Phlebotomy Training by Southern Venitech

DogWmn · Aug 1, 2011

Watch out for the fly by night schools, I did one thinking my years of experience as an LPN would over ride it - but it didn't. Your best bet is to check schools via ASCP that is who you want to be certified by.

http://www.ascp.org/FunctionalNavigation/certification/GetStateLicensure/PhlebotomyTechnician.html

They are the one's who you want to be certified by, I'd contact them to see what they will approve.

CAL05699 · Aug 2, 2011

I am an RN but get very little practice doing IV starts, maybe 2 per month. When I had the opportunity to do them, I'd be nervous (especially if family was in the room) and often get another nurse to do it. I finally became so annoyed at myself that I signed up for a one-day session through Gannett education.

It was pretty good -- we spent lots of time on vein identification which was my weak point. You only practiced on a dummy but I gained a lot of confidence. The phlebotomy certifications cover a lot of things that you already learned in nursing school -- the circulatory system, basic precautions, infections, etc. -- so if you don't need the certification, you might just want to do the one-day class.

To see if the class is legit, I usually just go on the vendor's website. If they are offering 40 classes per month in 10 states, at least you know that they are not fly-by-night.

lmonroe07 · Sep 7, 2011

I've attended a workshop by Southern Veni Tech, and I really enjoyed it. The class size was small so the teacher had time to work with people one on one with questions they had. All study material e-mailed prior to the class and they highly recommend studying before the class. Since my group was small and we all studied the material before hand, we completed the workshop in one day, and we also had time to practice draws on each other. We took 3 tests that day (2 written and 1 oral), and we sealed up the tests in an envelope and we were told they would be sent off to be graded. My class was on August 26th and we were told that in one week we would receive a pass or fail email from the company, then in about another week we would receive our certificates in the mail. So far I haven't received anything from them, and I've written the instructor just to make sure the e-mail wasn't sent to my junk folder. I've also called the main number for the workshop and no one has returned my phone call yet.

I was also hesitant to sign up for the class because I also did not find any information on the company. I hope I hear from them soon because I would really like to start applying for other companies.

I will keep this form updated if I find any more information out.

newman_12 · May 9, 2012

I'm trying to pick up some phlebotomy training. I found several programs in our area, one thru a community college (40 hours), one thru a local tech training school (36 hours), a one day class that gets you 1 stick and a certificate and just today on Craigs list, by accident, I found a listing for the Southern VeniTech training coming soon to our area. They offer a 2 day class for about the same fee as all the others in our area are charging.
I looked up their website (www.southernvenitech.com) but didn't find anything else on the web when I searched for the company name. Their site lists a number of 2 day classes thruout the southeast. Their site describes the class as including:
safety procedures/regulations to protect yourself
basic A and P of the blood supply
equipment and supplies
venipuncture techniques
special collections
potential complications
practice (on training arms and fellow students)
a practical test and an exam
They never hint that you could become a certified phlebotomist--and that's OK with me. I just want to be able to confidently draw blood in a small clinical setting if I have to. I'm a new LPN and I would like to work in a clinical setting (physician's office). I do a lot of volunteer work in free clinics and I've had several interviews but as soon as I tell them I can't draw blood, I can see the handshake coming and the exit signs.
I've got several PRN jobs and I hate to have to commit to 5 or more weeks of classes if I can get what I really, basically need from 2 days. I know, there'd be no certification possibilities after this but I'm not sure that's what I need.
Any guidance/advice, skinny on Southern Venitech? Are they reputable? Do they do a good job? Thanks!
Star

I took there class and they are fantastic!! The lady we had was great. she made us all feel comfortable and explained things in a way we could understand it! But their website does say 'Intense' and they mean it!!! You can not go in there and have not studied and pass!! You have to be serious and not playing around. Not that we didn't hjave fun,. Its the most fun I have had learning in a long time. I would recommend it to any one who wants to learn how to draw blood. well worth it!!!!!

simplelife84 · Jun 8, 2012

I was never told where the class was held! I got times but never a place!! I called but their hours are not very long!

CrunchRN, ADN, RN · Jun 8, 2012

i would take whichever one offers you the most real "sticks". That is what will get you confident. It is a case of practice, practice, practice.

jwoolsey · Jul 5, 2012

I have paid for my class witch is tomorrow and still have not been told where to go any advice??

jwoolsey · Jul 5, 2012

Did you ever find out where your class what what ended up happening im in your same situation