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We invite you to join our CDPH-approved Phlebotomy Training Program. Gain essential classroom hours and hands-on experience in specimen collection and venipuncture, preparing you for work in real healthcare settings.

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TRAIN FOR AN EXCITING NEW CAREER

Phlebotomy

Technician

Why LA Vocational Institute?
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years of preparing people for better professional careers and future

  • Various payment programs and payment options to meet student needs
  • Low income – Gain Participants,
    Wia - Work Source,
    Workers comp - Rehabilitation
  • International Students M-1 Visa
  • No Interest Payment Options

Approved
by CDPH

Our program meets all state requirements for phlebotomy training.

Experienced
Instructors

Learn from professionals with years of experience in the healthcare field.

Hands-On
Training

Gain practical experience with 40 hours of supervised clinical practice.

Career
Support

We provide guidance and support to help you succeed in your new career

Become a Certified

Phlebotomy Technician

LA Vocational Institute can be found on the List of Approved Phlebotomy Training Schools published by the State of California to Department of Public Health (CDPH). Through this program you will receive the necessary didactic training hours, plus  practical knowledge with treating patients. This course will teach the complexities of specimen collections and be familiar with the required procedure for you to perform venipuncture to the patients under the supervision of the Doctor (MD) or Nurse (RN or LPN) at a Doctor’s Office, Medical Clinic, Hospital or any health care facility.

CIP Code: 51.1009

One Net

The program prepares students to obtain a certification from CDPH/LFS – California Department of Public Health / Laboratory Field Services

Modalities

  • Infection Control
  • Medical Anatomy/Terminology
  • Procedures: Venipunture/ Skin/ Arterial Puncture
  • Collection Equipment
  • Post-puncture Care
  • Safety: Disease Control
  • Anticoagulation
  • Complications
  • Specimen Processing and Issues
  • Communication Skills: Ethics
  • Professional and Skills Development

LAVI Life

When i decided to become a phlebotomist i was referred by a friend of mine to come to this school. I was hesitating at first but finally decided to come and it was the best decision. The instructor, the classmates, the way they taught us it was just wonderful. I even felt sad on my last day of class because it was over. I liked this school a lot. Thank you Vana for being so nice and thank you everyone at LAVI. I definitely recommend everyone who is interested in phlebotomy to come here. I am going to miss you guys!!!

Kristine Arakelian

I enjoyed my experience at LAVI the education was great and at a good pace. The staff was very friendly and helpful through out the whole session.

Moises Hernandez

The Class here at LAVI was great!!! It felt like everything we learned can be easily put into practice right away, It was exceptional! We were guided through the entire procedure until we were successful.

Celina Ortiz

LAVI was by far the best class I’ve ever been in. The instructors teaching method made it incredibly easy to take a tons of knowledge extremely quickly. I would recommend it to anyone.

Anneke Clark

24 years of preparing people for better professional future

Basic Program - LPT

Limited Phlebotomy Technician

28 hour / 2 week course

$600

Limited Phlebotomy Technician License (LPT) authorizes you to do skin punctures and blood collection only.

This 28 hour, 2 week didactic program is approved by CDPH/LFS. Through this program you will receive the necessary 28 hours didactic and practical training that will instruct you on the complexities, procedures and responsibility required of blood collection through skin punctures. You will be trained to collect a blood sample through small needled lancets and micro capillary tubes.

CPT-1

Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1

100 hour / 4 week course

$1600

Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) Certificate authorizes to practice skin puncture, venipuncture and blood collection.

The Course is for individuals who have no prior experience or education of Phlebotomy. It includes the basic and advanced courses.

 

This 100 hour, 4 week didactic program is approved by CDPH/LFS. Through this program you will receive the necessary 60 didactic training hours that will instruct you on the complexities, procedures and responsibility required of blood collection, specimen collections, the procedure to perform a venipuncture and skin punctures. The program also provides the 40 hours of practical training experience while practicing with patients in a medical setting under the supervision of a clinical licensed training supervisor at a medical clinic.

Advanced Program

Certified Phlebotomy Advance

32 hour Course

$850

ADVANCED Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) Certificate authorizes you to practice skin puncture, venipuncture and blood collection.

The Course is for individuals with experience and education of Phlebotomy. This program is an advanced course for individuals that have “on-the-job experience” and have a “Letter of Phlebotomy Experience for California Phlebotomist Certification” verifying between 40 and 1040 hours of paid phlebotomy work experience within the previous five years.

This 32 hour didactic training program is approved by CDPH/LFS. Through this program you will receive the necessary 32 didactic training hours that will instruct you on the complexities, procedures and responsibility required of blood collection, specimen collections, and procedure to perform a venipuncture and skin punctures.

LAVI is Focused on Students
 

Our staff is dedicated to helping our students receive the best possible training so our students may succeed in highly rewarding careers. Our courses have been developed by experienced professionals. They are specifically designed to provide you with the state of art medical skill that you need to thrive in a competitive healthcare environment.

You will have all of the academic and practical knowledge that is involved in becoming a well paid Phlebotomy Technician, Medical Assistant, EKG, Certified Nurse Assistant, Home Health Aide, Pharmacy Technician, Physical Therapy Aid, Massage Therapist, Medical Billing and Coding and NCLEX.
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In the Heart of Los Angeles
 

L A Vocational facilities are located in the premiere Wilshire District: few minutes from Hollywood, West Hollywood, Downtown L A, Westlake, Hancock Park, Park La Brea; surrounded by fabulous restaurants, sidewalk cafes, boutiques and retail stores. Public transportation is readily available, including the Wilshire/Normandie Metro station next to the building. Parking is available throughout the neighborhood.

Our classrooms are furnished with the most modern in therapy equipment. We have the highest quality massage tables, chairs and mats for our students to perfect their craft. We use only hypoallergenic lotions and oils, herbs and essential oils. Check out our facilities.

Accredited
Institution

LAVI students are well-respected in the allied health. We have established strong relationships with various organizations allowing our students the opportunity to a solid, hands-on learning experience in and out of the classroom.

BPPE

Approved to operate from Bureau for Private Postseconary Education www.bppe.ca.gov

GI Bill

Approved to train veterans (GI Bill) and other eligible persons.

SEVIS

Offers I-20 student Visas to our International students in accordance with SEVIS

SBWIB

Authorized Regional Training Vendor for the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB)