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Phlebotomy Technician Program
at Roseville Adult School
Sacramento Catalog
Master the skill of venipuncture in just 3 weeks and start your career in phlebotomy. CALRegional administers this program in partnership with local schools. The Phlebotomy Technician Program is designed to help students acquire the practical knowledge and specialized skills required to draw blood. Common tasks and duties include:
- Explaining procedures to patients
- Comforting patients that might be nervous about needles
- Taking blood pressure, pulse, and respiration readings
- Drawing blood
- Applying bandages after blood is drawn
- Sending blood, urine, or fecal samples to the lab for testing
- Sterilizing equipment and cleaning workspaces
- Updating patient medical records
Leads to
$48.2k careers
Costs
$3k
Takes
12 Weeks
Example Career
Phlebotomists
Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.
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Conventional
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