The UVM Medical Center and Institute for American Apprenticeships-Vermont Hitec is encouraging Vermonters to apply to a new training program.The phlebotomy training program is part of the UVM Health Network’s access action plan which works to put an end to delays for simple health care procedures, while also working to hire more staff to health care positions.Applicants who complete the program will have a guaranteed position at the UVM Medical Center along with a yearlong apprenticeship which includes a career mentorship program. “It’s pretty intensive there is a little bit of shadowing a little bit of classroom experience, a little bit of working side by side with the phlebotomist,” said Denise Francis, phlebotomy supervisor at the UVM Medical Center. The free, eight-week training program would offer applicants the skills to draw and prepare blood for laboratory testing, donations, and blood transfusions.Now more than ever the need for trained professionals has reached new heights as the American Red Cross recently declared the severe blood shortage the first national blood crisis. “Our frontline staff at the Red Cross play such a vital role in helping to save lives,” said Mary Brant, the organization’s spokesperson. The American Red Cross is actively recruiting phlebotomists across the state and offers a seven-week training program. Additional information can be found on the group’s website. The UVM Medical Center plans to admit 12 candidates into its training program. The application deadline is Jan. 23.
The UVM Medical Center and Institute for American Apprenticeships-Vermont Hitec is encouraging Vermonters to apply to a new training program.
The phlebotomy training program is part of the UVM Health Network’s access action plan which works to put an end to delays for simple health care procedures, while also working to hire more staff to health care positions.
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Applicants who complete the program will have a guaranteed position at the UVM Medical Center along with a yearlong apprenticeship which includes a career mentorship program.
“It’s pretty intensive there is a little bit of shadowing a little bit of classroom experience, a little bit of working side by side with the phlebotomist,” said Denise Francis, phlebotomy supervisor at the UVM Medical Center.
The free, eight-week training program would offer applicants the skills to draw and prepare blood for laboratory testing, donations, and blood transfusions.
Now more than ever the need for trained professionals has reached new heights as the American Red Cross recently declared the severe blood shortage the first national blood crisis.
“Our frontline staff at the Red Cross play such a vital role in helping to save lives,” said Mary Brant, the organization’s spokesperson.
The American Red Cross is actively recruiting phlebotomists across the state and offers a seven-week training program. Additional information can be found on the group’s website.
The UVM Medical Center plans to admit 12 candidates into its training program. The application deadline is Jan. 23.
