Phlebotomy Estimated Costs
Phlebotomy (PHLB 109A/B) is an 18 week (1 semester) program, offered in the fall and spring semesters at both our SLO County campus and North County campus (NCC) in Paso Robles. This 3.0 credit certificate program consists of PHLB 109A & PHLB 109B, which are corequisites.
PHLB 109A (Lecture/Classroom Skills - 2.0 credits)
Prepares the student in essential blood specimen collecting skills to fulfill state
phlebotomy certificate requirements.
PHLB 109B (Clinical Externship - 1.0 credits)
Provides students the opportunity of a clinical externship to apply knowledge and
skills to an acute and/or ambulatory care laboratory setting.
SCHEDULE
Phlebotomy students attend lectures, complete skills lab practice and participate in clinical externship hours. Class meets on Tuesdays or Thursday, with day depending on which PHLB 109A/B section you register for. Clinical externship placements and schedules are determined by the Phlebotomy instructor.
To view the class schedule and clinical externship dates, go to the Class Finder then select Subject: Phlebotomy - PHLB; Class Status: All Classes; Submit (Phlebotomy courses are PHLB 109A and 109B).
PHLEBOTOMY NATIONAL EXAM & CERTIFICATION
California Department of Public Health Information
California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate
PHLEBOTOMY PROGRAM APPROVAL
Cuesta’s phlebotomy program is a State-approved school and is listed on the California Department of Public Health's Approved Phlebotomy Training Schools.
Phlebotomy Student Requirements
The following information is provided to help students prepare for Phlebotomy program requirements and expenses. It is important that students wait to receive instructions and forms at the first class meeting before proceeding with these requirements.
Background Check and Drug Screen Policy (all programs) - BROKEN LINK
Healthcare Provider CPR certification (all programs)
Uniform/Dress Code: Students typically purchase scrubs and shoes. Uniform information is provided at
the start of class. Phlebotomy students may not wear artificial nails or visible body
piercing other than a limited number of earrings.
Skills Kit: Paid for when registering for MAST 109/109L and provided to the students by the instructor
during class. Skills kit supplies are provided during class as each skill is being
learned. Once the course begins, the cost of the skills kit is nonrefundable.
Cuesta College Student ID badge: the instructor will provide details to students on how to obtain a student ID badges at the Public Safety office.</p