What is Phlebotomy?
Phlebotomy is the process of making a puncture in a vein, usually in the arm, with a cannula for the purpose of drawing blood. The procedure itself is known as venipuncture, which is also used for intravenous therapy.
How much does a phlebotomist earn in South Africa?
The average salary for a Phlebotomist is R 11 163 per month in South Africa. Phlebotomist school is short in length one- to-two semesters, or 4 to 8 months, depending upon your school and prepares you to work with patients and in different settings such as labs, blood banks, and hospitals
How long does it take to study Phlebotomy in South Africa?
The two-year course has been successfully offered by the Academy since its inception when we engaged South Africa’s first Phlebotomy Technician Learners.
PathCare led the process of developing this qualification with the support of the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA).
Where can I study to become a phlebotomist in South Africa?
The PathCare Academy offers this program for the training of Phlebotomy Technicians (Further Education and Training Certificate: Phlebotomy Techniques, NQF level 4).
What is the starting salary for a phlebotomist in South Africa?
Average R 14 708 per month.
What are the requirements to study Phlebotomy?
To become a Phlebotomy Technician in South Africa, you will typically need the following qualifications:
- Certificate (National Senior Certificate or NC(v))
- Learnership (Phlebotomy Technician learnership or Phlebotomy Technician course)
Is phlebotomist easy?
Being a phlebotomist is not hard but it does require lots of training and practice.
Phlebotomists will learn a lot on the job and will get better as they gain more experience drawing blood. This job may be difficult for individuals who are sensitive to the sight of bodily fluids.