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Training Requirements for PhlebotomistsPhlebotomists complete either on-the-job training, crosstrain from another health care profession that require blood drawing skills, or a formal phlebotomy program. Formal training 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.
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 puncturesWatch this short phlebotomy video clip!
A phlebotomy students in the phlebotomy lab:
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ATTENTION: Please realize that this video (published form YouTube using YouTube code) 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. If you spot errors share your tip how to do better here! Remember to add which video it was. Forms of Training
Students interested in receiving such training should contact different technical and vocational schools in their local area and the colleges that offer career-focused degrees and request more information. Most schools can send you brochures on admission and can refer you to their admissions office or somewhere where someone will explain the course of study.
Since the phlebotomist is considered part of the laboratory team, they must be trained in all aspects of specimen collection and processing. Generally the program includes safe and efficient work practices to obtain specimens, blood collection by capillary or venipuncture, specimen handling, labeling, sorting, preparation for testing, as well as communication, employability skills, and emergency procedures. The coursework also includes anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system and phlebotomy techniques.
Education and CertificationPhlebotomy students should take their education serious and seek their instruction through approved training institutions, such as those accredited through National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA), the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), to name a few.
California law requires that phlebotomy students must pass a practical examination as part of the phlebotomy training in a clinical setting. California also added the requirement that all phlebotomy instructors regardless of their licensure (from the doctor to the phlebotomist) must pass a certifying examination given by an approved certifying organization into their state legislation; but not just any certifying organization! The certifying organization who administers California phlebotomy certification exams must be approved by the CA Department of Health Services. Furthermore, all qualifying phlebotomists in California will need to obtain 3 hours professional continuing education per year to maintain their state certificate. Each two-year renewal application requires proof of having completed six phlebotomy continuing education (CE) hours.Those who wish to receive a copy of the revised regulations can call or e-mail the Laboratory Field Services of the California Department of Health Services -- Phlebotomy Program staff: Nancy Stone at 510-873-6434, nstone@dhs.ca.gov; or Gwen Wong at 510-873-6449, gwong2@dhs.ca.gov. The LFS mailing address is CA Dept.of Health Services – LFS, 1111 Broadway – 19th Floor, Oakland, CA, 94607-4036.
Louisiana phlebotomists that are working independently, such as those making home visits, and thus, are not working under the direct supervision of a physician, or phlebotomists that are employed by a licensed clinical laboratory must be certified.
Nevada state legislation mandates that all laboratory assistants must be phlebotomy certified. Practicum/ExternshipTo become proficient in venipuncture and capillary punctures students must gain plenty of hands-on training! Therefore, in addition to class room training, an externship or clinical practicum is often required before graduation. The externship consists of unpaid work experience to gain hands-on experience before entering the work force. Upon graduation, based on completion of the type of formal training plus one year full-time employment in an accredited laboratory may qualify the student to take a national registry or certification exam. See some great photos taken during their phlebotomy training classes. I love them!!!
Read: Washington Post: Drawing Without a License
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