Getting involved with a phlebotomy training program is generally done by such a great number of people because the amount of time is so short between the time in which you start the program, and the time you get hired into a full time position (even if there is a probationary period in the start). This is a great upside to beginning a career in phlebotomy; however, you should understand that just because you complete your training courses and even the certification exam there will still be a period of time at the start of your employment when you will have to comply with all of the hands-on job training.
Not every place of employment is the same therefore you will likely have to spend 2-3 months learning the procedures and protocol that are unique to your specific position and roll. Once you have proven yourself during this introductory period, you will earn more money and be clearance to begin working without such tight supervision.The amount of time you’re willing to dedicate to your training program will determine how long it takes you to reach full certification, and in turn, employment. Typically speaking, the average course will take you about 80 classroom hours to complete, half of which is spent in the classroom/online learning different basic skills and anatomy. Once you get through the first 40 hours of less engaging material, you’ll move onto the fun stuff which involves about 40 hours of clinical, hands-on training.
It is up to the individual student to decide how quickly they want to finish their program. A full time course load can bring you to the certification stage within six weeks, where as a part-time schedule can be dragged out by several months. The choice is yours, and should be made based the number of other obligations you’re committed to at the time.
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