Pennsylvania CLS License Renewal Requirements

Complete guide to Pennsylvania clinical laboratory scientist license requirements, renewal process, and CE deadlines.

License Required: Yes, Pennsylvania requires licensure for clinical laboratory personnel.

License Requirements

Licensing Board

Pennsylvania Department of Health

License Type

Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or related field

Experience

1 year of clinical laboratory experience

Certification

National certification required

Continuing Education

24 contact hours per 2-year cycle
CE Requirement
Every 2 years
Renewal Cycle
(initial), (renewal)
Fees

Renewal Process

  1. Complete your CE requirements during the renewal period
  2. Gather documentation of completed CE activities
  3. Log into the Pennsylvania Department of Health portal
  4. Submit renewal application with required fees
  5. Processing typically takes 4-6 weeks

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