Facts

 

According to the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA), employers have begun to recognize that money spent on training phlebotomists is more realistically an investment rather than a cost. A more skilled phlebotomist results in increased economic productivity.


Education and skills are seen as important determinants of the employ-ability and income potential of the phlebotomist. The productivity of labor, the output produced per hour of work, is becoming more and more a function of what the phlebotomist knows and can do. As the economy shifts to one in which the value of strong minds increases relative to that of strong backs, employers seek skilled and educated phlebotomists.

Employers are searching for phlebotomists with continuing education and training rather than hiring phlebotomists who have worked in the field for numerous years with any additional education. NPCE has seen a growing trend of employers attracted by phlebotomists who have completed their continuing education.   In fact many employers currently have a procedure in place to assist or reimburse their phlebotomists for participating in a continuing education program.

Fifty-five percent of the companies ranked by Fortune Magazine as the “100 Best Companies to Work For” paid for between 21 and 40 hours of training per phlebotomist in 2001. Another 34 percent paid for 41 to 80 hours of training, and 8 percent paid for more than 80 hours of training per phlebotomist per year.


Training of phlebotomists should be seen as an investment in two distinct ways. First, a more educated phlebotomist tends to be more productive. Second, training can be seen as a way to acquire a new job, or retain your current phlebotomy job.

NPCE continuing education is a valuable source of workforce training. NPCE is able to customize our learning products, keep pace with changing technologies, develop training content quickly and provide training on a flexible schedule.

One of the greatest benefits of the NPCE continued education program is the fact that phlebotomists are able to go further in their careers. The fact that there are great changes which are caused by the advancement of technology makes more people want to learn more regarding these changes and become a better phlebotomist.

Statistics continue to show that phlebotomists who invest in continuing education program see their job opportunities increase. Today’s phlebotomist needs to be educated. This does not mean that everyone needs a bachelor’s or master’s degree to be successful. However, continuing education should be one of the most important aspects on the top of a candidates list.

Statistics Prove Continuing Education Is Beneficial

The majority of phlebotomists will spend between 35 and 45 years of their lives working. Phlebotomists want to enjoy what they do, but they also want to be able to make money to provide a comfortable life for themselves and their family. Studies conducted by the United States Census Bureau prove that continuing education programs can help you increase your career opportunities and income.

The United States Census Bureau conducted a study that estimated a person’s work-life earnings based on education level. These figures illustrate why committing yourself to phlebotomy continuing education program is important to your professional success:

 

High School Dropout       $1.0 million

High School Graduate      $1.2 million

Associate’s Degree            $1.6 million

Bachelor’s Degree              $2.1 million

Master’s Degree                  $2.5 million

Doctorate Degree              $3.4 million

Professional Degree          $4.4 million

 

Statistics are powerful because they help prove a fact. Based on the data, it is clear that participating in continuing education classes will help you earn more money.  Many phlebotomists see their career opportunities fizzle because they lack one, or more specific skills. Thousands of phlebotomists will enroll in programs or workshops to help themselves improve their skills and credentials this year alone.

Don’t wait till your employer says something take your future and your career into your hands and enroll in NPCE Continuing education program today.