Phlebotomy (Certificate of Performance)
This program includes basic didactic, advanced didactic and practical phlebotomy training, including a minimum of 50 to 100 patient venipunctures, 25 capillary punctures and two arterial puncture observations.
| Units | Courses |
|---|---|
| 4.5 | MEDA 080 Basic Phlebotomy |
| 4 | MEDA 085 Advanced Phlebotomy |
| 1 | MEDA 090 Phlebotomy Practicum |
| 9.5 | = Total Units |
This is a department award in recognition of information on the transcript and does not imply that a graduation requirement has been met.
Academic Requirements (Certificate of Performance).
Note: Students completing the Phlebotomy Training Program must complete a minimum of 50 to 100 successful venipunctures, 25 successful capillary punctures and observe 2 arterial punctures in order to be awarded a Certificate of Performance in Phlebotomy, sit for the American Medical Technologist exam for Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) and to apply for California state licensure as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT1).
Transfer Information
Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses required for the university major and the general education pattern required by that transfer institution. See the Mesa College catalog TRANSFER INFORMATION section. Additional courses may be required to meet university lower-division requirements.
Course requirements at the transfer institution are subject to change and may be verified by a counselor or by consulting the current university catalog. Many Baccalaureate in Arts degrees require third semester competency in a foriegn language. Consult the current catalog of the transfer institution and consult with a counselor.
Please Note: This information is for informal use only! This is a converted electronic copy of the official printed 2011/2012 college catalog. Every effort has been made to ensure this information is up to date and accurate, but the college catalog is the authoritative source.