The MJC Workforce Development Department, will be offering a Fee-based Phlebotomy
Technician class in Spring 2026. Complete the Interest List: Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 Program Interest List to receive an email when more information about the class is available.
The MJC Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 Program offers both Fee-based and Free programs.
Classes are offered on Saturdays from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Classes are held at Modesto Junior College - West Campus
Dates and cost to be determined.
Fee-based Timeline
Fee-based class will be offered in Spring 2026. Please check back later for specific
dates and additional information. Make sure to complete the interest list form at the top of the webpage to receive
an email when more information about the class is available.
Program held in collaboration with Ceres Adult School
Class are on Mondays & Wednesdays from 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Classes are held ar Ceres Adult School.
All class fees are waived for eligible participants.
Free childcare provided for participants' children ages 1-12 years old.
For childcare questions call: Ceres Adult School 209-556-1557
Free Program Timeline
No classes planned at this time. Please check back later.
Becoming a Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 in California
Graduate from an Accredited Phlebotomy Training Program
Pass a National Exam – Approximately $125.00
Apply to the California Department of Health, Laboratory Field Services for your License
– Approximately $125. This Licensure must be renewed every 2 years to stay current
and to be able to work as a phlebotomist.
If you are interested in this program, start getting your requirements ready NOW!
About Our Program
We strive to give students a strong foundation in the principles of phlebotomy and
prepare students to successfully pass a National Phlebotomy Certification Examination:
Students attend 84 hours of didactic in classroom lessons.
Students will complete 40 hours of externship: Practical Instruction in a Clinical Setting. Students are scheduled Monday-Friday
for an 8-hour workday. During this time students must complete a minimum of 50 successful
venipunctures, with a stretch goal of 100 or more. Ten skin punctures two arterial
(observed) blood draws are completed in class.
Attendance Policy
Due to California State requirements, absence from class or externship time is not
permitted. Being late, leaving early, and/or being absent from class may result in
students being dismissed from the program.
This program is designed to be completed in approximately 6 to 8 months.
Admission Requirements
You must be 18 years of age or older
You mustbe a high school graduate or possess a high school equivalency certificate. Foreign academic transcripts must be translated and evaluatedby a LFS approved entity – this applies to applicants with transcripts from foreign countries ONLY.
You mustattend a mandatory information meeting
You mustmeet the reading assessment requirement
You must pass and maintain a clean criminal background check and maintain a clean drug screening
(Information given on class day 1)
Application Process
Your application will not be accepted unless you have met the requirements below.
