Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT‑I) - Ventura Training Institute

Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT‑I)

CDPH‑Approved Training • Get Licensed in as Little as 8 Weeks

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Ventura Training Institute’s Phlebotomy Technician I program prepares you to collect, process, and transport blood specimens for clinical laboratories. Approved by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the course satisfies state requirements for CPT‑I certification and combines classroom instruction with hands-on externship rotations.

  • Length: 8–9 weeks
  • Total Hours: 84 (44 theory + 40+ externship)
  • Schedule: Evening and weekend options
  • Prerequisite: High-school diploma/GED or higher
  • Outcome: Eligibility for California CPT-I License
  • Class Size: 12 students max

Course Schedule

Cohort Days Time Weeks
Evening Tue – Thu 6 PM – 9 PM 9 weeks
Weekend Sat 8 AM – 2 PM 9 weeks
Externship Mon – Fri Varies 40+ hrs

Admissions

Admission Requirements

  • High-school diploma, GED, or foreign equivalent (evaluation for international transcripts)
  • Valid government-issued photo ID and SSN / ITIN
  • Current immunization record, TB clearance, and physical exam
  • Clear Live Scan background check (required by externship sites)
  • 18 years of age or older
  • CPR/BLS card (can be added during the program)

Admission Procedure

  1. 1.Complete the CPT-I application and pay registration fee.
  2. 2.Submit diploma/GED and government ID for verification.
  3. 3.Attend a brief program orientation and uniform fitting.
  4. 4.Provide physical exam, immunization record, and TB test results.
  5. 5.Complete Live Scan and receive externship assignment.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Anatomy & physiology of the circulatory system
  • Venipuncture equipment and procedures
  • Dermal puncture techniques
  • Infection control & OSHA compliance
  • Specimen handling, processing, and transport
  • Professional ethics and patient communication

Tuition & Materials

$1,985.00

Included: Registration fee, Phlebotomy Essentials textbook & workbook, Live Scan processing, liability insurance, one set of scrubs & ID badge, externship placement, and the state certification application fee (first attempt).

Grading & Completion

75% minimum on all quizzes and final written exam. Successful completion of 50 unaided venipunctures & 10 skin punctures during externship. Completion documents submitted to CDPH; graduates then apply for CPT-I license.

Clinical Externship Sites

Quest Diagnostics – Ventura & Oxnard, CA
Dignity Health Laboratories – Camarillo, CA
Additional outpatient labs across Ventura County

Accreditation Note

Approved by the California Department of Public Health, Laboratory Field Services • (510) 620-3800.

Become a Certified Phlebotomist

Ready to start your career in phlebotomy? Complete the application form to enroll in our CPT-I Program.