Welcome to PhlebotomyEDU, here we are committed to helping you better understand your options in phlebotomy training, we are creating a vast variety of training materials to better equip you with the knowledge required to prepare, pursue & partake in a rewarding career as a licensed phlebotomist.

Phlebotomy Training

We are constantly updating and adding to this site, our goal is to grow PhlebotomyEDU into a reliable source of information, tips and resources for anyone looking to become a phlebotomist, or to get their phlebotomy certification.

Feel free to connect with us on facebook and twitter, we will soon be launching a members only forum so phlebotomist and future phlebotomist can chat, ask questions and get answers.

Our site can also prepare you to pursue a phlebotomy certification. Although licensing and registration vary from state to state, phlebotomy technicians who get certified gain a highly competitive edge when seeking employment.

Upon successful completion of an accredited phlebotomy program, you can start applying and presenting your resume to doctor offices, clinics, hospitals, and other health facilities offering entry-level career opportunities.

Find out more about the various phlebotomy programs by contacting the phlebotomy schools that interest you and requesting more information today!

Go for the Gold!

Licensure/Certification - National certification in phlebotomy is offered by multiple agencies, including the American Certification Agency for Healthcare Professionals (ACA) and American Society of Clinical Pathologists

Most phlebotomy schools offers hands-on training provided by experts in the field of Phlebotomy. You need to make sure the school you choose is an approved provider of continuing education programs in the clinical services by the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science P.A.C.E program. You want to pick a school that is very knowledgeable, and have the expertise to fully train you for this profession.

The National Certification is optional and not required in some states, but many of the local employers in clinics, labs and hospitals have notified us that they are putting favor on Phlebotomist's with the National Certification over Phlebotomy Technicians without it.

What is "Phlebotomy" anyway?

Phlebotomy is the process of making a tiny incision or poke into the vein so that blood can be drawn for the purpose of being tested by a laboratory. It is associated with venipuncture, the practice of collecting venous blood samples, and bloodletting, the ancient medical practice. The collecting of blood is used for many purposes, one purpose is to do several different types of tests to tell a person how healthy they are and to find any problems a person may have. A person who practices Phlebotomy is termed a phlebotomist.

What is a Phlebotomist?

Phlebotomists are people who are specialized in the art of drawing blood from a live person or animal for useful analysis and diagnosis. Most states require phlebotomy personnel to be licensed or at least registered. To get your Certification in the United States you have to go through the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians. Phlebotomists also collect minute quantities of blood known as fingersticks for testing blood sugar.

Mission Statement:

PhlebotomyEDU is a complete phlebotomy training site, our main goal and commitment is to provide one of the highest levels of information and phlebotomy training possible to equip all of our inspiring phlebotomists with the knowledge it takes to pass the national exam, get certified and to excel in their chosen health care career.