FAQ’s

📚 Program Questions

Q – Is your phlebotomy program accredited and approved?
A – Yes! ✅ Approved by the California Department of Public Health – Laboratory Field Services 🔬 CDPH Website

Q – Do I need prior medical training to join the program?
A – Not at all! 🙌 Many of our best graduates came from completely unrelated industries.

Q – Is there a dress code?
A – Yes, students are required to wear 👕 scrubs and closed-toe shoes for all classes and externship hours. Scrubs can be any color except neon or animation prints.

Q – What are the requirements to enroll?
A – You must be 18+ and have a high school diploma or equivalent. 🎓

Q – What if I completed high school outside of the United States?
A – You’re fine with a foreign equivalent diploma. 🌍
Additional requirements:
• 🗂️ Extra paperwork
• 💲 $100 processing fee to Laboratory Field Services
• 📝 Documents must be in English (translation services may be needed)

Q – Can I become a phlebotomist with a criminal record?
A – Possibly. ⚖️ Certain convictions may not prevent you from being licensed in California, but some employers may have hiring restrictions. Best to discuss your situation directly with us.

Q – What if I miss a class due to illness or emergency?
A – We’ll help you make it up 📆 — you’ll need to attend the same class in a future session.

Q – Can I choose my externship location?
A – We place students based on availability, not distance. 📍 You may be placed up to 40 miles from our school.
If you know of a facility outside of our affiliations, please email the contact name, email, and phone number to info@PhlebotomyTA.com.

Q – Are there any externship schedules available during nights or weekends?
A – No. ⛔ All externships are one full week, Monday–Friday, during regular business hours.
Placement occurs after you complete the class and pass the national exam.

Q – What job opportunities are available after licensing?
A – Plenty! 🏥
• 🏨 Hospitals
• 🔬 Laboratories
• 🩸 Blood Banks
• 🩺 Physicians’ Offices
• 💉 Plasma Donation Centers
• 🏥 Medical Clinics
• 📋 Paramedical Examinations
• 🧪 Platelet Donations
• 🎪 Health Fairs
• 🦷 Sedation Dentistry

💰 Financial Questions

Q – Do you accept payment plans?
A – Yes, we’re very flexible! 💳 The only firm requirements are:
• 💵 A $250 deposit is required to reserve your seat in class.
• 📑 Tuition must be paid in full before you receive your paperwork to schedule your National Exam. Please call or email us to inquire about payment options.

Q – Are there other expenses outside tuition?
A – Yes:
• 💲 $125 – National Exam fee 📝
• 💲 $125 – CA Phlebotomy License application fee 📜
• 👕 Scrubs (if you don’t already own a pair)

Q – Do you offer Financial Aid?
A – Unfortunately, we do not. 🚫