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California Phlebotomy Technicians

California requires that all Phlebotomy Technicians or Phlebotomists who work in California MUST hold a California Phlebotomy License by January 1,  2007.  Prior to passage of this legislation, all phlebotomists had to be certified by April 9, 2006.  An important requirement remains: in order to qualify for the extension, completed applications must be received by Laboratory Field Services on or before July1, 2006.  Applicants are encouraged to apply online using the instructions listed below.  One of the requirements of licensure is that all phlebotomists must take and pass a phlebotomy certification examination from an approved certifying organization.  AMT was approved as a certifying organization in April of 2003. 

AMT offers our certification examination two ways:  Computerized testing through a Prometric testing site or by paper and pencil examinations with a proctor. 

Questions on computerized testing can be found in AMT's FAQ section on this website. Also, to find a testing site in California, click on the link below to see the list. Testing sites can be found on Pearson Vue's Website.

Paper and pencil testing is typically done at a career school, community college or other organized venue.  Computerized testing can be completed at any time by filling out the application and returing it with all relevant paperwork. To hold a paper and pencil test at your location, email Geri by clicking on the email link below.

How do I go about taking the AMT phlebotomy?

1. Download the AMT Phlebotomy examination application
2. Download the reference sheet
3. Download the evaluator sheet
4. Fill out the application and all paperwork

** Please Note:  The application that is filled out to take the approved AMT phlebotomy examination is ONLY for the AMT exam and is NOT the same as the application for State of California approval as a phlebotomist.  See the information below (California licensing information) to download the State's application form.

For questions, call Geri at 847/939-3393 or email her.
The following site contains information relevant to your California Phlebotomy License.  This information can be found on the California Department of Health Services Website.   

 California Licensing Information - From California DHS
 
This application can be printed off, filled in and mailed to AMT OR the fields can be filled in online.  To fill in online, type your information into all required fields.  To move between fields hit the "tab" key.  To check a text box, click in the box you want with your mouse.  Once completed, print it off, sign the back of the application and mail it to AMT.

 Supervisor/Evaluator Form - This form accompanies the applications and needs to be filled out by a supervisor. (42 KB)

 Reference form - To qualify to become a RPT this reference form should accompany the application. (28 KB)


 Study references for the Phlebotomy Certification Examination - These are suggested study materials for the AMT RPT examination. (59 KB)