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Become a Phlebotomist

Phlebotomists are clinical technicians who work in medical laboratories. It is their job to take blood samples from patients. For your best chances to become a phlebotomist, you need to complete an associate's degree program from a vocational school or community college, choosing from online or in-class training. In a phlebotomy training program, you will learn the skills needed for safe and relatively painless blood sampling through lectures, scheduled activities, and labs. Phlebotomy schools' curricula include phlebotomy courses in the human circulatory system and proper specimen handling and testing. Most programs include internships that allow you to practice your skills in a real clinical setting.


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Kaplan College (Phoenix) - Phlebotomy, Dental Assistant, Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant, Accounting ... Find out more
 
 
 
 
California
 
 
 
California College San Diego (San Diego) - Phlebotomy, Health Care Management, Medical Assistant, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy ... Find out more
 

 
Central Coast College (Salinas) - Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Accounting, Accounting Assistant ... Find out more
 

 
Institute for Business and Technology (Santa Clara) - Phlebotomy, Lab Technician, Medical Assistant, Electrical Technology, HVAC ... Find out more
 

 
Kaplan College (Bakersfield, Clovis, North Hollywood, Palm Springs, Panorama City, Riverside, Sacramento, Salida, San Diego, Stockton, Vista) - Phlebotomy, Dental Assistant, Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant, Accounting ... Find out more
 

 
National Career Education (Citrus Heights) - Phlebotomy, Lab Technician, Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Insurance Coding & Billing ... Find out more
 
 
 
 
Colorado
 
 
 
CollegeAmerica (Colorado Springs) - Phlebotomy, Lab Technician, Medical Assistant, Nurses Aide, Nursing ... Find out more
 

 
Kaplan College (Denver) - Phlebotomy, Dental Assistant, Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant, Accounting ... Find out more
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
City College (Casselberry, Fort Lauderdale, Gainesville, Miami) - Phlebotomy, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Assistant, Accounting, Accounting Assistant ... Find out more
 

 
Technical Career Institute (Miami) - Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Accounting ... Find out more
 

 
Ultimate Medical Academy (Clearwater, Tampa) - Phlebotomy, Lab Technician, Medical Assistant, Nurses Aide, Patient Care Technician ... Find out more
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stevens-Henager College (Boise) - Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, Nursing, Patient Care Technician, Respiratory Therapy ... Find out more
 
 
 
 
Illinois
 
 
 
Illinois School of Health Careers (Chicago) - Phlebotomy, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Massage Therapy ... Find out more
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kaplan College (Hammond, Indianapolis, Merrillville) - Phlebotomy, Dental Assistant, Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant, Accounting ... Find out more
 

 
National College (Indianapolis) - Phlebotomy, Emergency Medical Technician, Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician ... Find out more
 
 
 
 
Kentucky
 
 
 
National College (Danville, Florence, Lexington, Louisville, Pikeville, Richmond) - Phlebotomy, Emergency Medical Technician, Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician ... Find out more
 

 
Southwestern College (Florence) - Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, Accounting, Accounting Assistant, Administrative Assistant ... Find out more
 

 
Sullivan University (Ft. Knox, Lexington, Louisville) - Phlebotomy, Cardiovascular Technology, Lab Technician, Medical Assistant, Nurses Aide ... Find out more
 
 
 
 
Maryland
 
 
 
Kaplan College (Frederick, Hagerstown) - Phlebotomy, Dental Assistant, Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant, Accounting ... Find out more
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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New Jersey
 
 
 
CDM Institute (Jersey City, Marlton, Vineland, Wayne, Woodbridge) - Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, Nurses Aide, Accounting Assistant, Administrative Assistant ... Find out more
 

 
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National Career Institute (East Orange) - Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Coding & Billing ... Find out more
 
 
 
 
North Carolina
 
 
 
Miller-Motte Technical College (Cary) - Phlebotomy, Cardiovascular Technology, Health Care Management, Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant ... Find out more
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kaplan College (Cincinnati) - Phlebotomy, Dental Assistant, Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant, Accounting ... Find out more
 

 
National College (Cincinnati, Dayton) - Phlebotomy, Emergency Medical Technician, Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician ... Find out more
 

 
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Pennsylvania
 
 
 
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CDM Institute (Allentown) - Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, Nurses Aide, Accounting Assistant, Administrative Assistant ... Find out more
 

 
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South Carolina
 
 
 
Miller-Motte Technical College (Charleston) - Phlebotomy, Cardiovascular Technology, Health Care Management, Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant ... Find out more
 
 
 
 
Tennessee
 
 
 
Miller-Motte Technical College (Chattanooga, Clarksville, Nashville) - Phlebotomy, Cardiovascular Technology, Health Care Management, Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant ... Find out more
 

 
National College (Bristol, Knoxville, Madison, Memphis, Nashville) - Phlebotomy, Emergency Medical Technician, Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician ... Find out more
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stevens-Henager College (Logan, Murray, Ogden, Orem) - Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, Nursing, Patient Care Technician, Respiratory Therapy ... Find out more
 
 
 
 
Virginia
 
 
 
Miller-Motte Technical College (Lynchburg) - Phlebotomy, Cardiovascular Technology, Health Care Management, Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant ... Find out more
 

 
National College (Bluefield, Charlottesville, Danville, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Salem) - Phlebotomy, Emergency Medical Technician, Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician ... Find out more
 
 
 
 
Washington
 
 
 
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Wisconsin
 
 
 
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More Information

Phlebotomists take blood samples from patients for clinical testing. They also assist in carrying out the tests. As a phlebotomist you work in direct contact with patients. You explain the procedures to them, draw a blood sample, and label it for laboratory testing. You then work with a laboratory technician to test the blood samples for signs of disease or other irregularity. You may undertake some basic examination of the patient, and update their medical records. You should be accurate, have steady hands, and be able to reassure and comfort patients.

To become a phlebotomist does not require a college degree. Education to high school diploma level followed by relevant work experience is often sufficient. However, you can increase your professional skills and your job prospects by earning a phlebotomy certification. Phlebotomy courses will include techniques of blood collection, processing of samples, and some medical terminology. Your program will offer instruction in safety, which is a vital aspect of working with blood. You may also learn about communications and the use of computers.

With the advantage of a phlebotomy certification or diploma, you can expect to find jobs in medical laboratories in various locations. Hospitals, commercial laboratories, nursing homes, clinics, and physicians’ offices can all offer work to certified phlebotomists. The demand for qualified healthcare workers is always high, but those with the right training can expect to find the best positions. If you wish to work in phlebotomy, you will gain considerable advantages by earning a phlebotomy certificate.





 

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