Finding Exceptional Phlebotomy Programs
If you would like to become a phlebotomist, there are many Phlebotomy Programs in each state. One of the prerequisites is that you must have a high school diploma or have passed your GED to take the course. It consists of a 3 to 6 month training program with certification through the National Phlebotomy Association. The course consists of how to draw blood, use the tourniquet, how treat patients, keeping records, blood banking, medical terminology, clinical experience and the use of butterfly needles and syringes, just to name a few.
In 2003 a phlebotomist earned a little over $10 an hour. Today, earnings fall between $12 and $13 an hour. If this is the very first step in the medical field for an individual, Phlebotomy Programs, being only 3 to 6 months long offer a great way to earn an income quickly. Receiving the certification, finding a job and earning an income will assist in further steps up the ladder in the medical profession. If you are in the Tampa area, for instance, The Sarasota County Technical Institute is 50 miles south of Tampa, Florida. This school trained 46 phlebotomist students and is considered one of the best in the region.
Many potential phlebotomists enroll in technical schools or in Phlebotomy Programs at the local college. When the class is completed, a student can choose to become a professional with certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). There are many different employment opportunities for the newly graduated and licensed phlebotomist. There are medical facilities, doctor's offices, hospital laboratories, private laboratories, and blood banks. One of the joys of being a phlebotomist is that you can also obtain a job where you work at your own pace, schedule your own time and set your own pay.
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In the near future the outlook for phlebotomists seems to be growing due to increases in new and advanced tests in the health care field. Among others, colleges such as Sanford-Brown (live in a close proximity to the college), and Kaplan University which stipulates a student must have access to a computer both teach phlebotomy. Most towns have a technical school or a college nearby giving a future phlebotomist access to Phlebotomy Programs. There are also online courses, with certification in the course, being taught that are excellent, especially if the student already works in a doctor's office and will be supervised for hands on training. |
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