Phlebotomists Are Essential — Learn the Skills to Join the Field

As a phlebotomy technician, you’ll play a vital role in both patient care and laboratory work. Phlebotomists are trained professionals who draw blood for medical tests. They ensure proper patient identification, maintain sample integrity, and help patients feel at ease during the process—making them a critical link between patients and diagnostic labs.

If you're an Amazon Associate looking to shift careers or explore new opportunities, BAMA Institute provides the hands-on training and certification you need to launch your future in healthcare.

Become a Certified Phlebotomist with Free Training Through Amazon Career Choice

Amazon Associates: apply now to qualify for a full scholarship covering national certification, California licensure, and hands-on clinical hours

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BAMA Institute is proud to be an educational partner in Amazon’s Career Choice Program

Advance Your Future with Amazon’s Career Choice Program

Amazon’s Career Choice program is an education benefit that empowers eligible employees to gain new skills for career advancement—at Amazon or beyond. Through this program, employees can pursue training and education with trusted partners like BAMA Institute.

BAMA Institute's Phlebotomy Program — Built for Your Success

BAMA Institute’s Phlebotomy Technician Course equips Amazon Associates with the skills and confidence to succeed in healthcare. The program includes:

• 60 Hours of Classroom Instruction covering:
– Anatomy & physiology (with a focus on the circulatory system)
– Specimen collection procedures
– Phlebotomy equipment & techniques
– Risk factors, complications & quality assurance
– Professionalism in patient care settings

• Hands-on Training in venipuncture and skin puncture techniques

• Clinical Externship to apply your skills in a real healthcare environment

Join a top-rated program trusted by employers—and launch your healthcare career with confidence.

Earn the Phlebotomy Certifications You Need to Launch Your Healthcare Career

Students enrolled in BAMA Institute's Phlebotomy Technician Course are fully prepared to earn:

• National Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT)
• California State License as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT-1)

These industry-recognized credentials open doors to in-demand roles in clinics, hospitals, and laboratories.

Flexible Scheduling & Real Clinical Experience — Train for a Phlebotomy Career on Your Terms

The phlebotomy program is designed to fit into your schedule, offering hands-on training to help you succeed in healthcare. The program is divided into two key components:

• 60 Hours of Classroom Instruction
Includes interactive lectures, hands-on lab practice, assignments, and skills assessments.

Choose a schedule that works best for you:
– 2-week weekday intensive
– 5-week weekend class

• 40–160 Hours of Clinical Externship
Put your skills into practice in a real healthcare setting. Clinical placements are available at 50+ partner sites, including hospitals and labs across the Bay Area.

• Choose From These Upcoming BAMA Institute Phlebotomy Class Start Dates

– Weekday Classes: June 23, July 21, August 18
– Weekend Classes: June 7, July 12, August 16

You’ll get the flexibility you need and the real-world experience employers value—all in one comprehensive training program.

How to Get Started — Step-by-Step for Amazon Associates

Step 1: Complete the Form on This Page or Schedule an Online Appointment to Meet and Discuss Your Phlebotomy Program Interest with a BAMA Institute Admissions Advisor

Please note: This step is required to be completed before submitting your payment request application to the Amazon Career Choice program.

Minimum admission requirements:
• A high school diploma, GED, or higher-level degree
(Foreign diplomas accepted if evaluated for U.S. equivalency)
• English language proficiency (ESL students must pass an English test)
• Two sealed official education transcripts
• One full-course COVID-19 vaccination

Many students come with international education backgrounds. If that’s you, our Admissions Advisors will guide you through the evaluation process to help you move forward with confidence.

Step 2: Visit Career Choice on Amazon A to Z to submit a payment request for your selected school and program

Step 3: Once your application in approved, Amazon pays BAMA Institute directly

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You'll receive personalized attention, with additional coaching and lab practice hours if you need the extra help.

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BAMA was a wonderful school to work with. Very easy process to register and sign up for courses. I completed the weekend phlebotomy course at the San Francisco campus. The course was fantastic, and what I loved most about it was the knowledge my instructor had. Never did I feel nervous that I wouldn’t be able to complete the course work asked of me. My instructor was very confident in his skills which led me to have the same confidence. Attending BAMA and taking the weekend course, I was fully prepared to dive into the world of phlebotomy.

Kiley Munoz, Phlebotomy Technician Graduate

I really appreciated the opportunity to practice phlebotomy on other students, and let them practice on me. Since I graduated BAMA, I’ve been working as a Lab Tech/Phlebotomist at the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.

Adam Zeboski, Phlebotomy Technician Graduate

One Medical Group has officially offered me a full-time phlebotomy position. I am super excited to start a career with this company. Thank you so much for all your help.

Cheryl Q., Phlebotomy Technician Graduate