What type of schooling does a person have to do to become an Phlebotomist?

Question

What type of schooling does a person have to do to become an Phlebotomist?

Answer 1

A couple of years of trade-school, or community college -- where courses required for state phlebotomy are given.

You don't need a 4-year degree, and if you 'push' it you might get it all done in a year.

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Answer 2

It takes two years at a community college to become a registered medical laboratory technician.  

It takes four years of college to become a registered medical technlogist.

It takes a two week course of study or on-the-job training to become a phlebotomist.  

To become a registered phlebotomist, you have to have some some experience and pass a registry exam.