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Working as a professional Phlebotomist, you would be required to draw blood for specimen without causing too much pain to the patient or disrupting the ongoing healthcare that they might be receiving. You will also have to make sure that you draw the blood correctly, by using the right methodology and then forward the specimen for further testing to the right laboratory; in the right state, at the right time.

 A general phlebotomist training course lasts for up to six months. The training usually includes theoretical learning as well as practical experience, both of which are the core requirement to meet National Occupational Standards. Up on successful completion of the training, you will be awarded a “Certificate of Competence” which will serve as your license to begin work as a professional Phlebotomist.

 

Alternatively, you could get yourself enrolled on to a degree program for Study in Phlebotomy (bachelor's degree 4 years; associate's degree 2 years).

Major areas covered during the course include:

- Satellite Clinics
- Domiciliary Visits
- Out Patient Clinics
- Domiciliary Visits
- Acute Ward Patients
- Health and safety aspects of phlebotomy
- Importance of professional standards and codes of practice
- Blood Collection Methods
- Sample Tubes & Labelling Protocols

 

Note that if you’re already working in the Health Care field, you can start off as a trainee - Phlebotomist by applying within your local hospital.

Requirements:
Following are the requirements you must meet if you wish to be a Phlebotomist:

- 2 GCSE’s (or more) /equivalent
- Display empathy and patience when dealing with people
- Well presented and well articulate
- Ability to connect with people on a personal level
- Trustworthy with a strong ability to work within a team
- Attention to detail and nerves of steel
- Ability to sympathize with patients via verbal communication and appropriate body language
- Ability to interpret and retain confidential data/information

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