Requirements for California Certification as Phlebotomy Technician

Applicants with at least six months recent experience in phlebotomy may be required to complete 40 hours of classroom training. Upon successful completion, participants are awarded a state approved training certificate from FHS. A copy of this certificate along with the documents listed below is submitted to California Department of Health Services (DHS) for State licensing.

• Phlebotomy Technician Application – Completed state application Form 182 along with the application fee - Click Here for State Forms.

• Documentation of Training and Experience – Completed and signed statement of phlebotomy training and or experience (see recommended state form at above website).

• Documentation of Education – Official school transcripts or GED document that shows a minimum high school education.

• Passport size photos - Two photos required

• Copy of a recent national phlebotomy certificate issued by a state approved national certifying agency.

Applicants with no experience in phlebotomy must successfully complete the Full course in phlebotomy. At FHS, these students are required to successfully complete a minimum of:

• 40 hours didactic / classroom instruction
• 50 hours practical (applied) instruction
• 80 hours clinical internship in a clinical or healthcare setting

The 40 hour course for experienced phlebotomists is presented concurrently with the full course at the following locations in California:

• Los Angeles / Orange County - Click Here
• San Diego / Imperial Counties - Click Here

Education Requirements

All applicants must posses at least a high school education or GED equivalent. Original transcripts may be submitted directly to DHS by the education institution or sealed copies may be submitted by the applicant.

National Certification

All individuals seeking California certification in phlebotomy must pass a state approved national certifying exam. This exam is available at the end of the course. Examinees who pass will be awarded a national certificate in phlebotomy. A copy of this document must be submitted when applying for state licensing.

• Clinical Internship
• Phlebotomy Registration Form
• Course Costs / National Exam
• Documentation of Training Form