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State Phlebotomy Licensure (CA, NV, LA, WA)
Four U.S. states - California (CDPH-LFS), Nevada (OPH), Louisiana (DHH), and Washington (DOH) - maintain state-level phlebotomy licensure that layers on top of a national credential. California requires graduation from a CDPH-approved training program, a passing score on a national certification exam, and a fingerprint-based DOJ/FBI background check. Nevada requires passing a national certification plus 6 CE hours annually and a state application. Louisiana requires a national certification, annual CE, and a state application. Washington requires graduation from an MA-P or Phlebotomy DOH-approved program plus national certification. These licenses are tied to the state of practice and do not transfer without the state-specific endorsement process.
Who is this credential for?
Phlebotomists practicing in California, Nevada, Louisiana, or Washington, where state law requires a state-issued license in addition to a national certification to legally perform venipuncture on residents.
Renewal requirements
State-specific CE and a maintenance fee; every state REQUIRES a current national certification (PBT, CPT, RPT, NCPT, or CP) as a co-license prerequisite.
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