PAS Phlebotomy Program
The Porterville Adult School Phlebotomy program is a one semester program that includes a 40 hour, one week long externship.
Topics covered include:
- Understand California Law regarding Phlebotomy in the State of California.
- Be able to properly identify patients and specimens and understand the overall importance of accuracy in patient care.
- Be able to select the proper equipment for phlebotomy procedures.
- Have a knowledge of the various tube additives and the importance of the correct order of draw.
- Know how to properly dispose of sharps, needles and waste.
- Understand infectious disease control, biohazards, universal precautions, and safety.
- Understand and return knowledge of anti-coagulation theory.
- Understand and be able to correct preanalytical errors in blood collection.
- Understand basic concepts of communication, interpersonal, relations, and professional behavior.
- Understand ethical considerations regarding health care as it relates to phlebotomy.
- Have knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on the circulatory system.
- Be able to correctly collect blood samples.
Entrance Requirements: High
School Diploma or High School Equivalency is required to enter into the program. Prior medical
training or experience
recommended but not required.
CTEC Entrance Exam: Must be taken and passed prior to enrollment.
Tuition Fee: $1300 which includes scrub uniforms and books
National Exam cost: $100 (students must register online two weeks prior to exam)
State of California Certification cost: $100 (student pays directly to the State online)
School Diploma or High School Equivalency is required to enter into the program. Prior medical
training or experience
recommended but not required.
CTEC Entrance Exam: Must be taken and passed prior to enrollment.
Tuition Fee: $1300 which includes scrub uniforms and books
National Exam cost: $100 (students must register online two weeks prior to exam)
State of California Certification cost: $100 (student pays directly to the State online)
Course Length
One semester
+40 hours of clinical laboratory training (Externships)
Class Time
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, 5:30-8:30 pm.
