§ 1243 Student Blood Collection Training

Business and Professions Code·California

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•Only students in approved schools can practice blood draws (like from veins or fingers).
•A licensed doctor or trained professional must watch them the whole time.
•This is only for learning, not real medical work.

Example

A nursing student in college needs to learn how to take blood.

The student can practice on a patient, but only if their teacher (who is a licensed nurse or doctor) is right there watching and helping.

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§ 1243 Student Blood Collection Training

A student regularly matriculated in any college or university accredited by an accrediting agency acceptable to the department, or in any legally chartered school approved by the department for training purposes may perform arterial puncture, venipuncture, or skin puncture as a part of the necessary training program when done under the direct and responsible supervision of a person licensed to perform tests under the provisions of this chapter or a licensed physician and surgeon. (Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1377.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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arterial puncture venipuncture skin puncture direct and responsible supervision

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 1243.

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