This is the application for Administrative MA (MA 217A), Clinical MA (MA 217B), and Comprehensive MA (MA 217C).

If you have any questions, please email Fiona Rashid, MA Program Specialist frashid2@saddleback.edu

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.

Application requirements for the Nursing Assistant Program: 

1. Must review a virtual Information Session for the Spring ACNA Program (must attend a total of 45 out of 60 minutes).
2. Must be 16 years of age or older.
3. Must have a Saddleback College/IVC student ID number.
4. Must possess one of the following: California identification card, California driver's license, or passport.
5. Must have a Social Security Card or Individual Taxpayer Identification number (ITIN).
6. Must have a California CNA license or obtain your license before 10/14/24.

 Admission requirements for the Acute Care Nursing Assistant Program: 

1. Must complete health requirements and physical examination within 3 months of admission. 
2. Must show proof of CNA licensure before registering for classes.
3. Must show proof of personal health insurance and obtain professional liability insurance prior to registering for classes.
4. Must obtain a valid BLS/CPR card through the American Heart Association.
5. Must complete health requirements outlined in the mandatory health assessment packet. 
6. Must complete/clear background check through CastleBranch - CRIMINAL SCREENING POLICY: Prior to entering the acute care nursing assistant training or Acute Care Nursing Assistant class, each student will be required to complete an application that will screen for conviction of a crime other than a minor traffic infraction. Title 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 483.13 Section (c), Subsection (1) (ii), prohibits long term care facilities from employing individuals who have been convicted of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals. To extend similar protection to patients, Title 22, California Code of Regulations Part 71828 Section ©, prohibits a student from practicing clinical skills on patients if the student has been convicted of crimes which could present a danger to patients. If the student answers yes to a criminal conviction, that student shall be advised to contact the enforcement consultant at (916) 327-2445. The revised application procedure requires any student shall not be admitted to class who has not shown proof that a fingerprint card has been sent to the Department of Public Health. Any student that is found to have a criminal conviction and has not received a letter of approval from the enforcement consultant will be dropped from the training program. Falsification of the Acute Care Nurse Assistant application may result in adverse action pursuant to the Health and Safely Code, Section 1337.8.

 Notifications: 

• Please check your submittable accounts/email used to sign up for all communication regarding your application status.
• Applicants will be notified of their application status  (dates subject to change).