ABO Phlebotomy School
Approved Institution
Approved Program
40 Hr Didactic
40 Hr Clinical
Pacoima, CA
High Pass Rate
Clinical Placement
STUDENTS WILL BE PLACED INTO A CLINICAL SITE
Draw blood from real patients
Monday-Thursday
National Exam Testing Center
Take the
Phlebotomy technician
national exam
on campus
About the Phlebotomy Program
The Phlebotomy Program at ABO Phlebotomy School is an approved program.
The Program consists of 40 hours of didactic, national exam, and 40 hours clinical.
Students are eligible to sit for the phlebotomy technician national exam after completion of 40 hours classroom instruction, which are 10 class meets.
Thereafter, students will placed into clinical matriculation to complete 40 hours.
Requirements in clinical are 50 SUCCESSFUL venipunctures & 10 capillary sticks.
At the end of the program graduates will become licensed as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I).
3 Steps to Graduation & State License
1)Didactic 40 hours
2)National Exam
3)Clinical 40 hours
Start Your Career as a Phlebotomy Technician I
Phlebotomists are medical professionals who work in medical labs, taking blood samples from patients and adequately labeling them with their information. They conduct a wide range of tests to identify underlying conditions to assist Doctors with diagnosis and patient care.
In the health industry, the role played by phlebotomists is essential. Every community across California has a need for qualified phlebotomy technicians to draw blood and prepare and process samples in a professional and accurate manner.
Advance Your Career & Increase Your Employability
Our 80 hour course includes both theory and clinical instruction in all modules of study which are required by the California Department of Public Health for a phlebotomy training program and will effectively prepare you for the national certifying exam. Call Today!
ABO Phlebotomy School 10551 San Fernando Rd. Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 601-3009
Certified Phlebotomy Technician I Curriculum
Education Topics
Infection Control
Standard Precautions
Safety
Blood and It’s Components
Cardiovascular System
Patient and Specimen Identification
Selection and preparation of skin puncture site
Antiseptic
Blood collection equipment
Tubes and Additives
Order of draw
Proper post puncture care
Learning & Skills
Accurately collect blood specimen.
Verbalize methods to avoid hemolysis.
Demonstrate proper procedure for drawing blood cultures.
Proper tourniquet application and removal.
Demonstrate decontamination of the puncture site.
Describe proper disposal of contaminated items.
Identify skin puncture sites.
Phlebotomy Program
The Phlebotomy Technician program is designed to help students acquire the practical knowledge and the specialized skill needed to draw blood from patients as an entry-level phlebotomist. Upon completion of the program and the required externship, students may take the Phlebotomy Certification exam through the National Health-career Association (NHA) or the National Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam(NCPT), through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Students who pass the exam may apply for state licensure CPT1 through the California Department of Public Health Laboratory FieldServices.
Our
Mission
Get to Know Us
ABO Phlebotomy School is dedicated to the development, application and communication of information pertaining to academic fields of study in phlebotomy. Our mission is to deliver a demanding and relevant certificate vocational program while developing skill sets in all enrolled students. Our primary objective is to graduate students who are qualified to excel in their phlebotomy careers, advance to certified phlebotomy technician roles and endeavor to derive maximum benefit from a learning environment that is professional, one that fosters respect and recognizes its responsibility to identify and acknowledge excellence in teaching and learning.
ABO Phlebotomy School is drawn to student success!
WHAT WE DO
ABO Phlebotomy School offers an approved phlebotomy program for students looking to gain valuable and affordable education. Seeking to assist those in underserved communities who may be out of reach from a nearby school. Whether your goal is securing licensure as a medical professional in phlebotomy, looking for a new career in the medical field, or obtaining valuable experience in the medical field while attending higher education, whichever your reason may be, we hope to be the reason to get you there.
Phlebotomy licensure and experience is valuable to a lot of other disciplines within the medical field such as:
· Medical Assistant MA
· Certified Nursing Assistant CNA
· Clinical Lab Scientist CLS
· Nurse RN, LVN
· Physician Assistant PA
· Medical Doctor MD
How to prepare for class and graduate?
-Show up to every class
-Participate in the lab
-Ask questions
-Read and re-read the assigned book(s)
-Study and memorize medical terminology
-Do not attempt to cram
-You owe it to yourself to graduate and perform at the highest level
WHAT TO EXPECT?
A trained, licensed, and experienced phlebotomist or nurse will guide you through the entire phlebotomy program and prepare you for the national examination.
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
The applicant or student should be at least 18 years or older and have all appropriate medical documents ready at hand regarding vaccinations. Also, it is important to have a state I.D. license or a driver's license to verify your identity and copy of your high school diploma. In the absence of a high school diploma passing the following tests will suffice:
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General Education Development (GED)
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High school equivalency (HiSET)
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California high school proficiency examination (CHSPE)
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Or official transcripts from higher education depicting credit for general education courses completed.
Sit back, relax, and let our team of professional’s handle all the necessary essentials. The phlebotomy program consists of 40 hours of didactic instruction and 40 hours of clinical training experience. Completing the phlebotomy program and passing the national exam will lead to licensure as Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I).
