Phlebotomy is the act of drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut (incision) or puncture in order to obtain a sample for analysis and diagnosis. A Phlebotomist is a health care worker who performs phlebotomy. The individual usually works in medical offices, clinics and laboratories. His/her iob is to assist medical laboratory technologist/ doctors and nurses in order to exclusively take care of the blood collection process.
Personal Competencies
• You have good communication Skills
• You enjoy Science
• You are good at keeping records of your work
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology
2. Enrol for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)* level 4 Certificate course (PhIeb0tomist) OR
3. Complete a Bachelor of Science degree (B.Sc.)
4. Complete a certificate course in Phlebotomy OR
5. Complete a Diploma in Phlebotomy Technology followed by a certificate course in Phlebotomy
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
*NSQF is a nationally integrated education and competency-based framework that enables persons to acquire desired competency levels in a chosen field. NSQF includes vocational education, vocational training, general education and technical education which prepares an individual for the job market with competent skills. An individual may return at any time to upgrade skills after gaining experience
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the different Departments.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
PRIVATE INSTITUTE
1. Tech Mahindra SMART Academy, Mohali
2. George Telegraph College, Kolkata & Kharagpur
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Hospitals, Pathology Laboratories, Health startups etc.
Work Environment: It is a desk job, Local travel is a part of the job profile. Healthcare facilities usually work for 6 days a week and 8 to 10 hours every day. This may vary from clinic to clinic. Shift system is available.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Phlebotomy Technician → Head Technician, Nursing
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Phlebotomist ranges between INR 9,250 - 30,000* per month.
Mahesh Gayathri is Phlebotomist at Medibuddy, a digital healthcare platform. Gayathri has been in the field for nearly I O years. He has a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from the Institution of Event Management, New Delhi
PHLEBOTOMIST/PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIANS
NCS Code: 3212.0601 | HW051• You have good communication Skills
• You enjoy Science
• You are good at keeping records of your work
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology
2. Enrol for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)* level 4 Certificate course (PhIeb0tomist)
OR
3. Complete a Bachelor of Science degree (B.Sc.)
4. Complete a certificate course in Phlebotomy
OR
5. Complete a Diploma in Phlebotomy Technology followed by a certificate course in Phlebotomy
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
*NSQF is a nationally integrated education and competency-based framework that enables persons to acquire desired competency levels in a chosen field. NSQF includes vocational education, vocational training, general education and technical education which prepares an individual for the job market with competent skills. An individual may return at any time to upgrade skills after gaining experience
The course is offered by the different Departments.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
PRIVATE INSTITUTE
1. Tech Mahindra SMART Academy, Mohali
2. George Telegraph College, Kolkata & Kharagpur
A majority of government schemes are free
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Visit the National Scholarship Portal for details on ITI registered with NSP: https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/onlineInstituteSearchIndex
• Visit buddy4study.com for details on scholarships for ITI/Vocational Training: https://www.buddy4study.com/article/iti-scholarships
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Places of Work: Hospitals, Pathology Laboratories, Health startups etc.
Work Environment: It is a desk job, Local travel is a part of the job profile. Healthcare facilities usually work for 6 days a week and 8 to 10 hours every day. This may vary from clinic to clinic. Shift system is available.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Phlebotomy Technician → Head Technician, Nursing
The approx. salary of a Phlebotomist ranges between INR 9,250 - 30,000* per month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Phlebotomist/Salary?loggedIn
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Mahesh Gayathri is Phlebotomist at Medibuddy, a digital healthcare platform. Gayathri has been in the field for nearly I O years. He has a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from the Institution of Event Management, New Delhi
Source: https://apna.co/mahesh-gayathri
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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