Program type
Phlebotomy programs
Postsecondary certificate
Typical length
Usually less than 1 year“...usually take less than 1 year to complete.” BLS OOH: Phlebotomists
Who approves it
States that issue a phlebotomy credential set their own program rules (California: CDPH-approved training).
Accreditation
NAACLS accredits phlebotomist programs.
NAACLS: National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (per NAACLS).
Find accredited programsWhat to check before you enroll
- State approval where required
- Number of supervised venipunctures
- Which national exam it prepares you for
Where it leads
Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
Program finder
Searching approved programs by state and city is coming soon. Until then, use the accreditor directories above, your state board's approved list and the Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Sources
- BLS OOH: Phlebotomists
- National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences: find an accredited program
- Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (U.S. Department of Education)
Checked against these sources on Oct 1, 2026.