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Phlebotomy Schools in San Diego, CA with Certification and Degree Info

The San Diego, CA, area has 2 schools that offer phlebotomy programs. Learn about the programs, admission info and program requirements for these schools to make an informed education decision.

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Comparison of Schools in San Diego, CA, with Phlebotomy Programs

Only a couple schools in the San Diego, CA, area offer phlebotomy programs. San Diego Mesa College offers 2 related certificate programs and 1 related associate's degree program. This school is located just outside of downtown San Diego, CA. Students can find 1 phlebotomy certificate program at Southwestern College . This option also has the smallest student population and is the only school situated in southern San Diego County.

San Diego Mesa College Southwestern College
Phlebotomy Programs Offered Certificate of Performance in Phlebotomy,
Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting,
Associate in Science in Medical Assisting 		Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy
Related Programs Offered Certificate of Achievement in Radiologic Technology,
Associate in Science in Radiologic Technology 		Associate in Science in Nursing
School Type 2-year, public 2-year, public
Total Enrollment (2011) 25,504* 20,409*
Campus Setting Large city Large suburb
Tuition and Fees (2011-2012) $898 in-state; $5,290 out-of-state* $1,052 in-state; $6,372 out-of-state*
% of First-Year Students Receiving Any Form of Aid (2011) 54%* 73%*
Acceptance Rate (2011) N/A - Open admission N/A - Open admission
Retention Rate (2011) 62% for full-time students; 30% for part-time students* 70% for full-time students; 43% for part-time students*
Graduation Rate (for students who began in 2008) 22% (18% transfer-out rate)* 12% (8% transfer-out rate)*
Noteworthy Certification preparation; laboratory courses and clinical work provide hands-on training Practical experience learned through laboratories and a practicum; certification preparation
Driving Distance from Downtown San Diego, CA 7.5 mi. (14 min.) 13.6 min. (21 min.)

Source: *NCES College Navigator

Programs at San Diego Mesa College

This school's phlebotomy and related programs provide students with training through in-class lectures and laboratory courses. Students who complete the medical assisting programs qualify to take the California Certified Medical Assistant certification exam and the American Registry of Medical Assistants' Registered Medical Assistant certification exam. Medical assisting students must also participate in directed clinical practice, which may require fingerprinting and a background check prior to placement.

Certificate of Performance in Phlebotomy

This program consists of 2 courses and a practicum that fulfills the 9.5-unit program requirement. Students will encounter topics in capillary puncture, medical terminology, infection control, the circulatory system, quality assurance, venipuncture and risk factors. The phlebotomy practicum provides students with enough clinical training to qualify and prepare them to take the American Medical Technologists' Registered Phlebotomy Technician certification exam. Program graduates can also apply for California's Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 designation.

Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting

This program requires students to complete 28 units. Courses cover topics in minor surgery, human anatomy, physiology, patient care, electrocardiogram application, administrative medical assisting and infection control. This program also features a course covering medical assisting phlebotomy.

Associate in Science in Medical Assisting

All of the courses required in the medical assisting certificate program are required in this program. The main difference is that this program requires students to complete general education courses. A total of 60 course units are needed to complete this program.

Programs at Southwestern College

In addition to in-class training, phlebotomy students will be required to participate in a laboratory course component and practicum for hands-on skills development. Before enrolling in the phlebotomy certificate program, students must pass prerequisite courses in medical terminology, pre-algebra, composition and college reading.

Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy

In order to finish this program, students need to complete 5.5 course units. Common topics include specimen collection, venipuncture, anatomy, patient preparation, safety, isolation procedures and skin puncture. This program also provides the didactic content that is required for California phlebotomy certification.

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