CDPH-Approved Program • Novato, CA
Phlebotomy Technician Certification Program
Build the knowledge, hands-on skills, and confidence you need to begin your career in phlebotomy and healthcare.
Tuition
Hold your seat with a $250 deposit. Pay the balance by program completion.
The Program
What Is the Phlebotomy Technician Program?
This intensive program prepares you to perform blood and capillary procedures safely and effectively in hospitals, clinical laboratories, and doctors’ offices. It combines classroom education with hands-on practice, so you build both the knowledge and the skills a phlebotomy technician needs.
Certification Aligned
Our program aligns with AMCA certification exam requirements. Completion includes meeting attendance, participation, and skill competency requirements, plus passing the final exam.
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Class days
48–54
Classroom & lab hours
40
Externship hours
50
Venipunctures during externship
Step by Step
Your Path to Certification
Complete the Program
Classroom instruction and hands-on lab training.
Finish Your Externship
40 hours of clinical experience at a partner site, such as Sutter Health, Adventist Health, or Tahoe Forest Hospital.
Pass the National Exam
The AMCA exam, hosted on-site at Redline.
Apply for CA Licensure
Apply for your California CPT1 license through CDPH.
The Curriculum
What You’ll Learn
Lectures, videos, small-group scenarios, and hands-on skills practice, plus AMCA national certification exam prep.
- The role of the phlebotomist and professional conduct
- Communication and patient interaction
- Medical law, ethics, and legal issues in blood collection
- Infection control, safety, and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standards training
- Anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, with a focus on the circulatory system
- Blood collection equipment, order of draw, and additives
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures
- Special collections and point-of-care testing
- Specimen processing, quality assurance, and pre-analytical errors
- Urine and non-blood specimens, and arterial blood gas collection
Hands-On Practice Before Your Externship
You’ll complete 30 venipunctures and 10 capillary punctures in our classroom skills lab under instructor supervision.
Flexible Options
Choose the Schedule That Works for You
Morning Program
Monday–Thursday
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Full curriculum & laboratory skills training included.
Evening Program
Monday–Thursday
5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Full curriculum & laboratory skills training included.
Weekend Program
6 consecutive Saturdays
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Full curriculum & laboratory skills training included.
Costs & Materials
What’s Included and What You’ll Need
Included with Tuition
Welcome Kit
A drawstring bag, pen, name badge, folder, and sticker on your first day.
Want more Redline gear? Visit our Student Store for hoodies, t-shirts, backpacks, hats, water bottles, and more.
Lab Coat
White lab coats are provided on-site. No need to buy your own.
Externship Placement
You’ll be placed at one of our approved externship sites based on availability.
Practice After Graduation
Graduates are welcome to come back to brush up on venipuncture techniques or get one-on-one refresher help.
Not Included
Textbook
Phlebotomy Essentials, 8th Edition (McCall, 2024).
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Uniform
Navy blue scrubs (navy only, no royal or light blue) and closed-toe shoes.
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A laptop or iPad is required for lecture (a cell phone isn’t enough), plus a single-subject spiral notebook, pen or pencil, highlighter, and index cards.
AMCA Exam Fee
$119, not included in tuition. National certification is required to apply for California State Phlebotomy Licensure after completing the program and clinical externship. Registration instructions are provided when you enroll.
Estimated additional costs: about $250
Estimate only. Does not include a laptop or iPad, and may vary per student.
Meet the Instructor
Lori Veliquette
Phlebotomist | Lead Instructor
With more than 25 years of healthcare experience as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician II and phlebotomy instructor, Lori brings real-world clinical knowledge and a passion for teaching to Redline. She has worked in a wide variety of hospital and clinical settings, performing venipuncture and specimen collection across many departments, and has spent years mentoring future phlebotomy professionals.
Lori founded Redline with her husband, Jeff, a retired Fire Chief with more than 40 years in emergency services. Together, they built Redline around a shared commitment to education, professionalism, and preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Before You Enroll
Have Questions About Enrolling?
Our Admissions page walks you through everything you need to know, from requirements to your first day.
Ready to Get Certified?
Call or email us to reserve your spot in an upcoming CPR & BLS class.