Hello!! I'm a Phlebotomist in a huge hospital and my recommendation is that when you start your externship, you show your full potential and be confident in yourself. Hopefully you get a job offer during your externship and you will be able to gain experience and work in a hospital. I have a few videos on Phlebotomy and working in a hospital. Good luck!
I’m 68 years old and went back to take a phlebotomy course. I passed it to my surprise. Had to memorize quite a bit; bit if I was in my 20’s it would have been easier. We had 114 questions on the exam to get certified.
I know this video is 1 year old but GIRL! ITS SO INFORMATIONAL!! thank u thank u so much. Ive been searching alot on youtube and i finaly found a video that talks about exactly what i needed to hear! God bless!
I’m a student at CSUF too! I have to get experience in the medical field in order to apply for PA schools. I did the program through Phlebotomy Training Specialist. I did the accelerated class after my spring semester in May. I have my externship in December right after my fall semester. I’m super nervous!! I haven’t poked in 6 months. I will review my notes and the book again before I start my externship. Wish me luck!
Wow I just finished my phlebotomy course and I’ll have my exam in two weeks and I honestly would’ve love more practice more venipunctures and capillaries we only had one day for that and I loved it but I wanted more!!
I’m so glad I watched your video! I’ve really been thinking about becoming a phlebotomist, I wanna start up my medical career. This helped me make up my mind ❤️
Great commentary! Waiting on my Cali license right now, so just been looking at people like me who want to 'break in to medical. Only thing I'd say is do a re-edit and cut out all the "pretty much cos there were like 20. Otherwise, seeya on the floor eventually!
Definitely noted! A few others mentioned that and I realized how annoying it got real fast. Good luck with the job search! I noticed a lot of phleb positions have some medical assistant duties tied to it as well.
Wow my program took seven months and the prerequisites were A&P, English 1101, Intro to Health care, medical terminology and Intro to computers. You are lucky
hi. :) i like your channel and your topics. i want to study more before i study and pay with a class. just a question, what are the best books and videos that i can buy, so i can self-study first. can you help me? :)
do you have any advice im confused as to which school to decide on. Also student are complINING THT THEY had to wait 5 months to gt accepted into a externship.
Are you in Northern or SOuthern California? I plan to move to California, once Ive obtained certification and licensure as a Medical Lab Technologist, here in Florida. I'm currently working at a hospital as a Food Service worker, -I had to get my foot in the door. But I'm so done with working in Food so I'm applying to a certificate program that my school offers for Phlebotomy so I can be that till I become a Medical Lab Technologist, because I can't do food anymore. The Phlebotomy is about one semester, 165 hours of credit, hopefully I'll be taking it in August of this year. I'm anticipating. Thank you for this video.
Hi! :-) I am from SoCal. Good luck! It's not as bad as it seems especially if you have experience as a Lab tech. I'd recommend volunteering at your hospital and just network with workers there. Best of luck to you and your transition to California.
@Livinpeachy For the exam does it matter what school you go to when taking the exam through NHA ? Like I’m going through Express Training Services and our class is freaking out about the exam because we aren’t being taught anything and we don’t know how to prepare for our exam on the 29th because we don’t know what to study or what the exam consists of basically is the exam the same for all schools like will it have all the same stuff ? And we were being told we have 148questions and only 1.5hrs HELP! Lol
Just found your channel, loving it. I live in LA, I'm applying to nursing school and I currently work at office work that I hate. Since, I just need my Physiology class to finish my requirements for nursing school. I would love to quit my office job and be involved in the medical field while getting paid. Would you still recommend me to apply for a phlebotomist program, and get certified before getting into my nursing school? Should I apply to my nursing program after I get certified or as soon as I finish my class (Physiology) like I had planned? Thank you so much
Hi nenni, I believe nursing school will help you with that certification. I would say to go into nursing school prior to doing phlebotomy just because you will have clinicals. Phlebotomy is pricey, but quick. The program for me was 2K. It would be nice to get certified and get a job but again it is all up to you. I think its best to apply for nursing school after your complete your class. Best of luck to you ! :)
@@livinpeachyThank you very much for your advice, it help me and gave confidence to make a choice. Hope you continue phlebotomy videos. Thank you sending you a lot of blessings 👋🙌. By the way do you know more programs for phlebotomy in CA
Hello thanks for the video i have the same book do you think the questions at the back of the book are similar to the questions on the state exam i am so nervous. I take my test in a week
I finished my phlebotomy class 7 months ago and passed it. However, I haven’t study and I am not sure what questions will the NHA have . Can you please give me tips.
Hello! My name is Bryanna I am taking NHA phlebotomy exam in to days I am so very nervous is there anything I need to know I'm just so scared! as far as vocab and hippa and OSHA anything will help please!
Hi Sharmain, I went to AUMT. The exam consisted mainly of patient prep, safety and compliance and routine collections. Special collection and processing only contained a handful of questions. I would just say to remember your order of draw. The exam isn't too difficult, don't overthink it. :-) Good luck!!
Hi Bianca, I think it is helpful and makes you a better candidate when applying to positions. It all overlaps with each other so you could get a MA job that does blood draws and other Back Office stuff.
A phlebotomist is a phlebotomy technician. When you get your certification after you pass your test, it’s called CPT (Certified Phlebotomy Technician). Hope this helps!
@@katievarela1246 Thank you! I passed my exam first time. I studied the nha and got familiar with what test tubes are used for and the order of draw. Patient preperation and special test. There was 120 questions. The actual exam felt nothing like the practice tests i took from nha!
@@rubitellez7927 Hello, I studied the book she has and the online prac tice test NHA offers. The questions in the actual exam felt totaly different but I passed it first time. Practice your oder of draw and good luck. You got this!!!!!
I just finished my course yesterday. It was $695 + $55 of mandatory CPR. We had the exact same book as this young lady and it's NOT NEARLY enough! It's ONLY a workbook, NOT a text book. We also had a class of only 7 and had to achieve 30 draws in only 8 classes! Exhausting, not nearly enough education bin my opinion. I am not even close to being ready for the exam. :(
Hi. I took a phlebotomy class at my local community college. The class itself was around $750, plus 2 books which were about $230. The class lasted about 8 weeks, 2 days a week. After the class is finished, the college places you with a clinic/hospital to do your clinicals (externship). For us, we had to do 100 hours and get 100 successful sticks before we could complete clinicals. I'm pretty sure most places don't pay you for your externship. I just finished my clinicals this week. Now on the find a job!!
Hi! I'm currently a phlebotomy student at a local private institution, my program in total was $3k (includes scrubs, textbooks, externship placement, labs). Due to the pandemic, most externship sites within my area closed down but I'm sure most schools have backup externship plans if they want to give you the option of fastening the process for you to get on the field asap. Externships sites do not pay you, but I believe depending on the site they do offer you meals to compensate!
Hi ! I think if the best book would be that one written by those hosting the exam. I used the book that corresponded with my test and it was very helpful. A lot of it was mainly just answering questions when given scenarios and what color tubes to use and in what order.
Just finished my phlebotomy program passed the class with an A. Currently studying for the NHA exam & externships. I’m excited but still a little nervous.
Yay! Congratulations ☺️ hard work pays off. It is honestly a bit nerve racking when you start at the internship site but as long as you have had plenty of practice with your classmates, you should be fine :-) I’m unsure how different every site is but mine only really used gold tops and purple tops.
I believe it changes year to year but they should be somewhat similar maybe just worded different or up to date with any new changes (if implemented) good luck! Sending you best wishes :)
Hi :-) good luck! Just be sure u remember your order of draw. I noticed a lot of times they gave questions in scenarios asking what tube color would be used for this case, or something like given these tests what would be the correct order. You got this ! I did work in phlebotomy for about 6 months but unfortunately had to cut my time short due to them wanting a full time employee and I could only be part time at the time.
@@livinpeachy thanks for quick reply, I have my exam tomorrow tried to reschedule it haven't had much time to study so a bit stressed, but I hope with God's help and your tips I get through it. Well have an awesome day, wish you the best in whatever field your in, and this year is going to be promising for you, God bless
It is doable. Honestly it’s more on the job training. I recently got hired and there is still some times where I cannot get someone in the first draw. Everyone’s veins are different so it is definitely all about on the job experience.
@@livinpeachy thank you for your honest reply. I'm thinking of enrolling in this program. I will try to get my hands on the NHA book guide before starting the program. Thank you again!!!
I think it would allow you more experience with patient interaction but as far as pre requisites it may not be needed. You may want to opt for IV certification.
@@livinpeachy oh my goodness thank you so much!! I have my ears stretched and this gives me so much hope because I have a son so phlebotomy is a faster jump into my career.. so I don’t have to loose a lil piece of myself along the way😭♥️
@@adara1924 yes! You can make a good career out of it :-) I recommend learning some medical assistant back office or front office as well because it helps when applying for positions. Aw yes, I have a little one too 🤗 you got this ☺️
@@adara1924 I’m unsure if it would be a problem. I guess it depends on where you work. Some places may not mind just as long as it’s subtle and not vibrant all over your head.
Hello!! I'm a Phlebotomist in a huge hospital and my recommendation is that when you start your externship, you show your full potential and be confident in yourself. Hopefully you get a job offer during your externship and you will be able to gain experience and work in a hospital. I have a few videos on Phlebotomy and working in a hospital. Good luck!
Thank you so much for the advice! I'll be sure to take a look. Best of luck! :-)
can a phlebotomist tech have tattoos or piercings ?
I’m 68 years old and went back to take a phlebotomy course. I passed it to my surprise. Had to memorize quite a bit; bit if I was in my 20’s it would have been easier. We had 114 questions on the exam to get certified.
You are very smart! Congratulations 🎉
you look great for 50!
50 is the new 30!@@AmbientHolistic
I know this video is 1 year old but GIRL! ITS SO INFORMATIONAL!! thank u thank u so much. Ive been searching alot on youtube and i finaly found a video that talks about exactly what i needed to hear! God bless!
Yay! I’m glad it helped, let me know if you have any other questions :-)
I’m a student at CSUF too! I have to get experience in the medical field in order to apply for PA schools. I did the program through Phlebotomy Training Specialist. I did the accelerated class after my spring semester in May. I have my externship in December right after my fall semester. I’m super nervous!! I haven’t poked in 6 months. I will review my notes and the book again before I start my externship. Wish me luck!
Wow I just finished my phlebotomy course and I’ll have my exam in two weeks and I honestly would’ve love more practice more venipunctures and capillaries we only had one day for that and I loved it but I wanted more!!
I’m so glad I watched your video! I’ve really been thinking about becoming a phlebotomist, I wanna start up my medical career. This helped me make up my mind ❤️
Haven't done blood work in a minute. I did lose interest in CPT work but looking to get back into it.
Great commentary! Waiting on my Cali license right now, so just been looking at people like me who want to 'break in to medical. Only thing I'd say is do a re-edit and cut out all the "pretty much cos there were like 20. Otherwise, seeya on the floor eventually!
Definitely noted! A few others mentioned that and I realized how annoying it got real fast. Good luck with the job search! I noticed a lot of phleb positions have some medical assistant duties tied to it as well.
Thank You for sharing this video..
I start my Phlebotomy Classes very soon. Ugh Im so nervous. I just subscribe on your chanel and Im going to watch your videos to get some ideas.😊
How is it going and how long is your course.
Wow my program took seven months and the prerequisites were A&P, English 1101, Intro to Health care, medical terminology and Intro to computers. You are lucky
hi. :) i like your channel and your topics. i want to study more before i study and pay with a class. just a question, what are the best books and videos that i can buy, so i can self-study first. can you help me? :)
do you have any advice im confused as to which school to decide on. Also student are complINING THT THEY had to wait 5 months to gt accepted into a externship.
Omg !!! I’m taking this course now
how ling it took for you to feel like you are good and patient doesn't feel pain. Do you know how to do it without client feeling the needle?
Are you in Northern or SOuthern California?
I plan to move to California, once Ive obtained certification and licensure as a Medical Lab Technologist, here in Florida.
I'm currently working at a hospital as a Food Service worker, -I had to get my foot in the door. But I'm so done with working in Food so I'm applying to a certificate program that my school offers for Phlebotomy so I can be that till I become a Medical Lab Technologist, because I can't do food anymore.
The Phlebotomy is about one semester, 165 hours of credit, hopefully I'll be taking it in August of this year. I'm anticipating.
Thank you for this video.
Hi! :-) I am from SoCal. Good luck! It's not as bad as it seems especially if you have experience as a Lab tech. I'd recommend volunteering at your hospital and just network with workers there. Best of luck to you and your transition to California.
@Livinpeachy For the exam does it matter what school you go to when taking the exam through NHA ? Like I’m going through Express Training Services and our class is freaking out about the exam because we aren’t being taught anything and we don’t know how to prepare for our exam on the 29th because we don’t know what to study or what the exam consists of basically is the exam the same for all schools like will it have all the same stuff ? And we were being told we have 148questions and only 1.5hrs HELP! Lol
would you say the nha study guide helped w. the test ? would you be able to post any of the study guide ?
Where did you do your phlebotomy program
I'm start tomorrow but I dont like being poked..is this the right field for me?????
i start school this week , so nervous... also ur glasses are so cute! Where did you get them ??
You got this :) I just finished my externship! I’ll be making an update video soon! My glasses are from coastal. The brand is kam dhillon
how many question for NHA exam? I'm in CA, Any recommendation for reviewer or books?
Just found your channel, loving it. I live in LA, I'm applying to nursing school and I currently work at office work that I hate. Since, I just need my Physiology class to finish my requirements for nursing school. I would love to quit my office job and be involved in the medical field while getting paid. Would you still recommend me to apply for a phlebotomist program, and get certified before getting into my nursing school? Should I apply to my nursing program after I get certified or as soon as I finish my class (Physiology) like I had planned? Thank you so much
Hi nenni, I believe nursing school will help you with that certification. I would say to go into nursing school prior to doing phlebotomy just because you will have clinicals. Phlebotomy is pricey, but quick. The program for me was 2K. It would be nice to get certified and get a job but again it is all up to you. I think its best to apply for nursing school after your complete your class. Best of luck to you ! :)
@@livinpeachyThank you very much for your advice, it help me and gave confidence to make a choice. Hope you continue phlebotomy videos. Thank you sending you a lot of blessings 👋🙌. By the way do you know more programs for phlebotomy in CA
Hello thanks for the video i have the same book do you think the questions at the back of the book are similar to the questions on the state exam i am so nervous. I take my test in a week
I finished my phlebotomy class 7 months ago and passed it. However, I haven’t study and I am not sure what questions will the NHA have . Can you please give me tips.
Is it ASCPI exam accepted in UK? Is it possible to work in UK after ASCPI certification?
Hello! My name is Bryanna I am taking NHA phlebotomy exam in to days I am so very nervous is there anything I need to know I'm just so scared! as far as vocab and hippa and OSHA anything will help please!
Can you share your study guides? If you have some?
Are you selling your books? Please let me know.
What brand is your glasses they are super cute!
They are from a website called coastal ! The brand is kam dhillon:-)
Hi, where did you get the study guide from?
Hi, I got my guide from my school but I believe you can also get it from NHA website. :-)
I'm graduating on the 4/16/21 ready to start
Yay! Congratulations 🤗 I actually started a job and it’s exciting to get out there, every patient is different but I love it!
@@livinpeachy Virtual 🤗...best of luck
How much did you invest ?
Pretty much 😂😭❤️
I noticed how much I say that. Oh my goodness 😭
livinpeachy It’s cute , no worries girl 💁🏻♀️
What school did you go to?? I’m currently reviewing for the nha. What area did you focus more on preparing for your exam? Thank you. ❤️
Hi Sharmain, I went to AUMT. The exam consisted mainly of patient prep, safety and compliance and routine collections. Special collection and processing only contained a handful of questions. I would just say to remember your order of draw. The exam isn't too difficult, don't overthink it. :-) Good luck!!
livinpeachy Thank you 🙏
What material did you study
I need help studying
you remind me of Velma from the scooby doo live action movie😍
What is the starting salary ?
que requisitos se necesita para estudiar flebotomia, me sirbe mi titulo de bachiller de Venezuela? gracias
Si te sirve porque tienes más que la preparatoria que es lo que piden. Solo secciorate de hablar inglés y es todo
Is becoming a medical assistant before a phlebotomist better?
Hi Bianca, I think it is helpful and makes you a better candidate when applying to positions. It all overlaps with each other so you could get a MA job that does blood draws and other Back Office stuff.
How long did the program last?
Hi ! :-) the program lasted about 8 saturdays. Super quick.
Whats the difference between a phelbotomy tech and a phelbotomist? How do you become a phelbotomist from a phelbotomy tech ?
A phlebotomist is a phlebotomy technician. When you get your certification after you pass your test, it’s called CPT (Certified Phlebotomy Technician). Hope this helps!
ur lucky as shit
finishing be4 covid hit hard
the program i graduated from in '19 isn't doing externships rn cuz of covid
My externship was delayed due to COVID :( I ended up finishing it 9 months after I finished my class.
Hi, Thank you for your vid. I wanted to ask, About how long did you study before your scheduled exam?
I studied for about 3 days (8 hours a day). I passed the exam with an 85%.
@@katievarela1246 Thank you! I passed my exam first time. I studied the nha and got familiar with what test tubes are used for and the order of draw. Patient preperation and special test. There was 120 questions. The actual exam felt nothing like the practice tests i took from nha!
@@LongLive_theKinghello, can you share with me your study notes? 😊 im taking mine on sep 29
@@rubitellez7927 Hello, I studied the book she has and the online prac tice test NHA offers. The questions in the actual exam felt totaly different but I passed it first time. Practice your oder of draw and good luck. You got this!!!!!
@@rubitellez7927did you pass ?
hey! How much did the phlebotomy training cost? were you paid during your externship?
I just finished my course yesterday. It was $695 + $55 of mandatory CPR. We had the exact same book as this young lady and it's NOT NEARLY enough! It's ONLY a workbook, NOT a text book. We also had a class of only 7 and had to achieve 30 draws in only 8 classes! Exhausting, not nearly enough education bin my opinion. I am not even close to being ready for the exam. :(
Hi. I took a phlebotomy class at my local community college. The class itself was around $750, plus 2 books which were about $230. The class lasted about 8 weeks, 2 days a week. After the class is finished, the college places you with a clinic/hospital to do your clinicals (externship). For us, we had to do 100 hours and get 100 successful sticks before we could complete clinicals. I'm pretty sure most places don't pay you for your externship.
I just finished my clinicals this week. Now on the find a job!!
Hi! I'm currently a phlebotomy student at a local private institution, my program in total was $3k (includes scrubs, textbooks, externship placement, labs). Due to the pandemic, most externship sites within my area closed down but I'm sure most schools have backup externship plans if they want to give you the option of fastening the process for you to get on the field asap. Externships sites do not pay you, but I believe depending on the site they do offer you meals to compensate!
Is the exam multiple choice?
Hi! :) yes the exam is all multiple choice.
I start my phlebotomy classes soon I’m so nervous 😖
Hi Jasmine, it is a bit nerve wrecking but you got this :) do not worry just study smart and watch youtube videos to help with techniques.
you got this !! :) just make flashcards and memorize!
What math is involved in Phebotomy? Can you give examples of how math is used?
0 math
No math!
Hey can you suggest me the best book for ncct exam for phlebotomy???please
Hi ! I think if the best book would be that one written by those hosting the exam. I used the book that corresponded with my test and it was very helpful. A lot of it was mainly just answering questions when given scenarios and what color tubes to use and in what order.
Any one has more materials for phlebotomy????
I couldn’t focus on the video, you’re really really cute ❤️
Just finished my phlebotomy program passed the class with an A. Currently studying for the NHA exam & externships. I’m excited but still a little nervous.
Yay! Congratulations ☺️ hard work pays off. It is honestly a bit nerve racking when you start at the internship site but as long as you have had plenty of practice with your classmates, you should be fine :-) I’m unsure how different every site is but mine only really used gold tops and purple tops.
@@livinpeachy Took my NHA exam & passed it today. Thank you for this very helpful video 🙏🏼
@@Anna-rc1px YAY!!! Congratulations!! :) I am so happy for you. Best of luck on your future endeavors.
I will be retaking the NHA EXAM soon do you know if it’s the same exact questions as the first one I took ? 😭
I believe it changes year to year but they should be somewhat similar maybe just worded different or up to date with any new changes (if implemented) good luck! Sending you best wishes :)
How many questions
DrAlex44
Do you have to pay for the license and if so how much
Hi! I believe the license was around 100$, that is paid after you pass the exam :-)
Some schools include the exam fee in the tuition. My exam was about $100 and the classes were about $2000.
That’s crazy bc when I took the nha exam it was 200 question for phlebotomy
Your so beautiful
@@LenaNelsonMusic thank you 😊
Hey I'm taking my exam tomorrow, hope I pass, are you still in phlebotomism?
Hi :-) good luck! Just be sure u remember your order of draw. I noticed a lot of times they gave questions in scenarios asking what tube color would be used for this case, or something like given these tests what would be the correct order. You got this !
I did work in phlebotomy for about 6 months but unfortunately had to cut my time short due to them wanting a full time employee and I could only be part time at the time.
@@livinpeachy thanks for quick reply, I have my exam tomorrow tried to reschedule it haven't had much time to study so a bit stressed, but I hope with God's help and your tips I get through it. Well have an awesome day, wish you the best in whatever field your in, and this year is going to be promising for you, God bless
So phlebotomist is not super hard? In your opinion is do able?
It is doable. Honestly it’s more on the job training. I recently got hired and there is still some times where I cannot get someone in the first draw. Everyone’s veins are different so it is definitely all about on the job experience.
@@livinpeachy thank you for your honest reply. I'm thinking of enrolling in this program. I will try to get my hands on the NHA book guide before starting the program. Thank you again!!!
If you fail the exam can you take it how many times to pass it
3 times 3 time you’ll need to wait 1 year
Currently an emt would this help as an addition to paramedic school??
I think it would allow you more experience with patient interaction but as far as pre requisites it may not be needed. You may want to opt for IV certification.
Oh okay thank you for the information!
I would like to barrow your Phlebotomy book
Hello
Are your ears stretched? I’m asking bc I’m at a 00g stretched ears and I am interested in the medical field
Yes my ears are stretched to a 1/2 inch. :-) yes I actually landed a job in phlebotomy and I’ll be making an update video soon! Good luck w all!
@@livinpeachy oh my goodness thank you so much!! I have my ears stretched and this gives me so much hope because I have a son so phlebotomy is a faster jump into my career.. so I don’t have to loose a lil piece of myself along the way😭♥️
@@adara1924 yes! You can make a good career out of it :-) I recommend learning some medical assistant back office or front office as well because it helps when applying for positions. Aw yes, I have a little one too 🤗 you got this ☺️
@@livinpeachy also can you have colored hair as a phlebotomist? I wanna go black with purple tints
@@adara1924 I’m unsure if it would be a problem. I guess it depends on where you work. Some places may not mind just as long as it’s subtle and not vibrant all over your head.