Continuing Education for Phlebotomy license/certification renewal
These courses are designed so that you can meet requirements to renew your existing phlebotomist license or phlebotomy certification all over the country, including California. Contra Costa Medical Career College's Phlebtobomy continuing education program is fully accredited and approved by the CDPH-LFS.
Phlebotomy Technician Courses
Phlebotomy Continuing Education Requirements
By law in the state of California, a phlebotomist must be state certified or they are not allowed to work as a phlebotomist. Certified Phlebotomy Technicians must obtain a total of 6 contact hours continuing education units accredited / approved by California Department of Public Health-Laboratory Field Services (CDPH-LFS) in two years for a two-year renewal cycle from the date your certificate is issued.
Contra Costa Medical Career College is accredited as a Provider for continuing education in the clinical laboratory sciences by a variety of organizations, ensuring your investment of time and money is well spent.
Contra Costa Medical Career College is an approved accrediting agency with the California Department of Public Health-Laboratory Field Services, Accrediting Agency Registration.
Phone : (510) 873-6354 To visit their website: http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/ls/lfsb/default.htm
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I fail the quiz?
You must correctly answer at least 80% of the quiz questions to pass the course. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you may make a second attempt at no additional charge.
How long do I have to finish this course?
This course is self-paced and will not expire. You will not be given your CE certificate until you have passed the test at the end of each course.
How long is a course supposed to take me?
The CDPH-LFS rules state that you must spend 50 minutes for each contact hour of credit you earn.
Can I take the same course twice?
You cannot take the same course twice as the CDPH-LFS will not allow credit for a course you have already taken. These courses were designed specifically for phlebotomists. Phlebotomists licensed in California may earn credit for them, but no credit will be granted to medical technologists or clinical laboratory scientists.
training material
We work with educators as well as authors of phlebotomy training materials to compose a quality continuing education program. Our courses will not only refresh what has been learned during the initial certification/licensure process, but also teach the latest concepts and trends as well as technology that has affected the phlebotomy industry.
our mission
The mission of Contra Costa Medical Career College is to provide today’s busy phlebotomist with approved and accredited continuing education courses on topics that are vital to current clinical practice and available anytime, anywhere. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of continuing education available to meet the needs of California certified phlebotomists as well as phlebotomists all over the country.
Accredited CEUs
Take Contra Costa Medical Career College's accredited Phlebotomy continuing education courses today. No waiting, faxing, or mailing. Use any internet-connected computer - start at work, finish from home. Complete the course online and print your Continuing Educaiton certificate instantly.
Continuous Learning
We believe that education is required for lifelong professional growth. Only through continual learning can we hope to maintain the highest level of professional excellence, meeting the needs of our patients as care givers.