{"id":2482,"date":"2021-03-17T14:41:57","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T14:41:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/center-professional-education\/?p=2482"},"modified":"2021-05-03T15:20:04","modified_gmt":"2021-05-03T15:20:04","slug":"from-child-care-to-clinicals-david-kreugers-phlebotomy-tech-success-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/center-professional-education\/2021\/03\/17\/from-child-care-to-clinicals-david-kreugers-phlebotomy-tech-success-story\/","title":{"rendered":"From Child Care to Clinicals: David Krueger\u2019s Phlebotomy Tech Success Story"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2485 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/center-professional-education\/files\/2021\/03\/phlebotomist-collecting-blood.png\" alt=\"phlebotomist collecting blood\" width=\"1280\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/center-professional-education\/files\/2021\/03\/phlebotomist-collecting-blood.png 1280w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/center-professional-education\/files\/2021\/03\/phlebotomist-collecting-blood-300x105.png 300w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/center-professional-education\/files\/2021\/03\/phlebotomist-collecting-blood-1024x360.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/center-professional-education\/files\/2021\/03\/phlebotomist-collecting-blood-768x270.png 768w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/center-professional-education\/files\/2021\/03\/phlebotomist-collecting-blood-580x204.png 580w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/center-professional-education\/files\/2021\/03\/phlebotomist-collecting-blood-610x214.png 610w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/center-professional-education\/files\/2021\/03\/phlebotomist-collecting-blood-250x88.png 250w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/center-professional-education\/files\/2021\/03\/phlebotomist-collecting-blood-600x211.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2484 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/center-professional-education\/files\/2021\/03\/David-K-180x180-transp.png\" alt=\"David Kreuger headshot\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/center-professional-education\/files\/2021\/03\/David-K-180x180-transp.png 180w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/center-professional-education\/files\/2021\/03\/David-K-180x180-transp-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">day<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">care teacher, David Krueger spent his time creating lesson plans and reading stories to his students. While he enjoyed the eight years he spent in the child care field, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">David\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">wanted a career change and was interested in<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0healthcare<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. He knew doctors who suggested that he look into\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pursuing\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">phlebotomy tech because it\u2019s a great way to learn foundational medical field skills. D<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">avid had a friend who\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">completed UTC\u2019s Phlebotomy T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ech<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/new.utc.edu\/academic-affairs\/center-for-professional-education\/professional-development\/healthcare\/phlebotomy-tech\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">course<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and encouraged him to enroll.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Despite beginning the course\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">day<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s before the coronavirus pandemic hit, David finished strong and is now a phlebotomy lab tech at Parkridge! <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marah: What did you enjoy most about the phlebotomy tech course?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">David: I thought the instructor was incredible! We only had class in person for a couple of weeks before COVID hit and life became crazy for everyone. However, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">our instructor<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0stood by\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">our class<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and gave 110% to teaching us, even while working full time at a hospital. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I also felt that my classmates and I were able to get to know each other well<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, considering the course is less than four months long.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether in person or on Zoom, we always had lots of fun. We also practiced drawing blood on each other, so you know we had to be comfortable with one another to do that! <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">M: What was the best piece of advice the instructor gave you?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D: \u201cYou have to memorize your order of draw.\u201d That was the main thing she constantly told us, and it is very true. Keeping that advice front of mind has helped immensely in my job!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">M: What was your study\/life\/work balance like while taking the course?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D: I still worked as a full-time\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">day<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">care teacher while taking the course. I had to work hard to do both; I obviously couldn\u2019t work on phlebotomy tech assignments while at the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">day<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0care because my priority was to take care of the kids. Once I would get home, there were still things I had to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">do\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for work such as lesson planning. Then, I would get to my<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0phlebotomy tech<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0homework<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0To balance\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">everything<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, I scheduled my\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">day<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s out\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in advance\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and use<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0lots of to-do lists. If you stay organized and put forth the effort, you can\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">work while taking the course<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">! I am so grateful for my\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">end result<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and the hard work was worth it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">M: Are there skills or lessons learned from your role as a day <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">care teacher you\u2019ve been able to use as a phlebotomy\u00a0tech?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D: Yes! As a teacher, there is a certain art to communicating information to parents.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The communication tactics I learned have<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> translated over nicely to healthcare. I talk to many people\u2013patients, doctors, etc.\u2013every day. Being able to communicate information effectively is key. I\u2019m also lucky because Parkridge has a great NICU and labor and delivery unit. I see about 8-10 moms every shift and I love talking to them about what they\u2019re feeling and experiencing. This isn\u2019t related to phlebotomy, but occasionally I have had moms talk about what their other kids are doing at home. When I tell them about my former occupation, they ask for advice! I have loved <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">help<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0my patients in that way, too.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">M: Do you feel like you gained confidence by completing the course?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D: Definitely. Initially, I was nervous to begin my first phlebotomy tech job. I was intimidated knowing I hadn\u2019t <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">worked<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in healthcare for years like other workers. However, the staff\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">at Parkridge<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0was\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">welcoming and have helped me<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> along the way. UTC\u2019s course is what got me to the point I am at now, and I am so thankful to Parkridge and UTC for making my career change possible! It\u2019s been an awesome experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">M: What advice would you give to a current phlebotomy tech student about the course?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D: You\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are preparing for a great job\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that is very important.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Take it seriously but enjoy the learning process. There are some things you\u2019ll\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">learn<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you\u2019ll use once a week,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0but<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0there are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">also\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">things you\u2019ll learn\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you\u2019ll use every day. It\u2019s all important! Be fluid and receptive to what you\u2019re being taught.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">M: What advice would you give to someone studying for their certification exam? Do you have any study tips you would share with them?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D: The instructor will drill into you what you need to know for the exam and emphasize vital points to study during class. When it comes to personal study time, I used flash cards to prepare. Whether you use physical flash cards or an online set, they are a great way to help you memorize information. Memorization is crucial for not only the CPT exam but also to draw blood correctly. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">M: Do you have anything else you would like to share about the phlebotomy tech course?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D: Being a phlebotomy tech is so rewarding. You interact with many different people who have many different life stories. You\u2019re able to learn so much about the people you\u2019re helping and make a difference in their healthcare experience. It\u2019s just so much fun!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1013 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com\/f00000000184993\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/center-professional-education\/files\/2020\/06\/bio.png?x99666\" alt=\"Marah Whitaker headshot\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/center-professional-education\/files\/2020\/06\/bio.png 180w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/center-professional-education\/files\/2020\/06\/bio-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Marah Whitaker (think Laura with an M) serves as the marketing assistant for the UTC Center for Professional Education. 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