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California Phlebotomist and Clinical Lab Personnel Licensure (California, Florida, Louisiana, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Tennessee and West Virginia) FAQ:

Yes, Acorn CE is fully accredited by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Laboratory Field Services (LFS) as a Continuing Education (CE) provider, Accrediting Agency AA#230.

The continuing education units (CEUs) provided by Acorn CE are approved for renewing various California laboratory personnel certificates and licenses, including Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) licenses, Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Public Health Microbiologist Certificate, and Clinical Laboratory Director licenses.

To renew a phlebotomy certificate or clinical laboratory personnel license in California, specific continuing education (CE) requirements must be met.

Certified phlebotomists, including Limited Phlebotomy Technicians (LPT), Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I), and Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPT II), must complete 6 contact hours of continuing education every 24 months. This CE must be provided by a California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Laboratory Field Services (LFS)-approved accrediting agency or accredited academic institution. The ‘Pre-analytical Processing and Phlebotomy 2024 – 6 units CE‘ course is designed to fulfill these renewal requirements for both active and expired phlebotomy certificates/licenses.

Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist:

Limited Phlebotomy Technician (LPT) 

Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) 

Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPT II) 

All licensed clinical laboratory personnel (including cytotechnologists, medical laboratory technicians, scientists, and directors) must complete a total of 24 contact hours of continuing education every 24 months, provided by a CDPH/LFS-approved accrediting agency or an accredited academic institution.

Technician:

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Scientist/Technologist/Public Health:

Clinical Chemist Scientist

Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist

Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist

Clinical Hematologist Scientist

Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist

Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist

Clinical Microbiologist Scientist

Clinical Toxicologist Scientist

Clinical Reproductive Biologist Scientist ​

Public Health Microbiologist

Clinical Laboratory Director

Clinical Chemist

Clinical Cytogeneticist

Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist

Clinical Histocompatibility Laboratory Director 

Clinical Laboratory Bioanalyst 

Clinical Microbiologist

Clinical Toxicologist

Clinical Reproductive Biologist​

Clinical Laboratory Geneticist​

The California Department of Public Health has a video on how to renew a license online: “How to Renew a License/Certificate with CDPH”  

First, go to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Laboratory Field Services (LFS) website:
Laboratory Field Services – Home (ca.gov)

Under Personnel, click on Renewals.
If you already have an account, you can log in to the online application system (CDPH LFS Online Portal). If not, click the link to create an account, then enter your certificate and license information. If you’ve forgotten your California phlebotomy certificate or clinical lab personnel license number, you can search for your license number here: License Search

Once logged into PERL:

  • Click on Renew My Licenses.
  • Verify all personal information and conviction details, and make changes as needed.
  • Select one license to renew at a time. The exact license type will appear. For phlebotomists, it will be one of the following: Limited Phlebotomy Technician, Certified Phlebotomy Technician I, or Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPT II).

Under Continuing Education Details:

  • Click Add New Continuing Education.
  • Do not check the box for “Is this an Educational Institution?“
  • Enter the following information (Example for California-certified phlebotomist renewal using the Pre-analytical Processing and Phlebotomy 2024 course):
    • Continuing Education Provider: Acorn
    • California AA Number: 230
    • Name of Course: Pre-analytical Processing and Phlebotomy 2024
    • Number of Units: 6
    • Issue Date: The date listed on your certificate
  • Upload the Acorn CE certificate of completion provided at the end of the course.

 

Finally, acknowledge the renewal disclosure, sign and accept, and pay using either a credit card or bank account. A receipt and payment confirmation will be provided. Once the renewal process is completed, your renewed license/certificate will be available for download.

Continuing education (CE) courses can be completed at any time, but online renewal is only available for licenses within 60 days of expiration or after expiration. This applies to California-certified/licensed phlebotomists (LPT, CPT-I, CPT-II) and all California-licensed clinical laboratory personnel.

California mandates that all phlebotomists hold an active and valid license issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Laboratory Field Services (LFS). Performing phlebotomy with an expired license is a violation of state regulations. Acorn CE’s ‘Pre-analytical Processing and Phlebotomy 2024‘ online course is fully mobile-compatible and provides an immediate certificate upon completion. The certificate includes your name, license number and date of completion allowing you to renew your license online instantly. Unlike other CE providers that require mailing, faxing, or emailing answer sheets and waiting for manual grading—potentially delaying your certification by up to 30 days—Acorn CE offers a fast, seamless, and hassle-free renewal process.

California certified/licensed phlebotomists (LPT, CPT-I, CPT-II) can easily renew an expired phlebotomy certificate through the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Laboratory Field Services (LFS) online portal, following the regular renewal process. To confirm eligibility for renewal, log in to the LFS online application portal to check for renewal notice. Completing the ‘Pre-analytical Processing and Phlebotomy 2024 – 6 units CE‘ course satisfies the continuing education requirements for renewal. Retaking the phlebotomy course or national certification exams like ACA, AMCA, AMT, ASCP, NNC/MMCI, or NHA is not required. For help or if your renewal isn’t visible in the system, email [email protected]

If your phlebotomy certification has expired in California, you can renew it by following these steps:

  1. Log into the CDPH LFS online application portal: CDPH License Renewal Portal.
  2. Complete the required continuing education (CE) courses, such as the Pre-analytical Processing and Phlebotomy 2024 – 6 units CE course.
  3. Submit your renewal application through the portal and pay the applicable fees. (California does not charge any additional fee for those renewing an expired phlebotomy certificate. You can view the current license renewal fee schedule on the CDPH LFS website here. However, for other licensed categories in California, such as MLT, Cytotechnologist, CLS/Limited License Scientist, and Lab Director, a late fee does apply.)
  4. Wait for approval, and ensure your certification is active before resuming work as a phlebotomist. 

Acorn CE is accepted by the following states laboratory licensure:

Certification Board and Organization that recognized Acorn CE

Yes, Acorn CE courses relevant to the scope of practice can be used for certification renewal. Below is a list of certifications and agencies that Acorn CE can help fulfill re-certification requirements. Please note, always verify with your certification agency to confirm eligibility.

ACA – American Certification Agency for Healthcare Professionals

AMCA – American Medical Certification Association

AMT – American Medical Technologists

NHA – National Healthcareer Association

NCCT – National Center for Competency Testing

Yes, all courses offered on Acorn CE including the California phlebotomy renewal courses the ‘Pre-analytical Processing and Phlebotomy 2024 – 6 units CE’ are fully online and mobile-friendly. Certified/licensed phlebotomists (LPT, CPT-I, CPT-II) can easily complete their continuing education (CE) requirements and renew their certificates using smartphones, tablets, Mac, or Window computers, using iOS, Android or any other operating systems. This flexibility ensures certified/licensed phlebotomists (LPT, CPT-I, CPT-II) can renew their phlebotomy certificate/license conveniently, anytime and anywhere.

A passing grade of 70% is required for all courses. Users can retake the exam at no additional charge; however, it is recommended to review the course material before retaking the exam.

The practice exam does not offer CE units and does not require a passing score. It is designed solely for practice and self-assessment purposes.

Yes, an official invoice and receipt will be provided. If your employer offers reimbursement for continuing education, the invoice/receipt can be used for that purpose. It will include your name, the course name, the number of CE units, and the amount paid for the course.

Upon completing the course and passing the quiz, a certificate of completion, including your name and license number, will be immediately provided. This enables individuals with certifications and licenses approaching expiration to quickly obtain their certificate of completion and immediately initiate the renewal process, ensuring they can continue performing phlebotomy without any disruption.

For hospitals, laboratories, schools, IVD manufacturers and training programs looking to purchase CE courses or practice exams in bulk for employees and students, please email [email protected]  or call 626-269-9311.

Yes, Acorn CE can provide continuing education accreditation after a thorough program review. Please contact us at [email protected] or call 626-269-9311 for pricing and to request an approval application form. The certificate of completion will include the sponsor’s information.

No, the website does not track your location, time spent on the site, or any personal data beyond what is required for course registration and completion. Your privacy is fully respected, and only necessary information related to your certification is collected.

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West Virginia Department of Health

Check out our other site: Acorn Laboratory – Biorepository and Mobile Phlebotomy.
Also check out RCI – accredited CA phlebotomy and MLT training

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