A career in phlebotomy can be a great fit for a detail-oriented, compassionate person. Phlebotomy is when a needle is used to draw blood from a patient, and it is performed by phlebotomists in . Mobile phlebotomists sometimes  for insurance providers or other jobs.
The process of inserting the needle to draw blood is sometimes called . A phlebotomist will usually draw blood for  of various illnesses, blood transfusions, research, or blood donations.
The projected  for phlebotomy is 25% through 2026, which is much faster than the average for all other occupations (7%). Phlebotomists are usually professionally certified, which is possible through a number of organizations including  and the Ìý(±·°ä°ä°Õ).
How Do You Become a Phlebotomist?
Are you interested in a phlebotomy career, but don’t know where to begin? The first step is finding the right training and meeting the requirements necessary to become a phlebotomist.
Training
Finding phlebotomy courses near you is an important first step to begin your phlebotomy training. ÌÒ»¨ÌÃÊÓÆµ (ÌÒ»¨ÌÃÊÓÆµ) offers a five-week Phlebotomy Course to become a phlebotomist. This course is offered at the Springfield, IL and East Peoria, IL campus locations.The Phlebotomy Course at ÌÒ»¨ÌÃÊÓÆµ includes:
- Hematology
- Phlebotomy
- Basic Anatomy
- Medical Terminology
- HIPPA Requirements
Certification
The length of phlebotomy courses vary depending on the school you choose and the required coursework. There are a variety of different  that aspiring phlebotomists can pursue depending on the type of course they completed, work experience, and education.Students who complete the Phlebotomy Course at ÌÒ»¨ÌÃÊÓÆµ will be prepared to take the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification exam. Successfully passing this exam is a requirement to becoming a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT). ÌÒ»¨ÌÃÊÓÆµ students will receive hands-on training from dedicated instructors with real-world experience while pursuing their phlebotomy training.
What Skills Do Phlebotomists Need For Their Careers?
Phlebotomists must be able to handle many different , including:
- Locating a vein
- Applying a tourniquet
- Cleaning the area with an alcohol swab
- Venipuncture to draw the blood
- Properly using syringes, butterfly needles and vacuum blood collection tubes
- Applying gauze and bandages
- Coaching patients through the process
- Preparing the samples for transfer to the lab
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