The phlebotomist is a vital member of the clinical laboratory team whose main function is to obtain patients’ blood specimens by venipuncture and micro-collection and transportation of other clinical specimens. These blood samples are used for patient testing or for the blood donations.
Phlebotomists are employed throughout the health care system in hospitals, neighborhood health centers, labs, medical group practices, HMOs, public health facilities, and veterans’ hospitals. Many Phlebotomists find a job working with organizations like American Red Cross or the Kentucky Blood Center.
The field of phlebotomy has greatly expanded in the past several years, and the role of this integral member of the health care team has recently been brought into much sharper focus. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics job opportunities for Certified Phlebotomist and technicians are expected to grow by 14 percent between 2006 and 2016.There is a great demand for Phlebotomist and for health care personal.
EMTP offers high quality training to get you started in a new career in a little as ten classroom days including clincals. The threat of AIDS, hepatitis, and other infectious diseases risks to all segments of society has dramatically emphasized the need for quickly expanding training programs, while maintaining the highest possible standards of instruction and continuing education for these health care professionals.
Patient and health care worker safety and quality assurances which adhere to the most stringent professional standards are essential at every echelon of the health care process. Society’s continuing good health may very well depend on it. The phlebotomist has a direct effect on the overall quality of medical care.
At EMTP our instructors, certified by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), will help you realize this high level of patient care by teaching you everything that you need to know in order to become a Certified Phlebotomist. A Phlebotomist needs to have a good knowledge of the human body, especially an understanding of the location and characteristics of vein and arteries.
We take a hands on approach to learning. During this ten day course you will graduate from working on manikins to practicing on real patients. CPR certification is also included in this class. An important component to the course, outside of the ten days in the classroom, is the clinical portion to your education. During this portion of your training you will get to experience what working as a Certified Phlebotomist is really like!
Upon completion of the course and the clinical requirements you will be prepared to take the NHA exam here locally, as we have certified proctors for the exam on site. Once you have successful completed the exam you will be a Nationally Certified Phlebotomy Technician through the NHA and ready to start your exciting new career as a Phlebotomist.
