No certificates indicating partial program completion will be granted. Employment opportunities for a Phlebotomist are good. The rapidly-growing elderly population is increasing demand for laboratory services. New, more powerful diagnostic tests require more personnel and more testing. These changes mean Phlebotomists will be given more tasks with greater responsibility than in the past.
Phlebotomists have the option of working in a small facility or a large workplace.
Working in a large facility has the advantage of better benefits, more choices in shifts, and opportunities for cross-training. However, there are benefits to working in a small facility, doctor s office, or clinic, as well. The Phlebotomist will see fewer patients and be provided the opportunity to gain more interaction with each client. You ll need a combination of formal education plus clinical experience in a laboratory science program such as that offered by the Blinn College Office of Adult and Continuing Education. Additionally, students are encouraged to sit for the national exam to become certified.