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Phlebotomist Training Requirements

Current training requirements for phlebotomists in the USA can vary widely from state to state. Some states require their health care professionals with blood drawing responsibilities to be certified in phlebotomy, others don't. Many phlebotomists acquire their skills through phlebotomy workshops offered through the Red Cross, others are formally trained through vocational training programs, or on the job. There are so many phlebotomists with different backgrounds and training doing blood draws! In California new phlebotomy regulations were adopted into law and signed by the Secretary of State on January 9, 2003 with an effective date of April 9, 2003 where all new phlebotomy students need to obtain:

High school graduate transcripts or GED
40 hours classroom (didactic) instruction
40 hours practical training
50 venipunctures & 10 skin punctures

Forms of Phlebotomy Training

A formal phlebotomy training program typically lasts 4 to 8 months. While a degree is not necessary many vocational training institutions offer degree programs in medical laboratory technology, or shorter phlebotomy certification programs that prepare phlebotomists for the job.

Formal Phlebotoy Training

Formal training through caring phlebotomy instructors best prepares students for employment as phlebotomists. Educational institutions now recognize and accommodate a working person's schedule. Many schools offer morning, afternoon, and evening classes to accommodate their student's work and personal life and are open for extended hours. Often they also have resource labs that allow students to learn at their own pace and convenience. Phlebotomy training is usually provided at a community college, or at a business, vocational, or technical school.

Phlebotomy students in the RIO phlebotomy lab:

ATTENTION: Please realize that this video (published from YouTube) is NOT HERE TO TEACH you phlebotomy techniques, but merely to show you different scenarios of the phlebotomist's daily routine. The video may contain techniques, or procedures that do not conform to proper, and safe venipuncture protocol. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.

Skills Refinement

Skills that were taught in the classroom are refined on the job. As the number of blood draws increases, the better the technique and skills. In addition to taking continuing education courses through web sites or professional magazines phlebotomists can attend conferences and courses to keep their knowledge up to date and maintain their credentials.

*When it comes to the legal and regulatory requirements for phlebotomists in other states they should do everything to remain well informed and staying abreast with their regulations and any (possible) upcoming revisions.

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