phlebotomy certificate

[lykyamy00]

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hey guys! so i'm faced with the prospect of reapplying and i need to find something to do during my year off. do you think taking a phlebotomy class and becoming a certified phlebotomist is worth while? also do you think i'd have to put it on my amcas? chances are i'll submit before i sign up for the class so i dont think i'll put the classes on my amcas. so then would it just be ok to send transcripts and update letters to the schools?

 

[apumic]

You should figure out what you are currently lacking. Phlebotomy can certainly be helpful if you're lacking in clinical experience. Find out what hospitals want in your region first, though...figure out what jobs are most available. I my EMT-B to be a great plus at interviews when I was looking for good (well paid) clinical experience.

Note: Without having used your cert in an actual work setting, it will be worthless, so don't get the cert unless you know you'll use it.

 

[Paladin7]

Phlebotomy...

learned a new word...(had to look it up).

It certainly wouldn't hurt to get certified.

 

[Prncssbuttercup]

I agree, won't hurt your chances, and if you can use it, it will probably help...

 

[Electronegative]

It will certainly help to pay all of the interview trips and hotels costs.

EN

 

[MediCynical]

another option would be to look for a job at a plasma donation center. I worked at one for a year and they trained me as a phlebotomist - no need to spend time or money on classes. Plus you're interacting with people all day long, many of whom are disadvantaged/underserved.

 

[mvenus929]

If you're lacking clinical experience (or want a quick job in a hospital setting), phlebotomy is good IF the hospitals in your region are looking at hiring. I know we're currently looking for like 6 phlebs at my hospital, and taking the course is preferred to just showing up. Also, if your course requires actual clinicals, try to arrange them in the hospital that you want to work in. It will make searching for jobs so much easier.

 

[Cypher321]

another option would be to look for a job at a plasma donation center. I worked at one for a year and they trained me as a phlebotomist - no need to spend time or money on classes. Plus you're interacting with people all day long, many of whom are disadvantaged/underserved.

Did they train you from the get go or did you work there for year then they decided it was worthwhile to train you?

 

[MediCynical]

Did they train you from the get go or did you work there for year then they decided it was worthwhile to train you?

I was hired as a phlebotomist, but worked the first 2-3 weeks as a tech so I could learn the ropes. They started training me in phlebotomy right after that.

I should note I do have an EMT-B certification, so that may have had something to do with my being hired as a phlebotomist. There were others who worked there for a long time before learning phlebotomy (granted they had no college degree or medical knowledge whatsoever - I think most places like this would make an exception for someone with shown dedication to a career in medicine)