A phlebotomist takes blood for testing and donations.
Phlebotomy is the process of extracting blood and other bodily fluids for testing and analysis, and requires specialized training and certification through a national test. A phlebotomist learns the theoretical aspects of blood and the process of collecting it. Once certified, a phlebotomist can find employment with a hospital, private lab, clinic or medical office. Phlebotomists are also used to aid blood drives, such as those conducted by the Red Cross.
Fortis College
Fortis College has locations in 11 states, but its ECG/Phlebotomy/Lab Assistant program is only offered at the school's Forty Fort, Pennsylvania, and Scranton, Pennsylvania, campuses. The program teaches students to draw blood and other bodily fluids for lab work, as well as operate ECG (electrocardiograph) machines and obtain ECG tracings. Students learn to perform tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment. Fortis offers job placement assistance and its programs are available to those eligible under the VA Educational Benefits program.
Kaplan College
Kaplan College's Phlebotomy/EKG Technician program will ready students for an entry-level position in the field of medicine. The program features classes in advanced phlebotomy procedures and electrocardiography (EKG or ECG) techniques. Graduates can become registered phlebotomy techs once they pass the registered phlebotomy technician exam. Kaplan has campuses throughout 11 states and its phlebotomy program is offered at its San Antonio/San Pedro, Texas, location.
Brookline College
Brookline College was founded in 1979. It was originally a business and technical school known as the Arizona Institute of Business and Technology. It is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). It has four campuses in Arizona; its phlebotomy diploma program is offered at its Tempe, Tucson and Phoenix locations, where students learn to obtain blood samples for testing and analysis. Graduates will be prepared to take the national certification exam and find an entry-level position in the medical field.
Empire College
Empire College is located in Santa Rosa, California, about one hour north of San Francisco. The school, in conjunction with Kaiser Permanente, offers training in phlebotomy designed to lead toward California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I certification, and gaduates will be qualified to take the national certification exam. Students must complete 60 hours of didactic courses over a 10-week period and a 40-hour externship with Kaiser Permanente or other local lab site. The California Department of Health Services has approved the program.
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