About UCLA Phlebotomy Training
The Center for Prehospital Care at UCLA offers a phlebotomy training course for individuals looking to get into the health care field. The phlebotomy course provides students with the necessary training they need to become state-certified phlebotomy technicians. Students learn the "gold standard" of phlebotomy used to obtain accurate results and ensure safety for the patient and technician. Graduates of the program have a pass rate of 97 percent on the national certification exam and are able go on to start careers as phlebotomists.
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About The Program
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The Center for Prehospital Care is part of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. The center is internationally recognized as a leader in prehospital research and education. Students of the phlebotomy course receive extensive training to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to be a successful phlebotomist. Phlebotomy students can receive assistance, including mentorship and tutoring, at any time during the course from the experienced faculty and staff. The phlebotomy program is accredited by the State of California Public Health Laboratory Field Services.
Course Description
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The course is eight weeks long and consists of didactic (classroom) and clinical (in hospital) training. The didactic studies involve lectures, presentations, simulations and skill labs to train students to draw blood from patients. Prior to beginning clinical training, students practice venipuncture on manikins and then practice on each other. Students begin drawing blood on actual patients during the third week of class when the clinical training begins. Clinical training rotates students through affiliated community clinics and UCLA hospitals where students work under direct supervision of a licensed preceptor.
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Student Eligibility
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It is not necessary to have any previous medical experience in order to enroll in the phlebotomy course. Prospective students only need to meet certain minimum requirements. All students must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have a valid Social Security number. It is also required that students have current CPR certification, which must be maintained during the duration of the course. Medical requirements that must be met include having a current physical examination on file and proof of immunizations and health insurance.
Licensing Requirements
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Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a certificate of course completion. Students are then eligible to take the phlebotomy certification exam. The examination is given at the course location by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Once a passing score is received, students can apply for a phlebotomy license from the State of California. The test results, certificate of course completion, proof of clinical hours and an application fee are required when applying for a phlebotomy license.
Payment & Financial Aid
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The Center for Prehospital Care requires that all courses be paid in full at the time of registration. Payments can be made in person, online or over the telephone. Accepted methods of payment include credit card, money order or cashier's check. There are a limited number of payment plans available to assist with tuition. If you qualify for a payment plan, it requires an initial payment of 50 percent at registration followed by three installment payments for the remaining balance. There is no federal financial aid available for this course.
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