Geek_inthe_Pink Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 I have a question. How do schools view phlebotomy compared to other hce? I'm asking because I would like to stay at my job because they work great around my school schedule but I'm worried that my experience wouldn't count for much. I will have had 4-5 years of phlebotomy experience by the time I apply. I'm just curious as to whether or not I need to find a better job that would give me more direct patient experience. All opinions are welcomed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted July 15, 2012 Moderator Share Posted July 15, 2012 depends on the schools, some will take this while others will not. at schools which use a 3 tier ranking system phlebotomy is ranked low tier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohne1am Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 I was recently accepted at Indiana State with about 15 months Phlebotomy experience for my HCE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaston Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 My school didn't hold anything against me because my HCE was phlebotomy. They are one of the oldest and most respected programs in the country, FWIW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timon Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 In California it's accepted as long as you're doing blood draws and not just keying orders. The key point being direct patient contact. As this is a national license you're scope of practice will vary state to state to include POCT and vitals. Make sure schools that you apply to know that you had direct patient contact and to what level scope of practice you had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCKimeryJr Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Definitely check out the schools you are interested in, most have a web page dedicated to how they view HCE. I believe at AACC phlebotomy is considered middle tier. If they do not have a web page then I would call the program and ask them but do not call until you have thoroughly checked their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Albert Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 depends on the schools, some will take this while others will not. at schools which use a 3 tier ranking system phlebotomy is ranked low tier. Can you please elaborate on the 3-tier system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinntsp Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Can you please elaborate on the 3-tier system? There is no universal 3-tier system. Just keep in mind that some schools value particular kinds of HCE over others and there will be some variation in what is or is not considered HCE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted July 18, 2012 Moderator Share Posted July 18, 2012 Can you please elaborate on the 3-tier system? low: phleb, emt-basic, cna, most low level techs requiring less than 150 hrs of training mid: medical asst., lpn, emt-Intermediate, physical therapy asst., etc, positions requiring 500-1500 hrs of training high: RN, paramedic, resp. therapist, exercise physiologist, foreign medical grad md, etc most professional health care careers requiring 1 yr or more of training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Most schools will accept you with phlebotomy experience. I got in just having ER scribing experience (although I have been an ER tech for 5 months now after my interview, but it was not counted for the school). I also know several other scribes who got into good schools. Phlebotomy beats scribing on pt contact level so you should have absolutely no problems at most places! Just think of all those kids in your future classes who have no idea how to stick someone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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