Which certifications do phlebotomy jobs ask for?
California, Louisiana and Washington require a state credential for most phlebotomists, and Nevada has its own rules for laboratory assistants. Elsewhere, employers usually decide. This page counts which certifications 0 open jobs name, so you can see which certification matters before you pay for one.
Counted from our open jobs. Updated daily.
What open jobs ask for
| Certification | Issued by | What it shows | Named in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Technician, PBT(ASCP) | ASCP Board of Certification | National phlebotomy certification | · |
| Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) | National Healthcareer Association (NHA) | National phlebotomy certification | · |
| Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) | American Medical Technologists (AMT) | National phlebotomy certification | · |
| National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) | National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) | National phlebotomy certification | · |
| California CPT I or CPT II | California Department of Public Health | Required to draw blood in California | · |
| Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-P) | Washington State Department of Health | Required to draw blood in Washington | · |
| Louisiana phlebotomist license | Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners | Required to draw blood in Louisiana | · |
| A national phlebotomy certification (any) | ASCP, NHA, AMT, NCCT and others | The job accepts any of them | · |
| EMT or AEMT certification | State EMS office or NREMT | Some mobile and plasma center jobs ask for it | · |
| BLS or CPR | American Heart Association, Red Cross | Basic life support | · |
Share of open jobs that name each one. A job can name several. Naming one doesn't mean the job requires it: read the job.
Questions people ask
Do I need a certification to get a phlebotomy job?
It depends on the job and the state. A few states require a state credential; elsewhere, each employer decides.
Which national certification should I get?
The four common ones are ASCP PBT, NHA CPT, AMT RPT or NCCT NCPT. Pick the one employers near you name most; the table above counts every open job on this board.
Does my state require a license?
California, Louisiana and Washington do for most phlebotomists, and Nevada has its own rules for laboratory assistants. See the licensing page for your state.