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Phlebotomist School in California - CA

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: January 11th, 2010

Since a certification is required to practice phlebotomy in California, formal phlebotomy training is essential. There are a variety of California phlebotomy schools to pursue your certificate.

In addition to obtaining a phlebotomy certification, it is extremely important to continue learning after you complete the initial training program to gain continuing education hours (CEs). If you seek advanced certification and/or expansion into other levels in the field, CEs will be required and possibly other exams or licensing. With the rapid growth in medical research and new techniques it is important to be updated and aware of changes taking place in the field. This continued study is important in proving your heightened competency along with your years of experience to qualify for additional certification.

Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Phlebotomists in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose and San Francisco, California may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including Laguna Honda Hospital, Community Regional Medical Center, L.A. County & USC Medical Center, and Huntington Hospital.