Phlebotomy
Attention Students:
Please note that Cabrillo College is not currently offering phlebotomy courses.
During the 2025-2026 academic year, we will prioritize placement of our current students into externship opportunities, ensuring they can complete their programs.
Please check back in Spring 2026 semester for updates. Thank you for your understanding! We look forward to welcoming new students in the future!
The Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Achievement prepares students to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT1). Students will learn the appropriate technique for venipuncture, arterial blood draw, and specimen collection in settings such as hospitals and out-patient clinics.
Upon completion, students are eligible to register and take the required National Phlebotomy Certification Examination. Students who complete this certificate and pass the required exam will then be credentialed as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT1). This certificate provides students a way to join the workforce as a CPT1, suitable to work in hospitals, clinics, or home health environments. Cabrillo College's phlebotomy program is accredited by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
Students who wish to earn the Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Achievement must read the additional information available on this website.
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What is Needed to Become a California State Certified Phlebotomist:
Students who wish to become California State certified phlebotomists must complete MA130A, MA130AL, MA130B and a 120-hour externship. Students must also pass a national phlebotomy certification examination to become certified. Upon completion of the above, and approval by CDPH, a CPT1 is authorized to do skin puncture and venipuncture blood collection in outpatient and inpatient settings.
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Achievement (Total 9 units)
MA70 - Medical Terminology, 3 units
MA130A - Phlebotomy, 1.5 units
MA130AL - Phlebotomy Lab, 1 unit
MA130B - Phlebotomy-Advanced, 1.5 units
MA102 - Phlebotomy Externship, 2 units
Note: MA130A, MA130AL and MA130B are required for California State Licensing and must be taken within one year of MA102.
Spring Start
Semester 1 - spring (Total 3 units)
MA70 - Medical Terminology, 3 units
Semester 2 - fall (Total 4 units)
MA130A - Phlebotomy, 1.5 units
MA130AL - Phlebotomy Lab, 1 unit
MA130B - Phlebotomy-Advanced, 1.5 units
Semester 3 - spring or summer (Total 2 units)
MA102 - Phlebotomy Externship, 2 units
Fall Start
Semester 1 - fall (Total 3 units)
MA70 - Medical Terminology, 3 units
Semester 2 - spring (Total 4 units)
MA130A - Phlebotomy, 1.5 units
MA130AL - Phlebotomy Lab1
MA130B - Phlebotomy-Advanced, 1.5 units
Semester 3 - summer or fall (Total 2 units)
MA102 - Phlebotomy Externship, 2 units
Summer Start
Semester 1 - summer (Total 3 units)
MA70 - Medical Terminology, 3 units
Semester 2 - fall (Total 4 units)
MA130A - Phlebotomy, 1.5 units
MA130AL - Phlebotomy Lab, 1 unit
MA130B - Phlebotomy-Advanced, 1.5 units
Semester 3 - spring or summer (Total 2 units)
MA102 - Phlebotomy Externship, 2 units
Your To-Do List
NOTE: There's no application process for the Phlebotomy Program currently.
In order to get into the Program, you'll need to register for the following Phlebotomy Program classes: 130A,130AL, and 130B
NOTE: There's no application process for the Phlebotomy Program currently.
In order to get into the Program, you'll need to register for the following Phlebotomy Program classes: 130A,130AL, and 130B
Before registering for the classes:
Take MA 70 course. Following is the link to the Cabrillo Admissions & Records Enrollment page. It outlines the 7 enrollments steps, including how to register for classes and pay fees for both returning and new students.
Make sure you have the required Hep B series of shots (Hep B 1 and 2)
While registering for the classes:
Make sure to check the deadline for submitting the required documentation (Hep B 1& 2 immunization records)
Submit the above-mentioned documentation by the stated deadline via email to Kelly Strickling at kestrick@cabrillo.edu
Ready to get started?
See FAQs or Contact Natalya Miller for more information.