CLIA: Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments - Federal regulations that set quality standards for laboratory testing and quality control procedures

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard: 29 CFR 1910.1030 - Federal safety guidelines for handling blood and other potentially infectious materials

HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requirements for protecting patient health information

State Certification Requirements: Specific state-by-state regulations governing phlebotomy certification and practice requirements

NAACLS Guidelines: National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences standards for educational program quality

NCCT Standards: National Center for Competency Testing requirements for certification and testing standards

ASCP Requirements: American Society for Clinical Pathology certification standards and continuing education requirements

NPA Guidelines: National Phlebotomy Association professional practice guidelines and ethical standards

ASPT Requirements: American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians professional certification and practice requirements

Training Hours Requirements: Minimum required classroom and clinical practice hours for program completion

Competency Assessment: Required documentation of specific skills and knowledge demonstration

Accreditation Documentation: Required information about program accreditation status and instructor credentials