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NOTE:
Phlebotomists may now apply online for certification. Click
Here to apply online.
New Phlebotomy Regulations Effective April 9,
2003
The phlebotomy
statutes were revised by the 1999 Migden bill.
This bill authorized DHS to write new regulations that were signed into
law on January 9, 2003. The
statutes and regulations took effect 90 days later on April 9, 2003.
The documents and slide presentation below explain the new laws and
describe how to become a state approved Limited or Certified Phlebotomy
Technician, an approved training program and an approved certifying
organization.
Please
visit the online registration home page for a link to the California Phlebotomy
laws and regulations. The regulations can be viewed at the CPS
home page. Click on the phlebotomy link.
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17.Public Health.
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Division 1. State Department of Health Services
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Chapter 2. Laboratories
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Subchapter 1. Service Laboratories
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Group 2. Clinical Laboratory Regulations
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Article
1.5. Licensure of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
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§ 1034 Certification of Phlebotomy Technicians
The History and Overview of California Phlebotomy Regulations:
A brief description of
the requirements to become a state certified phlebotomist.
CA Phlebotomy Regulations Timeline:
This document is a brief description of the
timeframes and approval process for the upcoming phlebotomy regulations.
Phlebotomy Regulations:
"They're Here!" PowerPoint Presentation:
This is a graphic outline of the phlebotomy regulations.
How To Obtain a Phlebotomy Certificate:
This is a table which describes the step-by-step process of how a new or experienced phlebotomist will obtain a
California State issued certificate under the new phlebotomy regulations.
FAQ's:
The most common questions and answers concerning the phlebotomy
regulations.
Phlebotomy Training Programs Application Process:
This letter explains the steps to becoming a DHS-approved phlebotomy training program and lists the application
materials.
For a copy of an application click
here.
Application for
Phlebotomy Certification:
At this site, find an application for
Phlebotomy Certification.
Certification Organizations:
This document lists the national examination services that certify phlebotomists, most of whom will seek state approval under
the new regulations.
Important Internet Addresses:
A list of instructions to access the new
phlebotomy laws, CA and Federal Clinical Laboratory laws.
Approved Phlebotomy Training Schools:
A list of approved phlebotomy training schools.
EXCEL
Formatted Phlebotomy Training School list
Fees: State application for the 2-year certificate is $54.
The fee for a Duplicate certificate is $13.
A duplicate certificate may only be ordered after an original certificate has
been approved and issued.
For general information regarding the statutes
and regulation, how to become a certified phlebotomy technician, application
forms to become an approved phlebotomy training program, instructions, and the
current list of LFS approved phlebotomy training programs, please contact Maria
DeSousa at 510-620-3801, Judy Schlosser at 510-620-3815, or Maria Balderas at
510-620-3792 in the Richmond office, or Pam Farrell at 213-576-6746 in the Los Angeles office
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