Should I take a Phlebotomy course after CNA?
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by laylayluv90 Jan 9At the end of the month I will be taking my CNA test. I was wondering should i take a phlebotomy course after that? I'm slowly making my way towards being a RN but I have a long way to go. So I was wondering if I should do this in between.
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Jan 9 by logank622I took a phlebotomy course while I was in LPN school so I could become more comfortable sticking needles into people. It was a great experience. I did become a certified phlebotomist - I don't think it will help my job prospects but it helped fill out my resume (I came from a business background so little healthcare experience). If you have the time and the money, it certainly can't hurt. -
Jan 9 by ♪♫ in my ♥I don't think it's particularly helpful unless you think you're likely to get hired as a phlebotomist while you're in school. -
Jan 9 by pnkgirl25I did this. Completed my CNA at the same time I was doing my phlebotomy. I thought It would help me get a job since in CA they hire PCT which are basically CNAs who are phlebotomy trained.... yeah... I'm still looking for a job and it's been five months lol. I did hear that it will make my lvn training a tiny bit easier... who knows. -
Jan 9 by KAR813I say go for it with your future goals. I took one as an elective this past semester and it was awesome and even talking to the professor at the end of my practical she said that I could be a valuable resource to my classmates when we get to those skills. -
Jan 9 by Sun0408How much is the course?? What is the pay difference between the two?? If more money is likely I would go for it, if not I would complete my CNA and work towards my goal. Sign up for classes to start the process of becoming an RN while working as a CNA. No need in going into more debt if in the end its really not gonna help much. -
- Jan 9 by ariana_oxI would just do the CNA and work as one for a while but if you think you want to be a phlebotomist while going to school then go for it, my phlebotomy class is $950. And I can't afford that lol but if you have the money and it is something your really want to do, then do it
- Jan 9 by laylayluv90Quote from logank622Is the course hard?I took a phlebotomy course while I was in LPN school so I could become more comfortable sticking needles into people. It was a great experience. I did become a certified phlebotomist - I don't think it will help my job prospects but it helped fill out my resume (I came from a business background so little healthcare experience). If you have the time and the money, it certainly can't hurt.
- Jan 9 by laylayluv90Quote from ♪♫ in my ♥I heard in hospitals that PCA/PCT are CNAs but they can draw blood but my school doesn't teach CNAs to draw bloodI don't think it's particularly helpful unless you think you're likely to get hired as a phlebotomist while you're in school.
