3 Day Phlebotomy training course...can I get a job??

There is a three day phlebotomy training course coming up in my area. This is the website:

http://www.phleb.com/3dayworkshop.html


I wonder, do you think I can get a job as a phlebotomist after this? I will be starting nursing school in July and was considering taking Phlebotomy at another community college in the fall, but the coursework would be much longer. What do you think of this program?


Thanks!
Quote from thrashejThere is a three day phlebotomy training course coming up in my area. This is the website:http://www.phleb.com/3dayworkshop.htmlI wonder, do you think I can get a job as a phlebotomist after this? I will be starting nursing school in July and was considering taking Phlebotomy at another community college in the fall, but the coursework would be much longer. What do you think of this program?Thanks!

Hi , I know 450 is quite expensive but that is how much people are charging for it... right now I'm taking my phlebotomy courses and I paid that for the basic here in california you need to have 20 hours basic 20 hours advanced and I think 40 hours clinical ... if I keep up (which I will do) by the end of the class I would have paid around $1,500 not including the other stuff i have to buy like scrubs, glove etc... but I don't care I'd have to work extra hours to get that extra money, because I know that by the end of the class I would get the experience I need to be a phlebotomist and I know I will be able to get a job and all the time and money spent will be paid off ...So don't worry keep looking for other places you never know... but make sure they are certified ok? and good luck to you :hatparty: Ligia

Check with some of the hospitals in your area. They may provide the training for you.........

Quote from vivibonitahi , i know 450 is quite expensive but that is how much people are charging for it... right now i'm taking my phlebotomy courses and i paid that for the basic here in california you need to have 20 hours basic 20 hours advanced and i think 40 hours clinical ... if i keep up (which i will do) by the end of the class i would have paid around $1,500 not including the other stuff i have to buy like scrubs, glove etc... but i don't care i'd have to work extra hours to get that extra money, because i know that by the end of the class i would get the experience i need to be a phlebotomist and i know i will be able to get a job and all the time and money spent will be paid off ...so don't worry keep looking for other places you never know... but make sure they are certified ok? and good luck to you :d :hatparty: ligia

Quote from suzanne4Check with some of the hospitals in your area. They may provide the training for you.........

I also agree with the posters that suggested calling hospital HR departments. Many hospitals in my area no longer use phlebotimists. They just train their techs (like myself) in phlebotomy.I would not spend money to learn phlebotomy. I would find a hospital to teach me. Many, many hospitals do it in house now.

Quote from begalliThere's nothing like a really good phlebotomist....someone who knows anatomy and all the details of collecting a good specimen.

i am in california and right now i am taking my phlebotomy course at my cc. it takes one semester and i am definitely going to be able get a job afterwards. the thing is that here in cali we need to be licensed before we get a job and that takes months. anyways...before i took the course at my cc i paid $350 for a 2 day training program. it is called medtexx. DO NOT TAKE IT WITH THEM! i wasted my time and money. it was not accredited, i only got 2 sticks and i was not able to sit for the national exam. so be aware of programs like this. at my cc i am doing my externship right now and so far i have over 100 sticks. so check your local cc because that would probably be the best training. good luck!

Something to always remember is that when a specimen is collected it is often, if not always, the result that dictates medical care. It is a diagnostic procedure and a VERY important diagnostic link in patient care. Specimens should be collected with knowledge and care

Well, I'm in CA also, and yes you need to be licensed in order to be a phlebotomist in Riverside the county I'm in there's only one program that's accredited which is the one I'm taking, Community colleges around here don't do that training anymore and hospitals are not doing either so, I went to the most convenient for me I know is expensive but is convenient and I will get a job when I;m done Peace everyone

if anyone in new orleans needs iv training they have a workshop schedule oct 24, 2009 .it's ideally for nurses and phlebotomist . you can visit their website at www.professionalivtrainingservices.weebly.com for additional information and fee amounts .i know they are registering now for qualifying applicants. we have heard so many good things about the training workshops. a co worker of mine is attending , which they are excited about . hope this can help all those whom are in the medical field and need additional training .. have a great day. !!!!!!!

wow, i plan on going to my phleb course in a couple weeks and it will cost me $500, but i will get 6 WEEKS! of training. idk if 3 days is enough to get comfortable, unless you plan on "getting comfortable" with REAL PTs! and they may not appreciate that much. i wouldnt feel comfortable doing it. but thats just me.