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Preventing Infection with proper handwashing
? Proper hand washing techniques prevent the transmission of infection and help save lives. Over 280,000 people die of infection related nosocomial infections in various health care facilities yearly. A nosocomial infection is an infection which someone acquires after they have been admitted to a health care facility for another illness. Typically, within 48 hours after admission, if the patient begins to develop signs of an infection, we say that this patient has developed a hospital acquired infection. When you think about how many things we touch daily, it should come as no surprise that we come in contact with…
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Freedom of the mobile phlebotomist
We all know that phlebotomists work all sorts of hours. They have to, because hospitals never close. Traditionally the phlebotomist works in laboratories, clinics and hospitals. But what if you could work where ever and whenever you choose? Think about it. Driving on the open road or flying on a plane to California, Hawaii or some exotic destination just to draw blood. Sounds good right? What could be better than not having to clock in at 4:00 am? Being a traveling phlebotomy technician is a dream job for many phlebotomists. There is a shortage of phlebotomists across the United…
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Safety Measures for our Students in the current Covid19 crises
Date: 3/17/2020 Notice to all our students and future students Phlebotomy Career Training is taking the necessary steps to ensure everyone’s safety. In light of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, and the fact that the seasonal influenza (flu) virus is also widespread, we are taking proactive steps to address a number of business concerns. First and foremost, we want to maintain a safe workplace and encourage and/or adopt practices protecting the health of our students, employees, customers, visitors or others. We also want to ensure the continuity of business operations during this pandemic. We ask all students and employees to cooperate in…
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Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Approved Training
Phlebotomy Career Training’s is now an approved training program for the PTCB Pharmacy Technician Board. Welcome PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program! We are pleased to let you know that Phlebotomy Career Training is a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training program. Being recognized by PTCB allows your students to meet eligibility requirements. You’ve now joined hundreds of organizations committed to developing a qualified pharmacy technician workforce. As a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program, those who have completed your program will be eligible to apply for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE). You will also receive a variety of complimentary benefits. In addition to the benefits described below,…
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Top 10 Interview Questions for a Phlebotomy Technician
As a phlebotomy technician you begin looking for phlebotomy jobs you need to be prepared. You may not be ready for the questions they are going to ask. We took a poll from hospital human resource staff and came up with a list of frequently asked questions. Here they are. #1 Why do you want to work with our company? The best way to respond to this question is to be knowledgeable of the company prior to the interview. Find out about the company’s mission statement, goals, number of patients served and the demographics. You can find all this information…
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A Day In the Life of a Phlebotomy Technician
?? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be in the shoes of a phlebotomy technician for one day? If you have ever considered becoming a phlebotomy technician you may want to read the following and take a peak at what a phlebotomist does during their shift. Clocking in at 7am As a phlebotomy technician you have clocked in for your shift and proceed to the laboratory where your supervisor will provide you with a print out of patients who need blood draws. Upon looking at the list you see several, “Stat” draws for electrolytes and blood…
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Becoming a Phlebotomist Technician
Becoming a phlebotomist is a very important job and also one that most people who aren’t in the medical are not familiar. If you are in the job market for phlebotomist jobs, you’ll see the future is bright. There is always a need for competent phlebotomy technicians in both the hospital setting as well as the mobile lab unit setting. The opportunity is there, if this is a career path you are looking to begin. Phlebotomy Technician Job Duties The daily routine of a phlebotomist would surprise you. Why? Because as a phlebotomist, drawing blood is only one part…
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What is a Cardio- Phlebotomist?
? When you look at the title, what do you think of? Cardio, pertains to heart and phlebotomy pertains to drawing blood. Put them together and you have a certification that indicates you have specialities in both. Phlebotomy Career Training has been offering the Cardio-Phlebotomy course for over 10 years. You might say that we coined the phrase. Our cardio-phlebotomy course includes seven certifications. The certifications which this course includes is the following; Cardio-Phlebotomy Technician, Electrocardiogram Technician, Telemetry Technician, IV Technician, National Electrocardiogram exam, National Cardiac Monitor Technician Exam and clinical laboratory assistant. All of these disciplines is what makes…
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Clia Waived Laboratory at Phlebotomy Career Training
Prospective phlebotomy students have a hard time to decide where they want to do their training, whether it be online or in class. At phlebotomy career training, we have a CLIA Waived laboratory on site where students will learn point of care testing. Point of care testing means procedures which can be done onsite with immediate results. Such procedures include HIV testing, urine/drug screen, pregnancy testing, stool for occult blood, glucometer testing, rapid strep, raid flu, nicotine mouth swabs and much more. In a nut shell, here are some of the benefits of being a CLIA Waived lab; Employ methodologies…
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4 Week Phlebotomy Classes in Metro Detroit
Whether you’re looking at a career change or a career boost, speed matters. But there’s a problem: In today’s fast-paced world, it isn’t easy to set aside the time for traditional coursework. And that’s not even taking into consideration the expenses involved with the average course at a four-year college or university. College courses often come bundled with extra expenses. They include dorm rooms, dining, and debt from not only the tuition but also the interest incurred by the loans for tuition. It’s enough to make your head spin — and your wallet cry! READ MORE: Check out the current…