Phlebotomist
Job Summary
A phlebotomist is a medical professional who specializes in drawing blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations.
Required Education / Training Summary
To become a phlebotomist, one typically needs to complete a training program, which may include both classroom instruction and hands-on practice.
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| Occupation | Program Name | Institution | Certificate Earned | Per Student Program Cost | Program Length | Time of Day | Instructional Hours / Credits | Clinical Placement/Field Experience/Practicum? | Modality | Location | Eligibility Reqs/Pre-Reqs | Notes/Description | Website | Contact Info |
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| Phlebotomy | Phlebotomy Training Program | Brown University Health – Workforce Development | N/A | $0 (State-Funded) | 10 weeks | Days | Yes –unpaid internship | In-person | Providence, RI *internship may be elsewhere | 18+, HS diploma/GED, background check, drug screen, immunizations | Workforce Development offers a free 10-week program designed to provide training for individuals ages 18 and older who are interested in a phlebotomy career. This program, run in partnership with Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) prepares its participants with the education and hands-on learning necessary to be a phlebotomist at Brown University Health. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible for employment throughout the Brown University Health system | Phlebotomist Training Program | Brown University Health | WFD@brownhealth.org |