El Camino College
El Camino College presents phlebotomy education in Torrance, California.
Program Details
- Program Type
- Duration
- Tuition Range
- N/A - N/A
- Financial Aid
- Not Available
- Externship
- Not Included
Certifications
Accreditation
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California requires a phlebotomy licence
California is one of only four states that license phlebotomists. You need a CDPH Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) certificate, which requires 40 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of practical training, including a documented 50 venipunctures and 10 skin punctures.
Always confirm current requirements with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
Common questions about El Camino College
Do I need a licence to work as a phlebotomist in California?
California is one of only four states that license phlebotomists. You need a CDPH Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) certificate, which requires 40 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of practical training, including a documented 50 venipunctures and 10 skin punctures. Confirm current requirements with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
Does the El Camino College program include a clinical externship?
This program does not list an included externship. That matters: several states and most certifying bodies require a documented number of successful venipunctures, so ask the school how you are expected to obtain clinical hours.
Where is El Camino College located?
The program is based in Torrance, California. Check with the school which campus or clinical site your cohort actually meets at, as it is not always the main address.
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