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	"Phlebotomy" means to excise or cut into the vein of the human body.

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	The healthcare industry is busy at work developing new cures for diseases, discovering fascinating new information about the human body and integrating sophisticated technology into every aspect of medicine. During the last decade, phlebotomy and the art of venipuncture has grown significantly as medicine has widened it’s boundaries outside the hospital. Traditional phlebotomy roles that originated inside the hospital are being performed anywhere now from free-standing laboratories to mobile blood donation units to private homes. If you have any interest in getting involved in the exciting world of healthcare, phlebotomy is a great opportunity to expose you to many new skills, technology and people! Phlebotomists can expect to work in any of the following places: Hospital Laboratory Blood Bank Center Diagnostic Laboratory Outpatient Clinics Doctor’s Office Health Fairs Paramedical Examinations (Health Physicals and Histories including blood work for Life Insurance) Emergency Rooms Phlebotomy is a great way to begin your career in healthcare. In just 10 weeks of intensive training, PLC of Denver will prepare each individual to work in any environment. In addition, students and graduates of PLC of Denver will appreciate the exposure to many entry-level laboratory techniques and specimen handling procedures that will assist them in future employment. In fact, many phlebotomy employers expect their phlebotomists to learn more and perform many other tasks as part of their job description, earning the reputation as the “ultimate multi-taskers.” Phlebotomists in the City and County of Denver can expect to make in the range of $11-15/hour based on experience, and the demand for phlebotomists. PLC of Denver students have been very well received throughout the Denver Metro area for over 10 years and have graduates working virtually everywhere in Colorado ranging from Wyoming to Pueblo, and from Windsor to Grand Junction. For more information about Phlebotomy and other laboratory-related sites of interest, please visit the links below..

WEBSITES OF INTEREST TO PHLEBOTOMISTS

Becton Dickinson
BD is the major US manufacturer of phlebotomy and clinical equipment. Main website:

This is a set of pages from Becton Dickenson that give all kinds of info on venipuncture and trouble shooting and the tubes.

National Association of Phlebotomists - NAP

Center for Phlebotomy Education

American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians - ASPT
Offers certification for phlebotomists as Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

American Society for Clinical Pathology - ASCP
Offers certification as a Phlebotomy Technician (PBT). The mission of the American Society for Clinical Pathology is to serve as a national resource for the enhancement of the quality of the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine.

The National Credentialing Agency for laboratory Personnel, Inc. - NCA
NCA is a voluntary, not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization that conducts certification of medical laboratory personnel and other credential-related activities deemed necessary to serve the patient and public needs. NCA is the only provider of national peer-developed and peer-administered examinations for medical laboratory personnel. Offers certification to phlebotomists.

American Medical Technologists - AMT
AMT is a nonprofit certification agency and professional membership association representing nearly 27,000 individuals in allied health care.

National Phlebotomy Association - NPA
NPA is concerned with all aspects of educating and certifying the nation’s phlebotomists.

American Certification Agency - ACA

National Association of Health Professionals - NAHP

National Center for Competency Testing - NCCT

Phlebotomy Tutorial
This is an excellent written phlebotomy tutorial with instructions for venipuncture and great pictures and info on the evacuated tubes that would make a great study help and guide.

Phlebotomy West

Center for Disease Control
Evaluation of Safety Devices for Preventing Percutaneous Injuries Among Health-Care Workers During Phlebotomy Procedures.

Phlebotomy - Blood Draw & Blood Collection - Lab Safety - Quality laboratory medicine.
Our mission is to set up a virtual community for phlebotomists to interact with other phlebotomists.

Questdiagnostics.com - Quest Diagnostics is the nation’s leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services.


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