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Phlebotomist School in Maryland - MD
By Joanna Pelletier, allied health world contributing writer
Published: January 11th, 2010
The coursework for a phlebotomy certification can range from 16-40 credits, and can take up to one year to complete. The typical coursework includes training in venipuncture, capillary puncture, blood specimen collection procedures, infection control, accurate labeling, ethics, legal issues, and first aid.
Phlebotomists have to renew their certificates every two years, participate in academic classes and seminars, and gain credit for each course they attend. Continuing education courses typically focus on developing Phlebotomists' skills, and advancing them beyond their core competencies.
There are a few Maryland phlebotomy schools. To learn more about this exciting career and the programs available, complete a short information form and a representative will be in touch to answer your questions.
Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Phlebotomists in Baltimore, Columbia, Silver Spring and Ellicot City, Maryland may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including the Franklin Square Hospital Center, Holy Cross Hospital, John Hopkins Medicine and Prince George’s Hospital Center.