Advanced Phlebotomy for Practitioners - Allied Health
Advanced phlebotomy practitioners fall into two categories:
- Practitioners currently working in a job titled Phlebotomist with 1040 hours of experience within the past 5 years, and
- Practicing phlebotomists with less than 1040 hours within the past 5 years.
Category (1) practitioners enroll in AH-118 Advanced Phlebotomy for Practitioners. Upon earning a grade of "C" or above are eligible to apply for the certification exam.
Category (2) practitioners must complete AH-110 and AH-111 Medical Terminology prerequisites, and then enroll in AH-117A and AH-118. Upon earning a grade of "C" or above in each course are then eligible to apply for the certification exam.
Both options are approved by the Department of Health Services as a preparation for the certification exam.
See the Phlebotomy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more information. AH-110 and AH-111 are offered Fall and Spring semesters. Basic and Advanced Phlebotomy is offered Fall and Spring semesters - or check Ohlone College Schedule of Classes for exact dates and times.
