Lamson Institute

Lab Assistant, EKG Technician/Phlebotomist Diploma with Certification – Do You Have What It Takes?

Laboratory Assistants play a vital role in assisting other staff members in daily operations in laboratories. They might collect blood, tissue, or other specimens, prepare specimens for storage or examination, and maintain patient and testing records. Administrative duties could include billing, filing, and other computer-centered tasks. A career opportunity for your future – If this interests you read on!

Industry Certification includes the EKG Technician (EKG1), Phlebotomy Technician (PH1), and Medical Lab. Asst. (MLA1) from MedCA, EKG Technician (CET), and Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) from the NHA and are an integral part of the career training and preparation.

“This is a great industry to get into but it takes a special person with a basic ability and a solid commitment; are you ready for the challenge?”

The Workforce: As a graduate of this industry-focused program, you will be able to work in a variety of environments, including medical practices, hospitals, and clinics.  As with most jobs in the medical field, phlebotomists are in demand due to the growing need for Allied Health Career Professionals.

Job Opportunities: As a graduate, you will prepare for entry-level employment and will be ready to take on your new career as a Lab Assistant, EKG Technician, or Phlebotomist.

Applied Skills: As a graduate, you will have learned how to draw blood, prepare for lab testing, and draw other specimens/bodily fluids from patients as needed. You will have focused on hematology, bacteriology, urinalysis, electrocardiography, phlebotomy, and vital signs. You will be prepared to achieve your Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Lamson Institute Advantages: Why Choose Us

• Industry Certifications – the focused industry-relevant training including certification preparation validates your skills learned to employers, in this high-growth field.

• Hands-On Training – apply your skills in a real-world hands-on small class size environment including all-day access  to our spacious and well-equipped state-of-the-industry labs

• Real Learning and Mentoring – learn from our professional industry experienced instructors rather than from a book-trained instructor

• Field Experience – benefit from an  externship

• Great Support – receive tutoring at no charge, student advising to ensure success, and automated Library via the Internet

• We Always Stand by You – our lifelong career placement offer ensures our help should you need our support with employment now and in the future

• High Standards – we are held to high standards for student completion and job placement rates by our accrediting body: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

• Financial Aid – available to those who qualify for student loans, grants, or both helping pay for their education
• High Growth Career – we offer programs in some of the fastest growing fields in the healthcare industry