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phlebotomist certification requirements

What are the Phlebotomist Certification Requirements?

Interested in becoming a certified phlebotomist? There are various requirements, depending on the state you plan on practicing in. This article will focus on the state of California. Let’s take a look!
CDPH Laboratory Field Services

CDPH Laboratory Field Services Overview

The LFS is made up of 5 sections, including Laboratory Licensing and Registration, Personnel Licensing, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment, On-Site Licensing, and Blood and Tissue Bank Licensing and Cytology Surveillance. Let’s take a look at these divisions and the LFS organization as a whole.
Phlebotomy Training Program

Choosing the Right Phlebotomy Training Program

Kicking off your Phlebotomy career can be stressful—we get it. Choosing the right educational program can make, or in some cases, break your experience. Let’s examine a few phlebotomy training programs around the San Diego region.
blood drawing needle

New Blood Drawing Needle Promises Less Painful Venipuncture Procedure

Hospitals and health clinics around the country are beginning to use a new venipuncture device designed to improve patient comfort and reduce speed required to draw blood for testing.
Phlebotomy Interview Questions

Top Phlebotomy Interview Questions

A job interview can be a nerve-wracking experience from the pressure of answering questions to trying to impress the interviewer within 30 minutes to an hour. The good news is we have compiled top phlebotomy interview questions and tips to prepare.
CVS Minuteclinic

CVS MinuteClinic Expanding Presence in Healthcare Market

CVS Health has been busy over the last few months. The American retail pharmacy and health care company is expected to close a merger with Aetna Inc, a Hartford-based insurance company.
San Diego Hospital Jobs

A Phlebotomist’s Look at San Diego Hospital Jobs

Phlebotomy Jobs are expected to grow about 25% from 2016 to 2026, with an employment increase of over 30,000 new jobs. San Diego hospitals employ the most phlebotomists in San Diego county. Learn more about working as a phlebotomist in a hospital and how to get employed.
Phlebotomy Jobs

Which medical facilities offer phlebotomy jobs?

After accomplishing your CPT1 certificate, you are ready to find a phlebotomy job. Phlebotomists can work at a hospital, clinic, diagnostic laboratory, and physician office laboratory. Each setting has different required duties, pace, and work environment so the salaries vary.
electronic health records

Scripps Health Integrates New Electronic Health Records System

Scripps Health has decided to incorporate a new electronic health records (EHR) system into its organization. Let’s take a look at why Scripps chose Epic, how it impacts professionals in phlebotomy, and guidance in familiarizing oneself with EHR systems.
Theranos Blood Test

Theranos Blood Test Startup Comes to an End

In March 2018, Theranos, a Silicon Valley blood test startup, came to a dramatic end with the founder and CEO, Elizabeth Holmes, being indicted on fraud charges. The Theranos scandal left behind a bloody mess.
Phlebotomy Training Near Me

PhlebotomyU Relocation Provides State-of-the-Art Phlebotomy Training Facility in the Heart of San Diego

San Diego healthcare trade school and certified phlebotomy training school, PhlebotomyU, will has relocated to a new, upgraded facility in Mission Valley, San Diego.
Vocational School

Family Health Services Rebrands to PhlebotomyU

Announcing our new brand, PhlebotomyU! We still operate the same way Family Health Services did, but now, we're focused on our core curriculum for the CPT1 Licence and phlebotomy training.