Cottage’s Laboratory Assistant Program follows NAACLS guidelines for Phlebotomy Training Programs. Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive a phlebotomy certificate and will be eligible to take the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians certification exam.

The program consists of four consecutive weeks of training. Students will be trained in the proper techniques of blood collection for adults and children using both venipuncture and capillary techniques. The program provides training in specimen handling and processing for in-house testing and sendouts to reference laboratories. Students are introduced to basic tests and equipment in the laboratory. Students’ progress is monitored through a checklist of objectives and written exams.

Classes are scheduled for four hours per day, Monday through Friday, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Classes are limited to no more than six students; classes fill one month in advance of the starting date. Prospective students may contact us for an updated class schedule.

For more information, please call, write, or e-mail:

Program Director: Lynette Hansen, EdD, MHA, CLS (ASCP)
Phlebotomy Instructor: Carlos Medina, MS, CLS (ASCP)

Dr. Lynette Hansen
School of Medical Technology
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
P.O. Box 689
Pueblo at Bath Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93102
 
Tel: (805) 569-7378
E-mail: lhansen@sbch.org