Are you interested in pursuing a career as a phlebotomist? If so, you must decide which phlebotomy school to attend. This can be a confusing process, considering all of the options available to you. Need some guidance?

Here are seven things to look for in a respectable phlebotomy training program:

Accreditation. Your program of choice should be accredited by either the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), or the American Certification Agency for Healthcare Professionals (ACA). Accreditation with one of these organizations guarantees you that your training will qualify you to set for a certification examination.

Quality staff. Your teacher’s education and experience is a good indicator of the type of training you will get from that teacher. Reputable phlebotomy schools hire well-qualified staff members. Be sure to investigate the credentials of a school’s staff before committing to any training program.

Comprehensive curriculum. While most program curriculums should cover the same concepts, they are not all created equal. Make sure any program you enroll in has a comprehensive curriculum covering at least 90 hours of classroom time (lectures in terminology, anatomy, physiology, procedure, etc.), 90 hours of extern-ship training, and 30 hours of laboratory training (either in a simulated or real laboratory).

Hands-on training. Your program should offer quality hands-on training opportunities. While most any program you enroll in should place you with an extern-ship to allow for this training, your main concern should be the quality of that extern-ship. Find out before you commit to a program where and how, exactly, you will be getting your hands-on experience.

Financial aid. Schools that believe in their programs and genuinely want to help their students succeed should be prepared to help those who want to attend with the financial aspect of pursuing an education. You school of choice should provide a variety of financial aid options, from grants to scholarships to fellowships.

High pass rates. The point of any phlebotomy training program is to prepare students to pass a certification examination. Programs with low pass rates are most likely low-quality programs. Ask an advisor for pass rate information before you decide on a program.

Job placement. Any reputable school should stand behind its graduates by providing career services (anywhere from resume guidance to job referrals) to those looking for employment. Look into the job placement programs of any schools you are considering and be sure to get a full description of the career services offered to their students.

Deciding on a phlebotomy training program takes some time, consideration, and effort. Simplify the process by using these guidelines when weighing out your options.

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About the Author: Jaye Villata is a training instructor who loves working with those entering the healthcare field for the first time. He recommends you visit this site here for more information about the field of phlebotomy.

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