Phlebotomy Certificate

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So I'm an ER Tech at a local hospital and they want me to get my phlebotomy certificate asap, what's the fastest way to get one?
 
probably at a community college, or at the hospital
 
I would check with your unit education person. Most hospitals offer an in house phlebotomy class. I came in as an EMT-IV Tech so it was easy for me to start drawing labs. It sounds lame but our class was an hour after our yearly tech skills day with an 8 hour shift working in the out patient draw station to get ten good sticks. Phlebotomy is not rocket science but it does require skills which you grow with time and practice. Just my two cents, good luck.
 
lalaneedstopass said:
So I'm an ER Tech at a local hospital and they want me to get my phlebotomy certificate asap, what's the fastest way to get one?
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You know, If your hospital is anything like the one I work at, their lab will train you. After you get a certain amount of sticks, they will get you certified. I did it that way. It is something to look into. Never hurts to ask. :)
 
willbeflight said:
You know, If your hospital is anything like the one I work at, their lab will train you. After you get a certain amount of sticks, they will get you certified. I did it that way. It is something to look into. Never hurts to ask. :)
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Except that many states like California now want a formal process. The OJT part may require over 1000 hours.

Get prepared since this will be coming soon to your state. CLIA and the laboratory licensing boards don't mess around like EMS does.

From the website I linked in an earlier post:

To become a CPT I; A person without any phlebotomy experience must meet the following;
  • Have a minimum of a high school graduate equivalent or GED.
  • Complete 40 hours phlebotomy class training from an approved school.
  • Complete 40 hours phlebotomy practice that includes at least 50 venipunctures and 10 skin punctures.
  • Pass an approved phlebotomy certification exam.
  • Apply for certification, pay application fee.
A person with less than 1040 hours phlebotomy experience (half a year) must meet the following;
  • Have a minimum of a high school graduate equivalent or GED.
  • Complete 40 hours phlebotomy class training from an approved school.
  • Document completion of at least 50 venipunctures and 10 skin punctures, on the job.
  • Pass an approved phlebotomy certification exam.
  • Apply for certification, pay application fee.
A person with more than 1040 hours phlebotomy experience (more than half a year) must meet the following;
  • Have a minimum of a high school graduate equivalent or GED.
  • Complete 20 hours phlebotomy class training from an approved school.
  • Document completion of at least 50 venipunctures and 10 skin punctures, on the job.
  • Pass an approved phlebotomy certification exam.
  • Apply for certification, pay application fee.
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VentMedic said:
Except that many states like California now want a formal process. The OJT part may require over 1000 hours.

Get prepared since this will be coming soon to your state. CLIA and the laboratory licensing boards don't mess around like EMS does.

From the website I linked in an earlier post:
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Well, I guess there is no fast way out for you then. Good luck with all of that. By the time you get 1000 hours, you will be awesome! :rolleyes:
 
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