Phlebotomy Technician Certification

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Phlebotomy Technician Certification

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• Phlebotomy is the art of drawing blood for the
  purpose of laboratory testing and analysis. A
  person that practices phlebotomy is also known as
  a phlebotomist. Starting a career as a
  phlebotomist is the perfect choice for someone
  who wants to get into the healthcare field.
  Further responsibilities of a phlebotomy
  technician besides drawing blood include storing,
  tracking, and disposing of blood specimens.

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• While not a requirement in some states, it is
  recommended to become certified. Becoming
  certified involves passing the phlebotomy
  certification exam from an accredited
  program.This will adequately prepare you with the
  skills necessary to pursue a career in
  phlebotomy, and also give you the upper hand when
  searching for a job at a medical facility.

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• The exam is straight forward and the questions
  are based on both general knowledge and practice.
  It covers areas ranging from basic anatomy,
  interaction with patients, standard blood
  collection precautions, and various blood
  collection methods and techniques.

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• Here are some helpful tips to make sure you
  succeed at passing the exam and earn your
  phlebotomy technician certification.
• 1. Prepare and organize your notes. Keep them in
  the proper order so they are easy to reference.
  Write down main points and train your mind to
  remember what they relate to.
• 2. Check with your instructor about which
  material you should focus and concentrate on the
  most.

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• 3. If you have the extra income, invest in an
  additional study guide or book. Try the library
  if your funds are low. Use this book to focus on
  the technical and theoretical aspects of
  phlebotomy.
• 4. Run through a mock drawing, or volunteer at a
  clinic to practice the actual skills of drawing
  blood. Blood drives are a great place to go as
  they are usually looking for volunteers to help
  out.

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• 5. Use other websites such as YouTube to monitor
  other people performing venipunctures. This will
  help with visualizing the procedure and help your
  mind recall the proper steps for effectively.

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• 6. Search online for a good practice exam. Take a
  mock exam and see how you do. Focus on the areas
  you are not strong in. Prepare an area in your
  home that is quiet and similar to the area where
  you will be taking the exam. Keep track of how
  much time you take on each part so you can better
  manage your time when taking the actual exam.

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