SADDLEBACK COLLEGE / IVC STUDENT ID:

• Student's must have a Saddleback College/IVC student ID # to apply. 
• If you do not have one, first apply to the college here. 
• Once you have been assigned a student ID, You may apply to the Phlebotomy Program.
   

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION:

Applications are accepted from the following:

• Students enrolled in or have completed MLT 410NC & MLT 411NC.
• Medical Assisting students with completed course waiver (see below).
• CNA students with completed course waiver (see below).

PETITION FOR COURSE SUBSTITUTION OR WAIVER:

• Medical Assisting students who successfully completed MA 212B may submit a petition to waive MLT 410NC and/or MLT 411NC, and enroll directly into MLT 412NC and MLT 413NC.
• Certified Nursing Assistant students who successfully completed the CNA program may submit a petition to waive MLT 410NC and/or MLT 411NC, and enroll directly into MLT 412NC and MLT 413NC.
• To submit any Petitions for Course Waiver/Substitutions, schedule an appointment with Elizabeth Weiss in the Counseling Office by calling (949) 582-4572.

TRANSCRIPTS: 

• Official relevant transcripts from outside colleges other than Saddleback/IVC must be sent to the Admissions & Records office PRIOR to submitting your application.
• International transcripts must be evaluated by an acceptable third party, at: https://www.naces.org/member

NOTIFICATIONS:
 

• Please check your Submittable accounts/email used to sign up with for all communication regarding your application.

This application is for the English Language Learner Spring 2026 start phlebotomy program. This program is for students who would benefit from English language support during the course of their program.

Application requirements for the ELL Phlebotomy Program: 

1. Must attend an Information Session or review the information session video.
2. Must be 18 years of age or older.
3. Must have a CASAS score of 230 or higher.
4. Must have a Saddleback College/IVC student ID number.
    

If you are applying to this program, you must complete your CASAS test by November 26th, 2025.

 Notifications: 

• Please check your Submittable accounts/email used to sign up for all communication regarding your application status. Applicants will be notified of their status on or after December 3rd, 2025.