The job outlook for phlebotomy technicians is excellent—and it’s only getting better. These skilled individuals play an integral role in the health care system; they are the human face of the laboratory. Whether you choose to specialize in phlebotomy or are considering it as a supplemental skill in medical assisting, BAMA Institute has the right phlebotomy training course for you!
Demand for phlebotomists is growing. In the Bay Area, there are 391 annual openings and 19% 5-year growth.
The median pay for phlebotomists in the Bay Area is $24.22. Phlebotomists with over 1 year experience can make over $30 per hour working at a clinical lab.
Phlebotomy can be a stand-alone career or help to supplement medical assistant or EMT training.
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Phlebotomists are responsible for drawing blood samples from patients as instructed by physicians or other health care professionals. They may only be responsible for collecting and handling laboratory samples at a clinical lab, or they may do it as part of their overall medical assistant, patient care technician or EMT duties.
At BAMA Institute, we provide the training you need to manage all the common tasks of a phlebotomist, including:
Blood collection
Sample documentation and identification
Patient comfort and care
Safe sample handling and transport
Hygiene and infection control protocols
Hospitals and clinics need to be assured that our graduates can step into their job ready to provide top-quality patient healthcare from day one. That’s why our phlebotomy training is as thorough and hands-on as possible.
The Phlebotomy Training Course at BAMA Institute
The Phlebotomy Technician Course at BAMA Institute is designed to provide you with the certifications and training you need to work as a phlebotomist in doctors’ offices, laboratories, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and more.
Certifications
Students in the BAMA Institute’s Phlebotomy Technician Course prepare for national certification and California state license (CPT1):
National Certification, Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT)
California Certification, Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT-1 license)
Upon successful completion of the national certification exam, students will be assigned to a 40-160 hour long clinical externship to gain real-world experience.
Program Length
The program is divided into 2 segments, a 60 hour class and 40-160 hours of clinical externship.
The schedule for the 60 hour classroom portion is as follows:
2 week day intensive class
5 week weekend class
3 week evening class
Classroom learning is broken down between lectures, hands-on labs, assignments, and skills assessments.
Clinical externships are available at over 50 different facilities, clinical labs or hospitals.
Cost
Our phlebotomy technician training is considered very affordable by our students, with total costs estimated at $3,522.00.
While this is not a FASFA-eligible program, we do offer 0% interest payment plans. You may also be eligible for funding through The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)*, or the Department of Rehabilitation. Please discuss these options with the admissions staff at the time of enrollment. If you are unemployed and receiving UI benefits you will be eligible for WIOA funding.
*WIOA funding on hold. In process of renewal.
Locations
Our California phlebotomy training course is available at both our campuses.
Our Phlebotomy Technician Course is approved by the State of California Department of Health Services – Laboratory Field Services Division (LFS). If you’d like to learn more about our training courses, one of our admissions advisors can guide you.
To meet minimum admissions requirements, you must:
Have a high school diploma, GED, or higher-level degree (ESL students must pass an English test)
Provide 2 sealed official transcripts
Have at least one full course vaccination for COVID-19 (meaning a complete bivalent vaccine or an updated 2023-2024 single dose vaccine)
Many BAMA Institute students come to the school with foreign diplomas or college degrees. You can enroll at BAMA Institute if your foreign high school diploma is evaluated for equivalency in the US.
Please note: We close registration on Thursday at noon before the class start date for both weekend and weekday courses
What Employers Say About BAMA
We have worked with BAMA and are delighted with the talented employees we have been able to hire from their [Phlebotomy & Medical Assisting] programs. We have also been sending all of our administrative employees through the phlebotomy program at BAMA. We have chosen BAMA because of their dedication to excellence, their thorough training program, and importantly their interest in making sure to keep service orientation as a high priority.
Sidney Luu, District Phlebotomy Manager, One Medical, One Medical (District Phlebotomy Manager
What Our Students Have to Say
BAMA Institute has over 100 clinical externship contracts with labs, hospitals, and clinics throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. We place students at well-known area providers including:
We’ve been a trusted medical training provider in the Bay Area since 2005. Health care providers know when they get phlebotomists from our school, they’re getting the best.
Employers Hire BAMA Graduates
Our program is career focused, which is why our graduates go on to work at a wide range of highly respected medical facilities and offices.
We have worked with BAMA and are delighted with the talented employees we have been able to hire from their [Phlebotomy & Medical Assisting] programs. We have also been sending all of our administrative employees through the phlebotomy program at BAMA. We have chosen BAMA because of their dedication to excellence, their thorough training program, and importantly their interest in making sure to keep service orientation as a high priority.
Sidney Luu, District Phlebotomy Manager, One Medical, One Medical (District Phlebotomy Manager
I’m so happy right now — LabCorp hired me as a phlebotomist. Thank you very much for all your help.
Jovita O., Phlebotomy Technician Graduate
BAMA was a wonderful school to work with. Very easy process to register and sign up for courses. I completed the weekend phlebotomy course at the San Francisco campus. The course was fantastic, and what I loved most about it was the knowledge my instructor had. Never did I feel nervous that I wouldn’t be able to complete the course work asked of me. My instructor was very confident in his skills which led me to have the same confidence. Attending BAMA and taking the weekend course, I was fully prepared to dive into the world of phlebotomy.
Kiley Munoz, Phlebotomy Technician Graduate
I just completed my second week as the lead lab assistant at Palo Alto Medical Center. I’ve got nothing but love for Career Services – thanks for everything.
Nick P., Phlebotomy Technician Graduate
One Medical Group has officially offered me a full-time phlebotomy position. I am super excited to start a career with this company. Thank you so much for all your help.
Cheryl Q., Phlebotomy Technician Graduate
I have good news to report. I’m now employed at Quest Diagnostics and IMS Paramed.
Katherine L., Phlebotomy Technician Graduate
I really appreciated the opportunity to practice phlebotomy on other students, and let them practice on me. Since I graduated BAMA, I’ve been working as a Lab Tech/Phlebotomist at the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. And in January 2017, I started nursing school at the University of San Francisco. My phlebotomy experience has definitely prepared me for my nursing career.
Adam Zeboski, Phlebotomy Technician Graduate
Our Phlebotomy Technician Curriculum
The Phlebotomy Technician Course at BAMA Institute consists of two segments: a classroom segment and a clinical externship.
The classroom segment includes 60 hours of lectures and practical instruction delivered in a classroom setting. It is designed to provide both a theoretical foundation as well as hands-on training in venipuncture and skin puncture procedures.
During the Phlebotomy Technician Course you’ll learn:
Basic anatomy and physiology with emphasis on the circulatory system
Introduction to specimen collection
Risk factors and complications
Quality assurance in specimen collection
Professional behavior and responsibilities in patient care settings
Phlebotomy equipment and techniques
Performing venipunctures and skin punctures
BAMA is known for its top-quality phlebotomy education. Our programs give graduates the skills, confidence, and dedication they need to be an asset to any medical team.
5 Steps to Getting the CPT1 Phlebotomy “license”
Complete a training program approved by the CA DPH-LFS
Pass a National Certification Exam
Have all your vaccinations, resume and onboarding paperwork completed
Complete clinical externship, min 40 hours and 50 sticks required; employers prefer 100+ successful draws
Apply for CPT1 California State certificate
Ready to Learn More?
Are you ready to take the next step toward your future with our phlebotomy training course? Our students don’t just get access to industry-leading education. They get lifetime support so they can continuously grow in their careers.
If you’d like to learn more about our phlebotomy training course, or our medical assistant training, contact us to receive more information.
We have worked with BAMA and are delighted with the talented employees we have been able to hire from their [Phlebotomy & Medical Assisting] programs. We have also been sending all of our administrative employees through the phlebotomy program at BAMA. We have chosen BAMA because of their dedication to excellence, their thorough training program, and importantly their interest in making sure to keep service orientation as a high priority.
Sidney Luu, District Phlebotomy Manager, One Medical, One Medical (District Phlebotomy Manager
