The medical field of phlebotomy, those who draw blood and run various simple tests on it, is a rapidly growing sub-segment of the medical field.
(prHWY.com) July 23, 2012 - New York, FL -- The medical field of phlebotomy, those who draw blood and run various simple tests on it, is a rapidly growing sub-segment of the medical field.
An increasing number of state Adult and Technical education colleges are offering phlebotomy programs. Unlike liberal arts colleges, Adult and Tech colleges focus on a practical application and hands-on learning. Because these kind of postsecondary learning institutions put their focus on doing the work, a person can get a phlebotomy degree much faster than at a university.
Phlebotomists are needed in hospitals, clinics, doctor's office and medical labs around the nation.
"Phlebotomist tech's are in very high demand, so your chances of getting a job and becoming a Phlebotomy technician are excellent if you get the proper training," said Jon H. "While no one can absolutely guarantee you a job, a
phlebotomy certification is about as close as you can come to a guaranteed job."
In order to get a certificate, a person must first get a degree. A future phlebotomist has to take the same courses in a Tech college or a liberal arts college. Some courses include:
* Occupational Safety and Health Regulations.
* Containers Procedures.
* Microcollection, Specimen Collection, Blood Sampling.
* Patient identification techniques.
* Other classes related to medicine and medical work.
Once the degree is obtained, the person must then get certified. The American Society of Clinical Pathologists, The American Association of Medical Personnel and The American Medical Technologists are the three organizations which certify phlebotomists.
Of course, a phlebotomist must be comfortable with the idea of drawing blood from a person.
For more information visit:
http://www.phlebotomycertificationprograms.com/
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