# Phlebotomy Technician (Noncredit Certificate of Completion)

Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Phlebotomy

Source: https://chaffey.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/19210/20265/18867/20092/20404

### Description

The Phlebotomist program provides comprehensive training in the techniques for obtaining blood samples, labeling, and transporting them for various laboratory tests. Our program offers a didactic, laboratory, and clinical experience to educate students with the latest technology and skills needed to succeed as a Phlebotomist Technician in the healthcare industry. Our curriculum adheres to the high standards established by the California Department of Health, Laboratory Field Services, Clinical Laboratory Improvements Act 88’ (CLIA), and Clinical laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI).

Upon successful completion of our program, students will be eligible to sit for the National Center for Competency Testing certificate and will be prepared for immediate employment in the field. Our program's primary goal is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as Phlebotomists and advance their careers in the healthcare industry.

### Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1.  Demonstrate knowledge of patient privacy and safety.
2.  Demonstrate knowledge of infection control and communication.
3.  Practice and implement safety measures utilized in blood collection
4.  Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and medical terminology.
5.  Demonstrate understanding of requisitioning, specimen transport and specimen processing.
6.  Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Enrollment in the Phlebotomy Technician program is subject to completion of the following requirements:** | |  |
| **1. Attend a mandatory information meeting to obtain the application packet** | |  |
| **2. Submit application to Chaffey College and to the Phlebotomy Technician program** | |  |
| **3. High School Transcript** | |  |
| **4. Criminal background screening** | |  |
| **5. Evidence of satisfactory physical and emotional health as determined by health examination.** | |  |
| **6. Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification as an American Heart Association Healthcare Provider. The CPR card must be updated annually. Details about times and locations of CPR classes provided on the above referenced website.** | |  |
| **7. Submission of health form, laboratory results, and appropriate CPR card to the Nursing Assistant Program.** | |  |
| **8. The student must be at least 18 years of age.** | |  |
| **Requirements for the Noncredit Certificate of Completion (NCCL):** | | 196-220.5 |
| PHLEB 600 | Phlebotomy Technician Theory | 64-72 |
| PHLEB 600L | Phlebotomy Technician Clinical | 96-108 |
| PHLEB 605 | Phlebotomy Technician Skills Lab | 36-40.5 |
| **Total** | | **196-220.5** |

### Other Information

Health and Wellness

Local Program (Major) Code: O100

Program Control Number: 43062

TOP Code: .

CIP Code: 51.1009