Phlebotomists Career

Phlebotomists

The main tasks and work activities of Phlebotomists are to collect biological specimens from patients, dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards, explain technical medical information to patients, prepare medical instruments or equipment for use. In general, for the Phlebotomists, service Orientation, social Perceptiveness, speaking, active Listening and other 9 skills are required.

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General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Phlebotomists

Most Phlebotomists occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. 31.82% of Phlebotomists have High School Diploma (or the equivalent) and 45.45% of Phlebotomists have Post-Secondary Certificate. You can check detailed job description, required skiils, activities, and more detailed description at Phlebotomists tasks, skills, and ability page.

The following graph shows the percentage of earned degrees held by Phlebotomists occupational group.

Less than a High School Diploma

0.00%

High School Diploma (or the equivalent)

31.82%

Post-Secondary Certificate

45.45%

Some College Courses

13.64%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

4.55%

Bachelor's Degree and Above

4.54%

Vocational Programs for Phlebotomists Career

1 vocational program is closely related to the Phlebotomists occupation - Phlebotomy Technician, Phlebotomist. You can check the schools offering the programs with tuition, length of study, and earning information.

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and other health care professionals, to draw blood samples from patients using a variety of intrusive procedures. Includes instruction in basic vascular anatomy and physiology, blood physiology, skin puncture techniques, venipuncture, venous specimen collection and handling, safety and sanitation procedures, and applicable standards and regulations

Average Program Tuition & Fees: $3,862

Average Program Length: 238 Contact Hours

Average Completion Time: 4.16 Months

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Schools for Phlebotomists Occupation

The following schools offer the vocational programs and courses for preparing Phlebotomists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.

Enfield, CT

Asnuntuck Community College

Public, 2-4 years, Offering 41 programs to 1,264 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $14,172

Danielson, CT

Quinebaug Valley Community College

Public, 2-4 years, Offering 50 programs to 1,195 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $14,220

Vista, CA

Vista Adult School

Public, Less than 2 years school located in Vista, CA

Poway, CA

Poway Adult School

Public, Less than 2 years school located in Poway, CA

MEADVILLE, PA

Laurel Technical Institute

Private, 2-4 years, Offering 14 programs to 21 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $11,470

Florissant, MO

Bell-Brown Medical Institute

Private, Less than 2 years, Offering 4 programs and its average tuition & fees is $3,450