Phlebotomy Certification In California

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Phlebotomy Certification In California
  • Byhttp//phlebotomyx.com/phlebotomy-certification
    -california/

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  • Getting phlebotomy certification in California
    is a must before a person can work as a
    phlebotomist in the state. California is one of
    those states that require a certification in
    phlebotomy.

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  • The certification does not only give a person a
    chance to work as a phlebotomist but it is the
    only way to work as a phlebotomist. The state
    also has the highest standard in the field of
    phlebotomy. Thus it is only natural for them to
    require the best in the field.

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  • This phlebotomy certification in California is
    like a phlebotomy license California gives to
    those who completed specific training phlebotomy
    training and passed the national examination in
    phlebotomy.

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  • Phlebotomy is the medical practice of drawing
    blood samples from patients. Those samples are
    then examined in the laboratory. The task is
    always present in the medical field. The task is
    never menial that even in institutions that
    practice bloodletting requires a professional
    phlebotomist to perform the task.

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  • There is a specific phlebotomy program
    California requires to assess that the candidate
    qualifies for the examination for phlebotomy
    certification in California. This does not mean
    that it is only offered and should only be taken
    in one accredited institution.

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  • As a standard in California, the person must
    complete at least one of these courses Limited
    Phlebotomy Technician (LPT), Certified Phlebotomy
    Technician (CPT1) or Certified Phlebotomy
    Technician (CPT2). Just like a regular training
    in phlebotomy in other states, these courses
    include classroom trainings and practical
    exercises.

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  • There are some strict requirements set by the
    state that must be completed before a person can
    be considered as a qualified to take the exam for
    phlebotomy certification. First requirement, the
    person must at least have a high school diploma
    or a GED certificate or equivalent qualification.

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  • Next, the person must complete classroom
    training with a minimum of 40 hours and another
    40 hours of real training in a form of
    internship. Finally, the person must do at least
    10 successful skin punctures and at least 50
    successful venipunctures.

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  • In taking training for phlebotomy certification
    in California, the person must make sure that the
    program is offered by an accredited institution.
    Phlebotomy program California institutions offer
    varies in some aspects but these programs still
    follow the standard required by the state of
    California.

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  • In the institute of Medical Education in San
    Jose, the program takes 10 weeks to complete. The
    first part of the training is devoted to basic
    theory or classroom discussion. The next part is
    a required clinical duty. The whole program runs
    for 200 hours and is done form Monday to Friday.
    Upon completion of the course, a certificate is
    issued to the participant certifying that the
    person is eligible to take the certifying exam.

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  • At health Career College, the phlebotomy program
    runs for 12 weeks. Basic concepts in anatomy and
    physiology are being introduced to students. In
    addition to these, infection control training and
    clinical laboratory procedures in phlebotomy are
    also being discussed. To prepare the students for
    the actual work experience, the students are
    deployed in clinics and hospitals to do actual
    phlebotomy work.

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  • Since California holds high standard when it
    comes to phlebotomy, a phlebotomist in California
    earns an average amount of 32,000.00 per annum.
    In private institutions a certified phlebotomist
    earns more. In some cases it even reaches up to
    80,000.00 per annum.

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  • The phlebotomy salary California gives to a
    professional phlebotomist is one of the highest
    salaries in the country. This condition only
    compliments the high standard set by the state in
    the field. Clearly, having a phlebotomy
    certification in California is a great way to
    secure a high paying job considering the strict
    standard that must be followed, securing a good
    quality of service in the state.

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Phlebotomy Certification In California
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    alifornia/
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