The healthcare industry is continuing to grow, and the time has never been better to pursue a career in the medical field. And one great option is to pursue a career as a phlebotomist. You can start it here at Goodwin.
Right now the demand for phlebotomists is on the rise, with an additional 28,100 jobs — 140,800 in total — expected by the year 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The job outlook is expected to grow by 25% in that time, much faster than the average growth rate of other careers!
“The healthcare and social assistance major sector is expected to become the largest employing major sector during the projections decade, overtaking the state and local government major sector and the professional and business services major sector,” the BLS said.
With an aging baby boomer population and a health insurance reform in effect, the number of individuals seeking professional medical care is bound to climb. As this number grows, so will the demand for qualified healthcare professionals who are ready to take on the job.
While preparing for a career as a phlebotomist, there is incredible value to be found in the hands-on, experiential learning opportunities provided through in depth healthcare internships. Learn this important skill in hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers, and other locations that will need phlebotomists to perform bloodwork.
At Goodwin College, we watch students with phlebotomy internships at dozens of healthcare locations around the state, including:
- Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
- Hartford Hospital
- Francis Hospital
- New England Urgent Care
- MedCare Express
- Grove Hill Medical Center (now Starlings Physicians)
- Vernon Endocrinology
- Hartford Cardiology
- Connecticut Chiropractic
- Enfield Health and Wellness
- Kids Station Pediatrics
- Access Healthcare
- Dermatology Surgical Associates of Hartford
- East Hartford Pediatrics
- Living Well Primary Care
Goodwin students are also encouraged to take advantage of our great Career Services department, which helps find phlebotomy internships across the state and finds our graduates great positions after completing their certification. Goodwin graduates are always welcome to take advantage of these amenities once they graduate, no matter how long it’s been.
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Goodwin University is a nonprofit institution of higher education and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), formerly known as the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Goodwin University was founded in 1999, with the goal of serving a diverse student population with career-focused degree programs that lead to strong employment outcomes.