California requires that all phlebotomists (Limited Phlebotomist Technicians and Certified Phlebotomy Technicians) complete six contact hours of continuing education with an accredited institution or an accrediting agency approved by the California Department of Public Health.

A phlebotomist is a medical professional who is trained to perform blood draws on children and adults. They collect and prepare blood for testing so it can be analyzed in a medical laboratory. They also collect blood for donation.

Take blood Ask the patient to form a fist so the veins are more prominent. Enter the vein swiftly at a 30 degree angle or less, and continue to introduce the needle along the vein at the easiest angle of entry. Once sufficient blood has been collected, release the tourniquet BEFORE withdrawing the needle.