Phlebotomy
Attention Students:
Please note that there have been some unexpected developments within the Phlebotomy program that require us to pause the program until further notice.
Due to these factors, the Phlebotomy program will not be offered during the 2026–2027 academic year. Once these issues are resolved, an update will be provided. Our goal is to relaunch the program in the future, though the timeline remains uncertain at this point.
Please send all your inquiries to Dr. Jen Holm: Phlebotomy Director.
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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.