How does one become a phlebotomist?

[zxcv1234]

I would really enjoy being a phlebotomist for summer work, and maybe to make some money on the side during college.

What should I do to earn my certification?

I would have to get it during the summer but the community college near by only offers the courses during the regular school year when I am out of the state at my university.

I am from central Ohio (that's where i'll be during the summer), if that helps.


Thanks alot!

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[plouffes]

I would really enjoy being a phlebotomist for summer work, and maybe to make some money on the side during college.

What should I do to earn my certification?

I would have to get it during the summer but the community college near by only offers the courses during the regular school year when I am out of the state at my university.

I am from central Ohio (that's where i'll be during the summer), if that helps.


Thanks alot!

It's quite a costly certification for part-time job during college - I would try to get a job at a hospital where they will train you. However, you will often will not be certified but I do not see how that is really a problem if being a phlebotomist is not your end all goal.

 

[nebrfan]

It's quite a costly certification for part-time job during college - I would try to get a job at a hospital where they will train you. However, you will often will not be certified but I do not see how that is really a problem if being a phlebotomist is not your end all goal.

I agree - i worked at a small-ish community hospital where they trained me on-site....I may be wrong, but I think California is the only state that requires certification.