Phlebotomy Training In Alaska

Certification Requirements

The state of Alaska does not require certification to practice phlebotomy, but it will put you first in line for the best jobs. Employers favor those candidates who are certified, so finding a quality training program that prepares you for certification will give you quite an advantage when it comes to finding jobs.

In Alaska, phlebotomists can find jobs in medical laboratories in hospitals, clinics, public health facilities, nursing homes, and associated healthcare industries. In rural Alaska, you can expect to find jobs in hospitals, physician’s offices, sub-regional clinics, and other medical laboratory environments.

Education requirements vary, but at a minimum you should have a high school diploma or GED and adequate phlebotomy training or work experience.

The average hourly wage for a phlebotomist or phlebotomy technician in Alaska is $12.50 – $29.09. The mean hourly wage is $18.90. Those numbers are based on the Alaska Department of Labor (DOL) for Healthcare Support Worker.

There are several schools in Alaska that offer training in phlebotomy. Although it is not required, it is always a good idea to make sure whatever program you choose is accredited by a quality organization.

Here is a list of Phlebotomy Training Schools in Alaska:

Alaska Career College (formerly Career Academy) | Anchorage, AK
This program includes a classroom component and a laboratory component.  Students learn anatomy, physiology and… Read More