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In today’s economic climate, there are very few booming fields. However, there is always a demand for medical professionals. A phlebotomist is a medical professional specifically trained to draw blood. Phlebotomists can be found working in doctor’s offices, laboratories, hospitals, urgent care centers, nursing homes, wellness clinics and blood and plasma donation centers. A trained and certified phlebotomist can expect to earn an average yearly salary of $25,000 or more depending on experience and location of employment.
Phlebotomist jobs can be rigorous as they deal with near constant contact with patients who may be upset or nervous. A phlebotomist needs good communication skills and a caring demeanor, especially when dealing with children and other potentially-frightened patients. Active listening skills are also essential to help calm the patients and gain any needed medical information.
Getting the Proper Training
Phlebotomy training can be accomplished in a vocational technology environment/school, an accredited institution or even through on-the-job training. Depending on the course schedules and number of classes taken, the training to become a phlebotomist can be completed in one semester to one year. Candidates for phlebotomist training should have a GED (General Educational Development) or possess a High School Diploma. Some states require certification and others do not. Also, some states are beginning to require a minimum number of classroom hours for all new phlebotomy students, so it is important to know the laws governing phlebotomy in your state.
Phlebotomy training includes classes on universal standards and precautions, personal safety and the use of personal protection equipment. It also includes coursework in anatomy and physiology, with an emphasis on the circulatory system and equipment and supplies. Phlebotomy students will also learn about the different venipuncture techniques, the possible reactions and complications a patient may encounter during venipuncture and how to respond to these problems.
Finishing Your Training
The final part of phlebotomy training includes a skill assessment and a practical exam. While not all states require certification, many employers do require certification. Certification is offered by The American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT). Certified and licensed phlebotomists, like all other medical professionals, are required to take annual training (CEU’s) to continue their education and maintain their professional knowledge. Once you have finished your training you will be ready to enter the work force. Qualified phlebotomists make good money and are in constant demand.
What else can I help you with?
What are the prerequisites to a phlebotomy training program?
Prerequisites are usually just a high school diploma. Most states do not require phlebotomy so you can usually get on the job training.
What is involved in phlebotomy?
Attend a Phlebotomy training program and learn to draw blood. A phlebotomist can be trained on the job, or complete a formal phlebotomy program, which typically last 4 to 8 months.
What is the training that is needed for a phlebotomy job?
There are specific courses that you may have to take in order to be considered for this position, although I have heard that a lot of the training is done on the job itself.
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To get phlebotomy skills as an LPN you would need to find a job that had some on the job training or you could take a certified phlebotomy class.
What are some schools to consider that offer Phlebotomy training?
When it is necessary to obtain phlebotomy training from a school, as opposed to on the job training, classes are usually offered at a community college, a business, vocational, or technical school. So it would be recommended to check with your local schools, of this type, to see if they offer the training that you need.
Can you transfer your certification in Phlebotomy from Florida to Massachusetts?
Yes, if you obtained your phlebotomy certificate in Florida, it is good in Massachusetts too. You can basically get a job anywhere in the United States once you have the phlebotomy certificate.
What is involved in phlebotomy training?
Attend a Phlebotomy training program and learn to draw blood. A phlebotomist can be trained on the job, or complete a formal phlebotomy program, which typically last 4 to 8 months.
What are the kinds of jobs that one can do with a phlebotomy certificate?
The best place to find out about a phlebotomy job is at the online job search websites. Lots of them will allow you to upload your CV so employers can find you, or you can browse the available phlebotomy job section.
What do you need to be a certified phlebotomist?
To work in Phlebotomy you need either to get a job that has on the job training or attend a college or vocational school that has phlebotomy as a diploma. Some states in the USA do not require any formal phlebotomy experience as the job can be taught with on the job training. However some states require that you attend, pass and receive a certificate from an accredited phlebotomy education program. In the UK there are no formal program only on the job training, and the only requirements are a high school/GCSE's in Math, and English. Hope this has helped.Goddes34 December 5, 2008
How does what you are doing now in school effect your success in the future?
Good grades leads to a good college. A good college leads to a good job. A good job equals success.
How good is a phlebotomy course top get a job?
A phlebotomy course is simply a course that to my knowledge and understanding, it will train you to extract blood from a person or animal(alive). Well it depends on the fact that if you are easily scared of the site of blood but if you have no fears of this, it is a good job to get because you can easily get hospital jobs with this useful skill.
What kind of education is required to focus on a job in phlebotomy?
You will need to find a school that provides specialized phlebotomist classes. The training can take anywhere from one semester to one year. You must also take a phlebotomy certification exam.
