NAACLS or CAAHEP Accredited Programs
If you are currently enrolled in or have completed a NAACLS or CAAHEP accredited training program within the last five years, the printed application form must include the program director's name and the school code number must be indicated.

The education received from a NAACLS or CAAHEP accredited program is acceptable for a period of five (5) years from the date of completion of that program. After five years, the applicant’s eligibility will be based on clinical laboratory experience (except Cytotechnologist) as stated in the current examination eligibility requirements.

Phlebotomy Technician Training

• Route 1: If you are applying from a California Dept. of Health Services approved program you must submit a notarized copy of your Certificate of Completion from the program along with your application form.
• Route 2: Download reference form (PDF). The reference form must be completed by your program director and attached to a letter, on letterhead, signed by the program director verifying the accuracy of the information on the form.
• Route 4: You must submit a notarized copy of your current state/provincial license for RN or LPN or a notarized copy of certificate of completion from the accredited allied health program you completed along with your application form.

Military trained MLT applicants
Official or notarized documentation of your military code (NEC, MOS or AFSC code or ER.B) or certificate verifying completion of training must be submitted with your application form.

Hemapheresis Practitioner
If you are a RN or MD, you must submit a notarized copy of your current state or provincial license along with your application form.

Donor Phlebotomy Technician
If you are RN or LPN, you must submit a notarized copy of your current state or provincial license along with your application form.