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Phlebotomy Technician

The Phlebotomy Technician Training Program prepares students to gain the necessary skills required to work as Phlebotomy Technician in healthcare settings. Students learn and practice the skills related to basic infection control, universal precautions and safety, basic anatomy and physiology of body systems with emphasis on the circulatory system and appropriate medical terminology, specimens’ collection and storage, preparation, and care of skin puncture sites, application of basic concepts of communication, professional conduct, patient confidentiality, and legal issues. The Phlebotomy Training is approved by the California Dept. of Public Health (CDPH).

Courses required to be eligible to take the National Phlebotomy Technician exam:
  • Phlebotomy Technician I (VOC ED381CE)
  • Phlebotomy Technician I Practicum (VOC ED382CE)
  • High school diploma or GED
Program length: 1 semester (Fall OR Spring - the program will not be offered in summer)

The program is now accepting Phlebotomy application (the application will open on September 1st, 2024, and close on December 15th, 2024 - extended). You will only be ranked if you submit your complete immunization form (up to date immunization), TB test, the

, and high school diploma/GED to AlliedHealth@lamission.edu as soon as you submit your application form. You will be notified one week after the due date if you are accepted. If your documents are incomplete, you will not be ranked/accepted. 

Only 26 students will be accepted into the program, and additional 12 students will be placed on the waitlist. Accepted students will then be invited to a mandatory orientation day. In the acceptance email, you will be notified of the next steps. Check your emails frequently. 

Mandatory Orientation ONLY for students who are accepted in the Phlebotomy program for Spring 2025 semester:

November 15TH, 2024 - MOVED to January 17th, 2025, from 10:00-11:00 am, Main Campus, Instructional Building room 2019. Please be on time and plan to stay for the entire time. 


 

Application Process:

https://www.lamission.edu/admissions/how-to-apply 

(Use this link and follow steps 1 (noncredit) and 2)

Follow the steps below to register for the courses:

Step #1: Apply to LAMC

Apply and be admitted to Los Angeles Mission College. Upon admission to the college, you will be assigned a Student ID number and a student email account.  You will need these to register for the courses.

Use this link to apply (Non-Credit Application)

Step 2: Application to the program

After you are admitted, complete the Phlebotomy application form.  

 

 


Course Schedule:

Use the course search link and enter the semester (Fall or Spring), campus (Los Angeles Mission College), and Subject (VOC ED). Scroll down to find the schedules for Phlebotomy Technician I (VOC ED381CE) and Phlebotomy Technician I Practicum (VOC ED382CE). You must complete both classes. Students will be registered for the classes at the orientation day if they have completed all the requirements in the acceptance email. 

Effective Spring 2025:

Required supplies to be purchased by the students: Scrubs with name tags, 2 boxes of gloves, gowns (2x)

Requirements: Live scan, FIT test, updated Immunizations record/TB test, High school diploma/GED, malpractice insurance

Contact info:

Allied Health Office Instructional Building 2015
(818) 833-3428
@email

Senior Office Assistant Crescentia Muljawan 

@email
(818) 833-3428

Chair of Life Sciences Department
Stephen Brown, Ph.D.
(818) 364-7665
@email

Vice Chair of Life Sciences Department

Par Mohammadian, RPh, PhD,
@email
(818) 833-3424

Aracely Molina, CNA Program Director
@email
(818) 833-3436

 

Link to Pathway

Program Requirements

All students must present immunization proof:

  1. Hepatitis B vaccination: Provide documentation of completion of a series of three vaccinations AND • provide proof of immunity via blood titer **Students must start the 3-dose Hepatitis B process (complete at least one dose) before Practicum. Dose 2 is due one month after Dose 1, and Dose 3 is due 5 months after Dose 2.
  2. Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination: Provide documentation of 2 vaccinations OR • provide proof of immunity via blood titer and lab results for both measles and mumps
  3. Meningococcal vaccination: 1 dose 
  4. Polio vaccination: Routine poliovirus vaccination of adults residing in the United States is not necessary. However: Recommended for adults who are known or suspected to be unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated against polio should complete a primary vaccination series with inactivated polio vaccine (IPV). Available data do not indicate the need for more than a single lifetime booster dose with IPV for adults. 
  5. Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccination: Provide documentation of TDaP vaccination given within the last 10 years 
  6. Varicella vaccination (VAR) (Chicken Pox): Provide documentation of 2 vaccinations OR • provide proof of immunity via blood titer
  7. Tuberculosis Screening (TB): Provide documentation of a two-step tuberculosis test and negative results dated within the past year OR • if you receive annual screening, provide documentation of one-step tests and negative results from each of the past three years OR • provide documentation of a negative QuantiFERON TB Gold test OR • provide documentation of a T-Spot test with negative IGRA. If a student has a positive response to any method of TB testing, further documentation of non-active status must be provided.
  8. Influenza Vaccination: You are required to provide documentation of an influenza vaccination.  Most students receive this in September and October based on seasonal availability. Ask your healthcare professional for the availability of the vaccine.
  9. COVID-19 Vaccines: The program must adhere to health requirements of the contracted clinical agencies. Effective Date of Recommendation* September 22, 2023. Vaccines: (Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech)
  10. Please use the form below when visiting your healthcare provider: 

 

Recommendation for Physicals and Immunizations:

  • LAMC Student Health Center- Please contact them for more information and making appointments!   
  • WellnessMart - Contact them for details!   
  • Foundation Laboratory 
    • Foundation Laboratory (Northridge - PSC 135)  
      • 17075 Devonshire Blvd. #104 Northridge, CA 91325 
      • Phone: (818) 360-7200 
    • Foundation Laboratory (Northridge - PSC 136)  
      • 18251 Roscoe Blvd. Northridge, CA 91324 
      • Phone: (818) 341-1405 
  • Express Collections   [Drug Testing]​  
    • (Quest DiagnosticsSite Code: CC590):  
      • 8780 Van Nuys Blvd. Ste C, Panorama City, CA 91402 
      • Phone: (818) 891-2235

Instructions:  

Note: Per their underwriting guidelines, they cannot insure anyone under the age of 18. 

You can obtain malpractice insurance from https://www.hpso.com/ HPSO

Live scan: Use this form and receive clearance before the orientation day: 

  1. ORI: A1776

  2. Authorized Applicant Type: EMPLOYEE 11105(B)(11) PC

  3. Type of License/Certification/Permit: Phlebotomy Student

High School Transcripts/diploma OR GED:

The high schools can email the transcripts/diploma to the admissions office directly or the student may bring them In-person (must be sealed). The GED is requested by the student through the GED agency and sent to the admissions office directly from the agency through email or mail.

Admissions & Records Office
13356 Eldridge Avenue
Sylmar, CA 91342

@email 

Highs school diplomas earned outside the United States:

Please use the District Academic Senate, Equivalency Committee's website for more information. 

 

 

FIT test:

  1. Go to-> www.securefittesting.com
  2. Under 'Pricing' & 'Packages' -> Purchase the gold box ($74.00). This includes your OSHA health questionnaire & fit test. 
  3. Enter coupon code "lamc" >the total should come out to $55.50 (not including $3 for the mask that needs to be paid for in-person)

Estimated program cost:

  • Course Tuition: Free through VOC ED non-credit
  • Blue LA Mission Scrubs: ~$50.00 per set from the LAMC bookstore.
  • Name tag: $2.50
  • National Health Association (NHA) exam: $125
  • Phlebotomy NSO Liability Insurance: ~ $30
  • Phlebotomy Certification license through Laboratory Fields Services (LFS): $100
  • FIT test (Isolation Mask fitness test): ~$75 www.securefittesting.com; (800) 210-0470
  • Health Clearance: ~$85.00; based on individual health insurance plan. If done through Wellnessmart: ~$85.00 without Immunizations (the cost of immunizations vary). https://wellnessmart.com/physicals/. You can also obtain a physical exam through our student health center.
  • Livescan background check cost $65.00-75.00.
  • Castle branch: ~$30 (site to submit your documents)
  • Book: Will be provided in the classroom free of charge (free rental).

Note: The cost and fees above are only approximate numbers and may be subject to change. We recommend verifying the details with the appropriate organization or official websites for the most up-to-date information.

Los Angeles Mission College has partnered with Goodwill to support its students. To check for eligibility and apply, use the Goodwill flyer.

Do not complete until you are advised - after the orientation day.

Requirements for Olive view Hospital:

Once you are admitted and registered (you will be notified via email) and after the orientation day, follow the steps below immediately (onboarding could take up to 3 months):

  1. Complete online application form for Olive view Hospital. Choose 2a instead of 1a-condition of assignment forms. Your Sponsor Facility is OLIVE VIEW-UCLA, assignment division is Pathology, and sponsor’s name is John AgatonIf you have any questions, please contact Marita Mendoza at (747) 210-3591. Choose 3a under CONDITION OF ASSIGNMENT FORMS (Check One). Check the first box for SCOPE OF ASSIGNMENT (Check One).
  2. a. After online approval, you will receive an email to contact OVMC -HR at (747) 210-3315 to schedule for fingerprinting.  Please bring your photo ID (driver’s license, state ID or passport) and professional license/certificate (if required for your position) as well as the Non-County Packet (#10) completed and printed.

2. b. While you are waiting for your live scan (#10) schedule and or clearance, you must start completing the E2 form (Non-county Health Screening Packet) (the link under #14; second page shows E2 form; read the instructions carefully on page 4 before completing this form; pay attention to the section where you see "AND" or "OR"). If you mark declination on the E2 form, you must compete the related sections on K/K-NC Declination form, otherwise, ignore. You do not need to complete the rest of the pages. For the FIT testing section you can submit the certificate. FIT testing (will be on the mandatory orientation day and gather all the required documents. The E2 form takes a long time to be processed and approved. Don't forget to sign the form! Also, on top of the form, under the job classification enter" phlebotomy student".

 

FIT Test:

Before the orientation day, you are required to complete your FIT test. Once you receive the FIT certificate, you are required to upload it immediately on the CastleBranch site as well. Please note that you have to register in advance for the FIT test:

  1. Go to-> www.securefittesting.com
  2. Under 'Pricing' & 'Packages' -> Purchase the gold box ($74.00). This includes your OSHA health questionnaire & fit test. 
  3. Enter coupon code "lamc" >the total should come out to $55.50 (not including $3 for the mask that needs to be paid for in-person)

After live scan clearance, you will receive an email to send the E2 form, FIT test certificate, and all the documents (mostly immunizations) to the HR. The Allied Health office will provide you with the details. The documents must be scanned (not pictures) and emailed. 

"NOTE: If you don't pass the live scan clearance, you cannot participate in the program."

Pre-placement clearance: Once you have been cleared by Employee Health, badge will be ready within a week. You can enter the facility only if you have a badge.

You can now start the practicum course. Note: This process takes about 2-3 months. You will be dropped from the classes if you have not completed steps 1 and 2 by the orientation day.

Requirements for Amicis Research Center:

In addition to the steps above, you are also required to download the Amicis Student Non-Disclosure Agreement Form complete, sign and submit.

CDPH website

How to Apply

Visit the LFS online application website to create an account and submit an application.

Apply Online  *You will need to pay your application fee online.
 

Laboratory Field Services - Phlebotomy Program
850 Marina Bay Parkway, Bldg. P 1st Floor
Richmond, CA 94804

  1. Select the phlebotomy certificate type for which you are applying from the menu on the application website. - Select CPT I
  2. A certificate of completion of a phlebotomy training program (issued by LAMC), the California Statement of Phlebotomy Practical Training (provided by LAMC/Attestation form), the Letter of Phlebotomy Experience for California Certification, and copy of national certification (NHA Exam result) must be uploaded during the online application process. 
  3. (LAMC) Transcripts must be original documents bearing the school, college, or university registrar’s seal, sent directly to LFS from the office of the school, college, or university registrar. Request to have your transcripts mailed to:

Laboratory Field Services - Phlebotomy Program

850 Marina Bay Parkway, Bldg. P 1st Floor,

Richmond, CA 94804

*Incomplete application packages may be considered abandoned. All applicants whose applications have been abandoned who wish to re-apply must pay a new non-refundable application fee.

Do​​cuments you may need for your application

  • Official transcript (LAMC)

  • NACES or AICE evaluation.

  • Certificate of completion from an approved phlebotomy training program. Issued by LAMC

  • Verification of practical training experience (California Statement of Phlebotomy Practical Training). Provided by LAMC

  • Verification of on-the-job experience (Letter of Phlebotomy Experience for California Certification) signed by the CLIA laboratory director.

  • Verification of national certification examination. (NHA exam results)

For additional information you may contact @email.