FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPT. OF Public HEALTH, LABORATORY FIELD SERVICES (CA CDPH-LFS), PHLEBOTOMY PROGRAM ** Note: The number of hours of OTJE is based upon the date the person applies to LFS for certification. Mailing Address: CA CDPH-LFS, Phlebotomy Program, 850 Marina Bay Parkway, Richmond, CA94804-6403 Phone: 510.620.3800 updated April 2008 LIMITED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN 1 (CPT 1) NO EXPERIENCE CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN 1 (CPT 1) LESS THAN 1040 HOURS ON –THE-JOB- EXPERIENCE (OTJE) WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN 1 (CPT 1) EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 1040 HOURS ON-THE-JOB-EXPERIENCE (OTJE)** WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN 2 (CPT 2) High school graduate or GED or Equivalent • Qualified to be a CPT1 AND • Obtained 1040 hours On-the-Job-Experience (OTJE)** within the last 5 years Submit documentation and an application to a CA approved Phlebotomy Training Program Complete the following: 1) 20 hours of basic classes at a CA approved training program 2) 25 successful skin punctures in a clinical setting on real patients through a training program or on the job Attend a phlebotomy training program and complete the following: 1) 20 hours of basic classes 2) 20 hours of advanced classes 3) 40 hours of practical training in a clinical setting 4) 50 successful venipunctures AND 10 successful skin punctures on real patients Attend a phlebotomy training program and complete the following: 1) 20 hours of basic classes 2) 20 hours of advanced classes Attend a phlebotomy training program and complete 20 hours of advanced classes. Complete the following: 1) 20 hours of advanced classes at a CA approved training program 2) 20 successful arterial punctures under a licensed MD, PA, RN, CLB, CLS or RCP while training on the job Obtain a certificate of completion from the phlebotomy training program Perform 25 successful skin punctures in a clinical setting on real patients. Experience is non-applicable. Perform 50 successful venipunctures AND 10 successful skin punctures on actual patients. Obtain a certificate or letter signed by a licensed MD, PA, RN, CLB or CLS stating completion of 25 successful skin punctures while on the job (OTJ). Experience documentation is non-applicable. Obtain documentation from employer(s) of 50 venipunctures & 10 skin punctures – signed by laboratory director/s Obtain documentation from employer(s) of 50 venipunctures & 10 skin punctures – signed by laboratory director/s Obtain documentation from employer(s) of 50 venipunctures & 10 skin punctures – signed by laboratory director(s) AND documentation of 20 arterial punctures – signed by licensed MD, PA, RN, CLB, CLS, or RCP LIMITED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN 1 CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN 2 No examination requirement Submit documentation and an application to a CA approved Certification Organization to take a written phlebotomy examination No examination requirement Pass a written phlebotomy examination and obtain a certificate of completion examination and obtain a certificate of completion Apply online at https://secure.cps.ca.gov/cltreg/ and pay the application fee online. Print and return signed copy of the original attestation page to LFS. Applicants with a LPT or CPT1 certificate must re-apply for CPTII category. Direct your high school to send your transcript to CA DHS-LFS, Phlebotomy Program (See address at top of guide) Make a copy of your certificate of completion from: 1) CA approved phlebotomy training program 2) CA approved certification organization Make a copy of your certificate of completion from: 1) CA approved phlebotomy training program 2) CA approved certification organization Make a copy of your certificate of completion from: 1) CA approved phlebotomy training program 2) CA approved certification organization Make a copy of your certificate of completion from: 1) CA approved phlebotomy training program 2) CA approved certification organization Submit by mail to CA DHS-LFS (See address at top of guide) the following: 1) Completed CPT application 2) Copy of certificate from training program 3) Copy of certificate signed by licensed MD, PA, RN, CLB or CLS if punctures done OTJ 4) Check or money order for $54 5) 2 Passport size photos Submit by mail to CA DHS-LFS (See address at top of guide) the following: 1) Completed CPT application 2) Copies of certificates from training program and certification organization 3) Check or money order for $54 4) 2 Passport size photos Submit by mail to CA DHS-LFS (See address at top of guide) the following: 1) Completed CPT application 2) Copies of certificates from training program and certification organization 3) Documentation of 50 venipunctures & 10 skin punctures 4) Check or money order for $54 5) 2 Passport size photos Submit by mail to CA DHS-LFS (See address at top of guide) the following: 1) Completed CPT application 2) Copies of certificates from training program and certification organization 3) Documentation of 50 venipunctures & 10 skin punctures 4) Check or money order for $54 5) 2 Passport size photos Submit by mail to CA DHS-LFS (See address at top of guide) the following: 1) Completed CPT application 2) Copies of certificates from training program and certification organization 3) Documentation of 50 venipunctures & 10 skin punctures 4) Documentation of 20 arterial punctures 5) Check or money order for $54 6) 2 Passport size photos

Posted 2010-11-03 and updated on Nov 03, 2010 7:48am by noweru