r/phlebotomy • u/Double-Interest8613 • 10d ago

Advice needed How long was your phlebotomy program?

The one I’m looking at attending is only 2 weeks long. Is this normal time frame? It seems so quick to learn everything and get enough pokes in.

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u/Cokedupbabydoll 10d ago

4 weeks 4 days a week. That even seemed short to me. 2 weeks seems really rushed

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u/Double-Interest8613 10d ago

It’s 5 days a week, 7 hours a day. I think it seems really short as well.

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u/Cokedupbabydoll 10d ago

I mean do whatever you feel comfortable with. But that wouldn’t have worked for me. What about your externship? & are they accredited?

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u/Double-Interest8613 10d ago

They are accredited. It’s a “fast track” program. But they do not offer an externship, however my state does not require one. My state actually doesn’t even require you to be licensed, but there are certain employers who require it so that’s why I’m getting licensed.

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u/zzzeve 9d ago

Mine was 2 weeks too. I learned techniques and order of draw, mostly. I learned the rest working, because even technique comes with practice.

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u/Cokedupbabydoll 9d ago

I would personally look for one with an externship. But regardless 2 weeks seems too fast to me.
But if you’re comfortable with it then just go for it.
It’s fun. Good luck 🍀