Program at a Glance
Program Type
Less than 1-year Credential
Area of Study
Healthcare
Est. Program Cost
$3000.00
Help Accurately Diagnose Patients as a Phlebotomist
Play an essential role in administering and managing blood draws for diagnosis, research, or other purposes.
Why Choose Germanna
Earning your healthcare credential at Germanna prepares you for immediate employment in this growing healthcare field. Phlebotomists get to work directly with patients and medical laboratories.
Career Options as a Certified Phlebotomist
In-Demand Jobs:
- Phlebotomist: Verifies patient identification and explains sampling procedures to patients. Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
Responsibilities
- Venipuncture
- Sample Processing
- Patient Care
- Sterilization
Workplace
- Emergency Rooms
- Diagnostic Labs
- Specialized Centers or Mobile Blood Drives
- Doctor’s Office/Clinics
- Nursing Homes
Additional Opportunities
- Lead Phlebotomist
- Mobile Phlebotomist
- Donor Phlebotomy Technician
- Laboratory Assistant
- Dialysis Technician
- Transition to Other Healthcare Fields
Median Salary
$45,720
Data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (2024–2025 estimates)
What You'll Learn
In-Demand Skills:
- Basic medical terminology
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Clinical laboratory structure
- Specimen collection
- Specimen handling
- Patient interactions
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