California State License Requirements for Lab Techs
Filed in Licensing & Certification on Jun.03, 2009
To become a licensed clinical laboratory technician in California state, you will need to do the following:
- Education: Obtain an Associate degree in life sciences (chemical, physical, biological or clinical lab science) from and accredited school and which is recognized by NAACLS or LFS
- Exam: Score a minimum of 70% on the ASCP or AAB’s Board of Registry’s examination for Medical Laboratory Technician
- Fees: Pay $203 for application
To become a licensed phlebotomy technician in California state, you will need to do the following:
- Education: High school diploma or GED and 40 hours phlebotomy class training and 40 hours of phlebotomy practice from approved school
- Exam: Pass an approved phlebotomy certification exam
- Fees: Pay $54 for licensing and registration
To become a licensed cytotechnologist in California state, you will need to do the following:
- Education: Obtain an Bachelor’s degree from a school accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges or equivalent of 20 semester hours of biological science, 8 hours of chemistry, and 3 semester hours of math. And complete a 12-month Cytotechnology program accredited by CAAHEP or equivalent.
- Exam: Pass ASCP Board of Registry’s examination for Cytology
- Fees: Pay $155 for application
For more detailed information, see the California Department of Public Health’s website.
June 13th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
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