Phlebotomy is a Specialty Skill on which the Community depends

Many cities and communities rely heavily on health and medical services. Certificates and diplomas in phlebotomy procedures can be extremely valuable to fill the need and secure the jobs this creates. The largest employers in the medical and health care industry who recruite skilled phlebotomy staff are medical offices, ambulatory health clinics, regional medical centers, general and specialty hospitals, emergency medical centers and research labs.

Phlebotomist Training Workshops

 Enrolling in a phlebotomy workshop can certainly get you on your way to a new career path fast.

 The minimum requirement to become a phlebotomist in the United States of America is a high school diploma, with the exception of phlebotomists in California.

 Those wishing to practice this skill in California specifically need to become California certified and must have had approved phlebotomy training.

Phlebotomy Workshop Goals

We know of phlebotomy workshops at a designated training facility, often held by the American Red Cross, or other providers, where participants are taught venipuncture and blood collection skills in as little as 2-3 days. Instead of requiring months of training, these workshops provide the knowledge and skills to become proficient enough for an entry-level phlebotomist position. The only back draw is that there is very little time to build up confidence.

Outcome

Most of the workshops provide participants with the opportunity to do at least one live stick on a real person while learning. There's nothing better than having hands-on training, but gaining confidence is a matter of practice and time. Upon course completion participants usually receive a certificate of completion for phlebotomy and, depending on the workshop curriculum and duration of the course, may qualify them to sit for a phlebotomy certification exam.

Contact your local Red Cross chapter and local community colleges for more information on their programs, requirements, learning objectives, and upcoming workshops.