Phlebotomy Schools

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Phlebotomy Schools

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• If you want to learn how to cut veins, then the
  following guide will help you find the best
  phlebotomy schools with just a few clicks of your
  mouse.
• What you have read in the first sentence is
  correct, because the word phlebotomy really means
  to cut a vein in Greek.

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• But contrary to what you may imagine,
  phlebotomists are not savages who mutilate body
  parts they are professionals trained to make an
  incision in the veins to draw small amounts of
  blood for laboratory testing and analysis.

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• Remember the kind woman in the hospital with the
  light hands who carefully inserted a syringe into
  your arms to take some samples of your blood?
  There, you have now a picture of a phlebotomist.
  But if what you remember is somewhat different
  and you still wince at the memory of the
  procedure, then the following phlebotomy schools
  will insure that none of your patients will have
  to endure the same experience.

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• Good phlebotomists are trained, not born. On the
  plus side, unlike other medical-related degrees
  which can last for four or more years, the
  training period for this job is relatively short.
  So if you are not sure of your decision to become
  a nurse or a doctor, you can first test out the
  waters by starting out as a phlebotomy
  technician.

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• Since jobs are available at hospitals, doctors
  offices, medical clinics, research laboratories
  and blood banks, this is a good way to immerse
  yourself in the medical profession. If you found
  you like it, then you can go head-on in pursuing
  your dreams, with the money you have earned as a
  phlebotomist easing up the tuition.

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• There are many phlebotomy schools which offer
  phlebotomy training courses. It is important that
  you choose institutions duly accredited by
  authorized organizations such as the National
  Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory
  Sciences to make sure you are getting your
  moneys worth.

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• If you live in the United States, you may want
  to check out a list of the certified schools in
  your state.
• The length of the training program depends on
  the phlebotomist school you have enrolled in.
  Some may last for a month while others can extend
  up to one year.

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• Basically, the course will comprise of the
  proper procedures of drawing and handling blood,
  with some additional lessons on other pertinent
  medical information and even communication
  skills.

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• Depending on your schedule, you may choose
  part-time courses, night classes, or weekend
  classes. Your career as a phlebotomist will
  depend on how fast you are going to finish the
  training program. If you are really serious about
  pursuing it as a career, then you will have to
  prioritize it over your other commitments.

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• Once you have aced the training program, then it
  is time to take the phlebotomy certification
  exam. Although not really a requirement in order
  to be a practitioner of the field, some states
  may require it. Offered by the American Society
  of Phlebotomy Technicians, the exams covers the
  different aspects of a phlebotomists job such
  blood drawing, anatomy, the circulatory system,
  and other techniques.

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• Even if you are going to practice in a state
  where certification is not required, it is still
  a wise decision to be certified because some
  employers prefer those with a tested formal
  education over others who have none.

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• Actually, even without going to school, you can
  learn how to become a phlebotomist through on the
  job trainings. Still, you are better off by
  seeking a formal training and earning a
  phlebotomist license.

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• Joining the leagues of other courses which are
  now offered online, some phlebotomy courses can
  be enrolled in via distance learning. You can
  choose this if your schedule does not really
  permit you to go to a brick and mortar school or
  if you are tending to other responsibilities.

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• Still, you must stick to the basic rule the
  online classes you choose should be offered by
  accredited institutions. Spending hours pouring
  over those videos and web pages may be gone to
  waste if you will not follow this advice.
• Preferably, the phlebotomy schools offering
  these courses should be located in your area so
  they will be easily accessible physically if you
  have questions or queries.

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• Invest some time in researching about their
  course syllabus, their requirements, and the cost
  involved in participating in their classes. It is
  important that you choose an online training
  program suited not only to your needs, but is
  reasonably-priced as well.

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• Remember also that since you are learning
  virtually, you have to find a way to apply the
  lessons hands-on and not just learn by viewing
  them through your monitor.

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• Physical or online, what is important is that
  you will be able to pick the best among the
  accredited phlebotomy schools which will equip
  you with the skills and training you need to
  succeed in your career as a phlebotomist.

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