Requirement For Phlebotomist Profile: Overview Of Specialized Courses

What do you mean by the Profile of Phlebotomist?

Phlebotomy is a process of collection of any specimen like Blood, Nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal, etc. by phlebotomist profile. They perform this process on children and adults so it can be diagnosed in a Medical Laboratory. They don’t diagnose the patients, but they do work very closely with them. The Sample collection process done by the needle is by drawing Blood, called: Venipuncture. In this profile you should know the basic thing such as:

• Order of draw blood
• Venipuncture (prick/puncture on vein)
• Heel prick (for infant )
• Finger prick (for sugar testing, blood group)

Which course wills you becomes a Phlebotomist?

For a phlebotomist you have a Diploma in medical lab technology (DMLT) or Bachelors in Medical Lab Technology (BMLT) with training experience from accredited Medical Lab.

Where do Phlebotomists work?

Phlebotomist work in various areas in healthcare:

• Clinical Laboratories
• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Collection Centre
• Field home sample collection
• Nursing Home
• Blood donation Centers
• Aided NGOs, etc.
• Teaching
• Community Centre

Note:  As we know during the pandemic (Covid period) every country faced SARS-Cov2 Virus. But phlebotomists played a crucial role in the medical healthcare system during COVID-19 for many reasons here are some aspects are: 

• Specimen collection (Nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal) for diagnosis for COVID-19
• Data Collection & Interaction
• Safety (PPE) & Precaution (Masking, Social Distancing)

What are eligibility criteria for admission in Ganesh Paramedical College for phlebotomy?

• Candidate have 10th and 12th standard marks certificate, with affiliated board, with 50 % marks will be eligible
• Then students apply for Diploma as well as Bachelor courses also.
• For Diploma apply for DMLT (Diploma in Medical Lab Technology) Course - 2 years with 10th and 12th.
• For Bachelor apply For BMLT (Bachelor in Medical Lab Technology) Course - 3 years with 10th and 12th.

What is the syllabus highlights for Phlebotomy Courses?

The different highlights for Phlebotomy Courses are as follows:

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Computer & Communication
• Microbiology
• Biochemistry
• Blood Bank
• Clinical Pathology

What is the Scope and Annual Salary for a Phlebotomist?

Scope: After completing your course for phlebotomy you have many opportunities in medical Healthcare areas: Clinics, Hospitals- Private & Government , Clinical Laboratory, Blood bank camps, Home collection Fielding, Collection Centre, etc.

Annual Salary Package: 

India: Annually salary package you get 3 to 18 LPA and extra benefits also like incentives, conveyance, etc.

Other Countries: you get around 2.4cr to 6cr LPA with extra benefits.

Note: You can go for business in medical Healthcare.

How to become a Professional Phlebotomist? 

• Completing the diploma or under graduation like DMLT, BMLT
• Earn the training certification
• Maintain your skill and knowledge

Which skills will you require to become a Phlebotomist?

• Training Order of draw, venipuncture (prick/puncture on vein),Heel prick (for infant),

Finger prick (for sugar testing, blood group), etc.

• Knowledge and training in Biomedical Waste Management.
• Quality Assurance
• Communication with Healthcare Team and Patient
• Infection control 
• Knowledge about NABL/NABH

What is the benefit for becoming a phlebotomist?

Becoming a professional phlebotomist can get various benefits in several factors, both professionally and personally such as:

• Employment Opportunities: Clinics, Hospital, Lab, Blood bank Camp etc.
• Patient Interaction and Contribution to Healthcare: strong communication, team management,
• Skill Development & Knowledge: learn techniques, training 
• Continuous Learning Opportunities: Become professional
• Personal help in your family like in your family you can take the blood and advice for diagnosis.
• Knowledge of test : Multiple Test parameters will help you like CBC, LFT,KFT. 

Why to choose Ganesh Paramedical College for admission and to become a Phlebotomist?

• 23 Years of teaching experience
• Accredited Lab : NABL
• Professional with experience 
• Teaching Staff : Lecturer, Doctors, Technician
• Digitally Labs, Library, Classrooms.
• Online and offline Classroom Mode is available
• Internship programme : Monthly and yearly basis
• Organized Workshop, Guest lecture, Camp. 
• Affiliated with many prestigious universities : Bir Tikendrajit University (Manipur), Singhania University (Rajasthan), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS, Noida) 
• Other courses will be offered and higher studies like Radiology, Cardiology, etc.
• Exchange programme: Dubai, Germany, etc.