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A phlebotomist is someone who is trained to collect blood sample in a clinical environment. They usually work under the supervision of the Medical Laboratory Scientist. After the phlebotomist collects the blood, they process and analyze the specimen with sophisticated laboratory equipment. Because they collect blood and are at risk of exposure to a variety of diseases, phlebotomists are trained in laboratory safety and must adhere to very strict policies and procedures.
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A phlebotomist’s main duty is to safely and hygienically draw blood from the patient’s veins and arteries, and collect it into small blood vials or bags either for immediate use or for storage. As is common with all health care settings, for instance in private clinic, blood drives and hospitals; drawing blood is a regular procedure that is generally performed by either the doctors or the nurses. However, to lessen the workload of physicians and nurses, well qualified phlebotomists are often hired. If need be, phlebotomists are required to visit outpatient clinics and nursing facilities so as to collect the wanted blood samples.
Due to the continued expansion of the health care industry, the need for trained phlebotomists is on the increase. In short, those who want to train as phlebotomists have good prospects in the near future. However, the main concern amongst people who want to pursue a career in this medical field is the salary scales. According to the latest career survey, the phlebotomy technician salary average per year is approximately $28,000. A rise in salary of up to $50, 000 can only be expected after gaining more experience (normally more than 20 years of drawing blood).
How do you become a phlebotomist?
Most students who choose the medical profession as their long term career aspiration essentially starts with phlebotomy. This may be due to the shorter training durations and the easy access to these kinds of medical occupations. After entering into this medical field, the phlebotomist gains enough experience in patient care and blood related tasks. Thus, starting off as a phlebotomist is a sure way of getting into any health care related profession.
Phlebotomy training programs
Drawing patient’s blood is a personal skill that keeps on developing as one becomes more experienced. Thus, training to learn the basic nursing applications is a must so as to become a qualified phlebotomist.
Normally, the training duration may be as short as three months; however it varies from state to state and how thoroughly a student wants to study for this profession. A high school graduate may apply for this medical job in a health center after the completion of a 30-100 hours of training. Alternatively, other aspirants can take an up to one year course so as to study human anatomy, blood related basics and patient interaction skills. While joining Phlebotomy Career Training, students can be assured that our organization offers certification after completion of your course work including state and national.
Applying for a phlebotomist job after training
Apart from the hospitals and other related health care settings, a well qualified phlebotomist may apply for job openings in test laboratories, blood banks, pathology laboratories, research facilities and in pharmaceutical firms. After gaining the required professional experience as a blood drawing technician, then the phlebotomist may be upgraded to the post of a phlebotomy supervisor. This of course comes with a higher salary scale as compared to the lower phlebotomy technician salary.
In a nutshell, it’s not that difficult to become a phlebotomist. The phlebotomy course work usually does not have a specific duration; it’s your call on how basic or how advanced you want to study for it. With relevant experience and proper training, a phlebotomist certainly can expect better remuneration in future.
Dear administrator,
I have a few questions regarding the phlebotomy class:
1) When can I register?
2) How many classes per week?
3) After completing the course, are students qualified to take the Michigan Phlebotomy Certification Test?
Thanks!
Hello Zheng;
You may register anytime at our school between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Firday.
Classes are once per week for 6 weeks. Although students are required to attend a few days of supplemental for their CPR/first Aid and IV. or Telemetry.
There is no MI phlebotomy test. Surprising as this may seem, Michigan does not provide a license for phlebotomy technicians, and therefore they do not have a scope of practice. However, our students are certified phlebotomy technicians in the state of MI and are also eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Exam to earn a national certification as a phlebotomy technicain after they complete 25 venipunctures and 15 capillary sticks.
I am currently working with state legislation to help get phlebotomy licensed.
Kind Regards,
Nancy Kimmel RN
Can you let me know the dates and times of the next class?
HI Jasmin;
Our IV class will begin on June 11th from 8-4:30 We also have another one beginning on the 25th of June.
Call us to reserve your seat.
Thank you,
Nancy Kimmel
Dear Yusra;
I am fine thank you so much. You really don’t need a book. All the information for the class is on the website under the course. If you would prefer to use a book, then you can go to Amazon or e-bay and pick up a used phlebotomy book. It would not cost you as much as buying a new one.
Nice to hear from you, see you in class,
Nancy
I just paid for the online tele course. How do I log on to begin the course?
Just started today the Cardio Phelebotomy course were do i go to print off week one course material? I am not seeing were to find this information.
Dear Carol;
Go to course login, on the drop down box you will see the cardio-phlebotomy course. Once you get into the course, you will find lots of reading a pdf downloadable files.
Give me call if you need further help,
Thank you,
Nancy
I am trying to login to the class material but when I click on the course login I am not getting a drop down menu? Am I doing something wrong?
where is the school located in michigan?
Hello I am going to start the Telemetry course, but I am not from this the state of Missouri. I live in California. How would this affect my certification if I enroll in the course? Would I be able to use this certificate in California? Would I be able to take the national certification exam. Please let me know as soon as possible. Also, are you registered Better Business Bureau or any other accreditation websites.