Education
Continuing Education vs. Traditional
What phlebotomists learn in the phlebotomy certification and training classes are just basic skills that are good enough to help phlebotomists start their phlebotomy career. However not good enough to take phlebotomists further in their career, especially with the rapid changes. Todays advancements in medicine and technology demands for a more sophisticated and educated phlebotomist.
The information learned during the first years of formal schooling are the basic skills a phlebotomist must learn to begin their career. These skills however, are not good enough to take phlebotomists further, especially with the rapid changes and advancements in technology that demands for a more sophisticated and educated workforce.
NCPE students who participate in continuing education are generally working professionals who seek to further advance and promote their intellectual capabilities while still working. Since time is divided between studies and full-time work, students have to be extremely motivated in order to succeed. One of the biggest characteristics that distinguish students who are participating in continuing education is their tendency to relate the lessons that they learn in class to their work experience.
Instructors must have the proper and appropriate practical experience and knowledge in order to address the issues and concerns of students. NPCE offers an affordable and faster means of earning a career. Continuing education credentials can be put on resumes and presented anywhere as evidence of the individual’s professional studies.
Rising Numbers
According to the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, demand for continuing education for adults aged 35 or older should grow by 7 percent until 2016.
Economic conditions are one of the main reasons driving demand for continuing education. Many people enroll in continuing education programs during a recession to improve skills to remain hired or find new job opportunities.
Below you will find benefits from obtaining more education:
• Currently employed people who obtain graduate degrees improve promotion opportunities and can qualify for higher wages.
• Additional education can also increase one’s marketability in the job market.
• Continuing education is the way to develop new skills or knowledge necessary for a career transition.
• Continuing education is a great way to learn about subjects of personal interest.
Some people enroll in college because they love learning, while some do so to qualify for certain jobs. However, many people feel unable to re-enroll in college since they must keep their full-time job. Working professionals wanting to keep their jobs but obtain more education can enroll in NPCE online continuing education programs.