition to scientific and safety classes, students also receive training in patient care, communications, and human relations. All three training programs include short externships at one of 20 clinics or settings in the greater San Francisco area. The school offers no-interest payment plans and participates in state vocational rehabilitation financial aid programs.
Bay Area Medical Academy
1 Hallidie Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-217-0077
http://bamasf.com/
Founded in 1965, MTI College is a private vocational college in the capital city of Sacramento. The school boasted a 98 percent job placement rate for its 2008 class, according to the college's website. The school's phlebotomy program is available only for students who have one year of experience in medical assisting or have previously completed a medical assisting training program at MTI. The required curriculum includes a 40-hour clinical externship at area facilities. The school pairs each student with a financial aid counselor who helps identify sources of funding to offset the cost of tuition at the school.
MTI College
5221 Madison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95841
916-339-1500
http://mticollege.edu/