How long does it take to get certification for phlebotomy?

Answer 1

It takes approximately 4 months depending on whether you go full time or part time. It's a very easy course...It teaches you how to draw blood and also proper patient interaction. The median yearly salary of a Phlebotomist is about $43,000. Hope my answer helped :)

Do not think that the median salary for a phlebotomist is $43,000 that must be for someone who is very, very experienced or who works in management.

I have worked as Phlebotomist for over 10 years and never heard of anyone making that type of money. The information that I found states that generally a phlebotomist make around $12-14.00 a hour before shift differential. However some states pay very low in the $8-10 an hour range, it depends on where you live and who you work for, and how much experience you have.

Also, phlebotomist do not have to have formal education. You can get on the job training in several states. Speak with people who work in Phlebotomy clinics in your area and ask is formal education is required in your state. You can save your money and be trained on the job. I have worked with formally trained, and on the job trained phlebotomist and personally I don't see any difference with them.

I am not a formally trained Phlebotomist but I feel that my education from the hospital where I worked was better than the vocational education that some paid for. **Goddess34, December 5, 2008

Answer 2

To get a phlebotomy certification, one must attend a phlebotomy course. This courses can range anywhere from four to twenty-four months, depending on where one takes the course.