Think about the last time you got your blood drawn – how did you feel? Were you nervous? Anxious? Even downright scared? But then the person drawing your blood flashed a smile, cracked a joke and was done before you even noticed. That person – a phlebotomy technician – is on the front lines of health and patient care, and is part of an exciting and growing career field. If you enjoy making people comfortable and calm, are fascinated by the medical field and enjoy working with people, a career in phlebotomy might be right for you.
Why study phlebotomy at LMC?
Get your foot in the health care door. Phlebotomy is a great way to break into the medical field. You get experience in medical settings of all kinds, front-line patient care and more.
Excellent career opportunities. Employment of phlebotomy technicians is expected to increase by 25% between 2014 and 2024 (much faster than the average across fields). Nationally, median pay in 2015 was $31,630 per year.
Everything you need to succeed. With hands-on training and a laboratory clinical rotation, you’ll be fully prepared for the National Healthcareer Association certification, and your future career.
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