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[philadelphia-hq]

“You saw the stars out in front of you, too tempting not to touch.”

CORINNE DOWTH

Age: 30 Gender and pronouns: Female, She/Her Occupation: Zookeeper at the Philadelphia Zoo Neighborhood: Fishtown

BIOGRAPHY

tw: childhood neglect, drugs/substance abuse, descriptions of disordered eating

Living a long life before you even turn 21 leaves you exhausted.  Leaves you wanting a simple life.  One filled with creature comforts, a stable job, and if you were lucky, maybe someone to love.  That was happiness after a life of chaos.  But it’s not something Cory would find until she was much older.

Being born to parents who believe you can do anything you want to in life sounds like it should be a gift.  And it is, when said parents believe that sentiment within reason.  But when all you’re fed is sweetness, cavities are inevitable.  --- The Dowths were not responsible parents.  They weren’t bad people by any means, but they were dreamers without a firm grasp on reality, naive in a sense.  They believed their love would keep the lights on and their dreams would keep the fridge stocked.  They loved Cory but they were forgetful and didn’t see the point in some of the time tested statutes of parenting, leaving their young child neglected in the most thoughtlessly insidious of ways.

She was the child that went to school hungry or filled with sugar, not because they didn’t have the money to buy food (although sometimes they didn’t), but sometimes they forgot, or failed to realize that leaving a 6 year old with food that required a stove to cook would only leave you with a hungry child, a burnt pot, and a smoke filled but (thankfully) intact home.  Dirty clothes because they were too involved in their next project to run the wash.  Unbrushed hair because ‘just because every girl has pig tails doesn’t mean you need to, love, express yourself!’.    

Many children in this position would, unfortunately, grow up, and fast.  Learn to take care of themselves.  Cory was not this child.  Instead, she mirrored her parents, doing whatever she wanted, following whatever passing whim caught her eye that week.  Eventually something caught her eye that was more than a whim: ballet.  Looking back, she now realizes it was probably the semblance of routine and rigidity that appealed to her.  But convinced she had found her ‘calling’ and ‘passion’, her parents encouraged her heavily to pursue her ‘dream’ by whatever means necessary.  Eventually, this led to her dropping out of school with the assurance from her parents that she could always get her GED later if she wanted.  

She went wherever the dream took her, doing whatever it asked of her.  It began with commuting to New York City, then moving there, finding a way to pay for the astounding cost of living, spending every moment practicing.  Eventually she settled in, which is perhaps when her life took a turn.  All her life, she had just needed someone to tell her ‘no’, to enforce some rules upon her chaotic decisions.  But before, those decisions were nominal, inconsequential.  But now they were much more than that, and even her strict teachers and trainers didn’t care enough to give her that ruling hand if her actions weren’t affecting her dancing.  So it was fine for her to stay out all night, doing a whole other kind of dancing, because she’d be running on coke and more awake than ever when she rolled into early morning training because she hadn’t even gone to sleep yet.  It was fine that most of her daily calories came from the liquor she imbibed the night before because her food for the rest of the day would consist of a cup of black coffee and whatever snack she could scrounge up, appetite lost from said coke.  Who cared that she got brought in for drunken disorderly when she was released the same night because it wasn’t that bad and she was a pretty blonde minor who got off with a warning and tut tut from the officers?

This pattern continued until she was in her early twenties, until finally someone said something.  It was an old friend from her neighborhood back in Philly, who asked if she wanted to catch up while they visited New York.  Corinne agreed, but then proceeded to show up late and hungover.  She managed to salvage the meet up enough to convince her childhood friend to come out with her that night, only for things to well and truly blow up in her face.  To be honest, to this day Corinne can’t remember most of the night, that is except for the moment she had finished snorting something up her nose, to see the wide, unbelieving eyes of her friend staring down at her.  The conversation started with ‘What happened to you, Cory?’ and ended with her dropping such a truth bomb that Cory wanted to move out of the country and hide her head in shame.

That weekend was a rough one, as she dried to dry out and answer that exact question.  It was then she realized she had found rock bottom’s sub-level basement and had been living in it.  And sure, she didn’t move out right away, but she started looking for new places to live, so to speak.  There were setbacks, but after some time and way too much thinking, Cory made her decision.  She upped and quit dancing, moved back to Philly, got her GED, started school, got a shitty job, and started to live a life that sure, might not always feel fun, but was one she realized she was proud to live.  Eventually, she graduated, got an internship and later a job at the Philly Zoo and started in on that life.  --- Things have been strained with her parents ever since, both due to the fact they not so subtly love to imply that she gave up on her ‘dream’ and sold out, but also because she started going to therapy, and has made several large realizations about her childhood.

Some might say she over corrected in life, now the picture of responsibility and sometimes boredom.  And perhaps they aren’t wrong, maybe she is still finding that happy middle between following every impulse and settling in, but it’s called the happy middle for a reason.  

CORINNE DOWTH has the face claim of HOLLIDAY GRAINGER and is played by MAURA.

[stellaphlebotomist]

Inside the Role of a Hospital Phlebotomist: Skills, Responsibilities, and Career Path

Inside the Role⁣ of a Hospital Phlebotomist: Skills, Responsibilities, and Career Path

Hospital phlebotomists are vital healthcare professionals, playing a crucial role in patient⁤ care. They specialize in drawing blood and handling related processes, ensuring that samples are collected effectively and safely. In this article, we will ​explore the skills, responsibilities, and potential career paths for hospital phlebotomists while offering practical tips and insights into this rewarding ‌profession.

What Does a Hospital Phlebotomist​ Do?

Phlebotomists are responsible for‌ collecting blood samples​ from patients for a variety of tests. These tests are crucial for diagnosing medical conditions, monitoring health, and guiding treatment plans. Below are some of the primary responsibilities of a hospital phlebotomist:

Performing venipunctures and capillary punctures.

Ensuring patient comfort and compliance⁢ during blood draws.

Labeling and processing⁤ blood samples correctly.

Maintaining a clean ‌and ‍safe environment for blood collection.

Communicating with healthcare teams and patients clearly.

Keeping ⁣accurate records of all samples and procedures.

Key Skills ⁣Required for Phlebotomists

Being an effective‌ phlebotomist ​requires a unique‍ blend of technical skills, interpersonal abilities, and a solid understanding of medical protocols. Here are some essential skills needed:

Technical Skills: Proficiency in various blood collection techniques.

Attention to Detail: Precision in labeling and processing samples to avoid errors.

Communication Skills: Ability to explain procedures to patients and work collaboratively with medical staff.

Empathy and Patience: Understanding patient anxiety and providing reassurance during blood draws.

Problem-Solving‌ Skills: Quickly addressing complications such as difficult venous access.

The Career Path of a Hospital Phlebotomist

Educational Requirements

Most phlebotomist positions require at least​ a high school diploma or GED.​ Specialized training programs are typically offered⁢ at community colleges​ or vocational schools, ‌often completing in less than a year. ‍Programs may include classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience.

Certifications

While not always required, obtaining certification can enhance job prospects. Several ⁤organizations offer certification exams, such as:

Certification

Organization

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

National Healthcareer Association⁢ (NHA)

Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PBT)

American Society for‍ Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)

American Medical ​Technologists (AMT)

Advancement ⁣Opportunities

With experience, phlebotomists can progress to higher roles, such as:

Lead Phlebotomist: Supervising a team of phlebotomists.

Trainer/Educator: Teaching phlebotomy techniques and practices.

Lab Manager: Overseeing ​laboratory ⁣operations and staff.

Specialization: Focusing on specific areas like pediatrics or geriatric phlebotomy.

Benefits of Being a Hospital Phlebotomist

Choosing a career as a phlebotomist offers numerous benefits, such as:

Job Stability: With ​the growing demand for healthcare workers, phlebotomists have strong job prospects.

Flexible Work Hours: Many hospitals offer various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Meaningful Work: Contributing to patient care and helping in diagnosis and⁢ treatment.

Practical ​Tips for Aspiring Phlebotomists

If you’re considering a career in phlebotomy, here⁤ are some practical tips to help you succeed:

Enroll in a​ reputable phlebotomy training program and gain hands-on experience.

Practice your communication‍ skills to connect effectively with patients.

Stay current with industry changes and advancements by pursuing continuing education opportunities.

Network with fellow professionals ⁤through local chapters of phlebotomy organizations.

First-Hand Experience: A Day in the Life of a Phlebotomist

To offer insight into the daily tasks of a phlebotomist, consider a typical day:

�� ⁢ “Every day starts with checking the schedule. My first ‌task usually involves setting up my station with the necessary supplies. I then‍ proceed to the patient ‌floors, engaging with patients, answering their questions, ⁣and performing blood draws. The mix of critical‍ thinking and interpersonal⁤ skills ⁢makes my job both challenging and rewarding.”

Conclusion

Hospital‍ phlebotomists play a fundamental role in patient care and the healthcare system ​at large. With specific skills, thorough training, and ​a genuine passion for helping others, you can embark on a fulfilling career as a phlebotomist. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking for ⁣advancement ⁢opportunities, understanding the responsibilities and growth ⁤potential can help pave your way to success in‍ this vital‌ profession.

https://phlebotomytechnicianprogram.org/inside-the-role-of-a-hospital-phlebotomist-skills-responsibilities-and-career-path/

[doberbutts]

So with this whole thing going down with the CPDT and APDT, what are your thoughts on the International certifications?

I stopped just short of being ‘graduated’ from my training course this past year (thanks to COVID and it not being safe or really practical for me to film myself talking to groups of 3+ about my dog and training to others and teaching them about him) and taking their certification tests. Not that I wanted the APDT cert in particular because I would have rather not been forced into the LIMA box and get my cert yanked if someone saw me working Aegon in his pinch anyway.

I think there are a lot of problems with the draft as-is and, as a result, it is not written in a way that will get passed if any lawmakers with even a tiny amount of sense read through it.

I don't think having five people per state in charge of the entire licensing and disciplinary process is a good idea. I think that's far too few. And a friend who speaks better legalese than I do has told me the disciplinary sections allow for imprisonment without due process, which should scare literally everyone.

I don't like how vague some things are worded. Trainers are supposed to have 'good moral character'. According to who, exactly? Some people think LGBT people lack good moral character. Some people think the same of POC. Some people think that due to how someone dresses or where they live or who they associate with. Some people make that judgement call based on religion. What is the determining factor here? It's never specified which means it can be used as a weapon to keep marginalized people from obtaining their license.

Add onto that that it allows for people to anonymously report infractions, so that means that a dog trainer on social media talks about being at a concert or having a DnD night or smoking weed and suddenly someone with a vendetta has entirely ruined their career depending on how 'moral character' is judged. THAT should scare people.

Why does a dog trainer need a high school diploma? What does a GED have to do with training dogs? Is that not just a classist way to exclude people for no other reason than just because they can?

This bit right here:

Was used by Petco to forcibly put me on an unpaid leave of absence when I injured my knee because they decided it was 'too dangerous for the dogs' for me to train from a wheelchair. It's not hypothetical. It's already happening. Fuck you if you're disabled, mentally ill, or recently injured I suppose.

WITHIN THE PAST YEAR you can't have been 'habitually intoxicated' so fuck you if you drink on the weekends (guess the entire AKC showing community is not illegal) and also fuck you if you're a recovering addict trying to get your life together. Fuck you if you have chronic pain and now are addicted to your painkillers. Fuck you if you experiment with microdosing for funsies with your friends in a safe environment. Fuck you if you've ever lived a life other than squeaky clean.

Supposedly this section is getting removed and rewritten. We'll see. This is what's got a lot of people up in arms.

You MUST train their way. Period. And they are allowed to make up more rules as they go and you have to follow those too.

This is a big reason why it won't currently pass as-is. Police and military trainers are not going to just start training the CCPDT way and that would technically make them all illegal trainers and that's not going to fly. But if they make allowances for the compulsion and coercive training seen in many PDs, then at some point they will need to address the logical fallacy of why it's okay for some dogs and not others if we're justifying these laws by saying the training itself is harmful to dogs. Will this lead to outlawing the use of dogs in combattive roles? I can tell you that will likely lead to EVEN MORE PEOPLE being shot by police- it will be fuel on the fire, not helping put it out.

[also I have a question: a lot of wild cats in zoo ambassador programs are walked on prong collars, so like... where does that leave them? And why is it okay for wild animals but not for domesticated ones? And if it's not okay, what do we use as our 'oh shit big kitty wants to eat that toddler' device? Do we just not do ambassador cats anymore?]

I really don't like this anonymous complaint thing. They say later that it must be in good faith but... how would they know? Dog trainer drama is Something Else and people already try to fuck up people's livelihoods for no reason. I've had people try to call Creed's breeder to tell her to repo him from me because I was abusing him for having a prong collar on. I'm not kidding. As it is, if you are unlucky enough to get a complaint, they can yoink your license and put you on unpaid leave while they investigate and don't you dare train dogs while you're being investigated or else you can get up to six months in jail.

Because you'd be labeled as committing fraud for training without a license. Same as if you break any of the above rules.

A different friend brought up that one of these orgs refused to allow a transgender individual to be certified under their chosen name, requiring instead that they use their legal deadname. This right here says that you can't train under any name besides the one you're licensed as, and you get your license through certification. So I guess fuck you if you figure out that you're trans, or decide you just want to go by a different name, or prefer your nickname, or are trying to hide from an abuser, or get married and don't file the documents in time.

Another weird thing about it is that you must be licensed within the state you practice- so in order to practice in another state you have to also get a license in the other state. So fuck you if you want to fly someone in to teach a seminar or workshop, I guess. How will that affect online classes? It's not specified so no one knows!

Behavioral training for dogs with severe behavior problems is not being discussed at this current moment- does that mean all trainers now need to refer behavior cases to behaviorists? What counts as a behavior case? How bad does it need to be before it's referred out? Are we talking destructive separation anxiety or are we talking dog aggression? If the dog is marking in the house does that need a behaviorist? Barking at the mailman? Digging holes in the yard?

A 'dog trainer' is 'someone who accepts compensation for training services'. Are you a dog trainer if you normally let your neighbor's dogs out and you notice one has a chewing problem so you recommend they get a nylabone and they thank you by baking you some cookies? Are you a dog trainer if you're at an event with a friend and they ask you how to get their dog to go up and down steps and then they hand you a bag of weed a few days later saying that really helped? Are you a dog trainer if you and your nephew go hunting with his new puppy and you show him the ropes and next season he gives you the best cuts from his catch as a thank you? Are groomers dog trainers since they are teaching young puppies to tolerate grooming? Are professional handlers since there's usually some amount of training involved? Judges that help juniors figure out how to show their dogs? Breeders that get their puppies started on socialization and potty training? Fosters at rescues getting tax recompensation? Doggy daycares? Boarding kennels? Vets? Pet sitters? Dog walker?

What counts as LIMA? Because technically sports that require certain technical aversive tools *could* use a different tool. No more dog shows with tightening collars, now they must all be on kindness leads? No more fursavers, now they must all be on thick leather collars? Do GPS collars count as an 'electronic collar'? Some places have banned them because they simply *look like* an e-collar. No more coursing leads? Do vets and groomers need to change their slip leads to something less aversive? Some obedience trials are done with a slip lead, what happens there? These are all arenas that *could* have a less aversive tool being utilized, but they currently *require* what they have. This type of law would force so many rule re-writes.

Lastly I really don't care what anyone's feelings about tools are but I do think it's incredibly bad practice to try to legislate a VERY LARGE CHUNK of your competition out of business. This would outlaw about half the dog trainers in this country AND several entire sports. Overnight these people's livelihoods would disappear. We're already in economic crisis, we do not need to suddenly make a whole bunch of people unemployed.

And this, again, is why I do not like when animal legislation is written because of people's *personal feelings* on various matters, because then legislation like *this* is drafted. And this is a Bad Draft. And the CCPDT is effectively doubling down on what they've written saying that this is Actually Good and people need to stop fussing about it because it's ~just a draft~.

I would *love* if the dog trainers of the world could work together on legislation that was fair to *everyone*. Currently that's really not what I see here.

[seneca-rolfe]

[ margot robbie, female, she/her ]    —    agnes street wouldn’t be the same today if it wasn’t for déjà vu night club . do you know that seneca rolfe works there as a performer? they are thirty and they look like the kind of person who has stolen from the bottle service at work more than once. , whenever i see them, plastic doll by lady gaga starts to play inside my head.  maybe it is the vibe they give off, soft glam, insta baddie, cracked veneer ; you know ?

Hi all! I’m Payton (she/hers), 29, and excited to be here! No, Seneca isn’t a carbon copy of Harley Quinn, and yes, her character is based on a less resilient Nancy Kerrigan (also I created this character before I, Tonya came out...). I can’t wait to meet everyone! 

Seneca Rolfe was born the only child to the Rolfe family, an affluent couple in the Northeast. Her parents valued discipline, excellence, and had specific ideas of who their daughter would become. This might have been a challenging set of circumstances had Seneca not entered the world with a certain idea of who she would become herself. At the young age of four, and with plenty of family income to spare on their daughter’s enrichment, Seneca announced with a certain sense of finality on the matter that she would become an ice skater. From the moment she laced up her first set of skates, she was a natural on the ice.

The young girl's natural proclivity on the ice quickly evolved to natural skill to excellence with a keen sense of competition. By her early teens, Seneca had gained a hard earned reputation in the sport by the time she began to compete on the national stage. With national title after national title, it became an expectation that her career would lead her to compete at the Olympic level, a dream that was realized in her late teens. 

With a few years of preparation on the horizon before her Olympic debut, Seneca began to push herself harder and harder. The weight of her parents' expectations weighed more and more heavily on her shoulders as well. The few wells of friendships she had with peers outside of the sport dried up. An early, first love suffered a break up for a lack of free time to spend together. The half days of homeschooling turned into pressure just to take a GED test or find some other way to call high school a wrap in order to focus more and more time on training. For others, this may have been suffocating, but Seneca’s world along with those in her camp became more and more of a tunnel vision focused only on a gold medal.

This was probably why she wasn’t as honest with her trainers about injuries as she ought to have been. One wrong landing on its own is one thing, but one wrong landing on a hip suffering consistent overuse, under-rehabilitated injuries, and on the brink of ruin saw her initial Olympic dreams shattered. While the solution to the injury was simple, the amount of time she would need to spend off the ice was lengthy. There would be other years, she was told again and again, there would be years and years to come of future Olympic games, but the feeling of defeat for the young athlete was all-consuming. 

While Seneca did manage to make a return to the ice, there was a marked difference in her ability to perform. Despite her trained discipline, her hours of practice, and dedication to the craft her former greatness seemed somehow out of reach. A spot on the next Olympic team eluded her, and for a young woman who lived a life of little outside of competition, lofty expectations, and a monolith of a goal, there was only one answer: practice harder. 

Chronic pain became a regular entity in her life again, her former injuries inflamed and angry. But she had always been through to push through. She would be in her early twenties by the time she would qualify for the summer games, and knew it would be her last chance. Her ambition swallowed her whole. Seneca, who once used to listen to the advice of her doctors and coaches and mentors, ignored their advice in favor of what she saw as her last opportunity for greatness. In her blind fury of a fight for acclaim, she burned her body out, destroying the very asset that would have brought her to her dream.

A torn labrum ended her next Olympic fight and this time the injury required major surgery. Seneca knew what no one would tell her--her career was over. For a young woman who had sacrificed relationships, education, and most other pleasures in life, this reality was devastating. 

The pain from recovering from the surgery was dulled by the painkillers provided during her recovery. They dulled the mourning in the back of her mind for her wasted potential as well. As she left the hospital, she found that the pain was constant, chronic. Her body ached constantly from overuse and years of ignored injuries and her mind struggled to claw its way out of a deep pit of depression and unfulfilled dreams. Alcohol and opioids continued to numb the pain. 

The rest of her twenties passed in a blur of disappointments, black outs, and drugged out fuzzy edges. With little education and few other skills, she found that even if she refused to set foot on the ice--if she wasn’t the best, it wasn’t worth it--she could at least make a passable living dancing. Most of her nights were once spent at the clubs working a pole and attempting to scrub out the disappointment of her life with booze and pills until she made her move to Islesbury. While she still is largely a mess, she’s managed to pull herself together enough to be able to stop pole dancing as an adult entertainer and engage in more artistically satisfying arts such as the aerial hoop, silks, and burlesque at Déjà Vu Nightclub. 

Seneca, while internally feeling sorry for herself, presents outwardly as confident, cocky, and with a biting sense of humor. Perpetually incapable of taking much of anything too seriously, she can be secretive, defensive, and reckless largely because she keeps a wall up to try and distance herself from others. Although it may seem she refuses to take accountability for herself or work for a better situation for herself, she has from time to time been self-sacrificing and generous to others. She is protective of her past, finding it would be humiliating for others to know what a high achiever she had been in the past compared to how she lives her life as a substance dependent, self-loathing performer.

[stellaphlebotomist]

Important Requirements to Become a Skilled Phlebotomist: Your Complete Guide

Essential Requirements to Become a Skilled Phlebotomist:⁣ Your ‌Complete Guide

Phlebotomy is a vital medical field that involves the collection of blood samples for testing, transfusions, research, or donations. If you’re ⁣considering a career in phlebotomy, understanding the essential requirements is crucial‌ for your development ⁤as a skilled phlebotomist. This‌ comprehensive guide will navigate you through all aspects, ⁢from educational‍ prerequisites to skills required and career advancement opportunities.

Table of Contents

Education Requirements

Certifications and Licenses

Essential Skills for ⁢Phlebotomists

Benefits of Being a‌ Phlebotomist

Practical Tips for Aspiring Phlebotomists

Real ‌Experiences from the Field

Conclusion

1. Education Requirements

Before embarking on your path to ‌becoming a phlebotomist, you‌ must fulfill certain educational requirements:

High ⁤School Diploma or GED: This is the ​foundational requirement for anyone ​aspiring to enter ⁣the field of⁢ phlebotomy.

Phlebotomy Training Program: ‍ Enroll in a phlebotomy ​training program that is ​accredited and recognized. These programs typically last​ from ⁤a few weeks to several months.

C Course Content: ⁣You will study topics such as anatomy, blood collection techniques, safety protocols, and infection control practices.

2. Certifications and Licenses

Certification is often a requirement for phlebotomists and can enhance job prospects significantly. Various certifying organizations exist, each with ⁤its own criteria:

Certification

Issuing Organization

Requirements

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

National Healthcareer Association‍ (NHA)

Complete a⁤ training program and pass the exam

Phlebotomy Technician (PT)

National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

100 venipunctures ‌& capillary sticks

Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)

American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT)

Complete required education​ and clinical training

3. Essential ​Skills for Phlebotomists

Being a‍ competent phlebotomist requires not only⁤ technical ​skills but also interpersonal skills. Here ‌are some of‍ the essential skills you will need:

Technical Skills: ‍Ability to perform venipunctures and ⁣other ‍blood collection‍ methods with precision.

Patient Interaction: Communicate effectively⁤ with ‌patients to ease anxiety and explain procedures.

Attention⁢ to Detail: Ensure proper ⁤labeling⁣ and handling of ‌blood samples for accurate testing.

Problem-Solving Skills: Quickly address any ‍challenges that arise, such as difficult veins.

Time Management: ⁤Manage time efficiently in busy clinical settings.

4. ⁤Benefits ⁢of Being a ⁢Phlebotomist

A career in phlebotomy offers many advantages, including:

High Demand: Phlebotomists are always in demand ‌in hospitals, clinics, and labs.

Short Training Time: Compared to other medical‍ professions, the training time is relatively short.

Flexible ‌Work Environment: Opportunities exist in various settings,⁣ including hospitals, research facilities, and blood donation centers.

Good Salary Potential: Average⁢ salaries ⁢can range from $30,000⁣ to $50,000 annually, depending‌ on experience and‍ location.

5. Practical Tips for Aspiring Phlebotomists

Here are some practical tips to help you succeed in your phlebotomy career:

Shadow Professionals: Gain⁣ insights⁢ by shadowing experienced ‍phlebotomists.

Practice on⁣ Simulators: Utilize phlebotomy trainers and⁣ simulators for⁢ hands-on practice.

Stay Updated: Keep ⁣abreast of the latest‌ trends and updates in ​phlebotomy practices and technology.

Network: Join professional organizations to meet peers and mentors in the field.

6. Real Experiences from the ‍Field

Learning from others can provide valuable insights. Here are⁢ some ‍firsthand experiences from skilled phlebotomists:

Emily, 25, Phlebotomist: “The best part of my job is ‍connecting with patients. Easing their ​fears is rewarding.”

James, 30, Senior‌ Phlebotomist: “I’ve learned‌ to adapt my skills based on patient needs.​ Each day presents new challenges.”

Sarah, 28, Clinical Trainer: “Teaching new phlebotomists is fulfilling. I love sharing my knowledge!”

Conclusion

becoming⁣ a skilled phlebotomist involves comprehensive education, relevant certifications, and the development of both technical and human skills. The rewarding nature of this career, combined with the demand for trained professionals, makes phlebotomy an excellent choice for those interested ⁢in the healthcare field. By‌ understanding the key requirements and preparing adequately, you can set yourself up for a⁤ successful and fulfilling career in ⁤phlebotomy. Ready ⁤to take the ⁤next ⁣step? Start your journey today!

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Prospective trainers should choose a specialty that matches their skill sets, personal interests, and professional goals. Once you determine your specialization, review the various fitness certifying bodies and each of their fitness certifications. Choose the program that makes the most sense for you and your goals. The major certifying bodies include:. Once you choose the certification you want, you'll need to prepare for the exam. Most exams have practice questions you can run online, and there are also online prep courses. You should study hard and make sure you are confident when you register. Once you're feeling prepared, excited, and ready to become a personal trainer, it's time to register for your exam. Typically, this includes an application and your fee. The test will most likely be computer-based and include between questions. The question amount and types will be similar but depend on the individual test. Now that you're qualified for positions in various fitness settings, it's up to you to decide the best fit. As a start, you can check the NASM and other fitness organizations for job postings. You can gain experience by working at your local gym and possibly shadowing an experienced trainer. Some new personal trainers opt to build a client roster on their own and work independently. As the fitness field expands, you will need to continue learning and growing to stay competitive. Some ways to do that include:. Garnering the certifications and experience necessary, you can find a personal training job at a gym. You could also freelance as a personal trainer, building a client base on your own, or make fitness videos to post online or on social media. With some time in the industry, you could run a gym and lead a team of personal trainers and gym instructors. You'll most likely need a bachelor's degree and management experience to become a fitness director. 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Explore one-on-one personal training basics, studying fitness techniques, kinesiology, and exercise science. An overview of the personal trainer's role, including topics like client assessment, feedback, and evaluation. These are two-year programs allowing students to complete a comprehensive course in a range of professional areas. Study nutrition and fitness fundamentals, focusing on the relationship between exercise, nutrition, and health. An introduction to fitness programs, focusing on aerobic, strength, and flexibility training for individuals and groups. Introduces muscle physiology, particularly how to use resistance training properly and effectively. Personal trainers need education, experience, and personal qualities to help clients achieve their fitness goals. Learn more about the skills that can help pave the way to a prosperous career in personal training. Fitness and health are expansive industries with multiple possible career paths available. 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💾 ►►► DOWNLOAD FILE 🔥🔥🔥 Certified personal trainer jobs require you to work closely with individuals to help them meet their fitness and health goals. Discover the requirements, how to become one, the salary, possible career paths, and more. To become a certified personal trainer, you must be at least 18 years of age, have your high school diploma or GED, get CPR certification, and earn certification from an accredited organization. A college degree is not required. Certified personal trainers have an important role in helping people achieve their health and fitness goals through safe, efficient workout programs. While not every employer may require personal trainers to be certified, the vast majority will. Most employers tend to prefer NCCA accredited programs. Even if not required by your employer, becoming a certified personal trainer may increase your visibility as a trainer and improve your chances of gaining and acquiring new clients. You can find a list of NCAA accredited personal trainers on the US Registry of Exercise Professionals, making it easier for clients to find certified trainers in their area. Here are the 14 NCAA-accredited certification programs for becoming a certified personal trainer and maintaining your certification as of May You can find a certification program for just about every preferred learning type. These programs vary in duration and structure, depending on the type of program and the scholar organization offering the certification. While taking unaccredited courses is an option, this is typically a better choice for a personal trainer who already has an established client base and does not intend to work for a corporate gym. However, if you are a trainer building your client base from scratch, lacking an accredited certification may make it harder to pursue your career goals going forward. While certified personal trainer requirements do not require a college degree, you must meet some prerequisites before taking the final exam to earn your certification. To be eligible for a personal trainer certification program, applicants must have graduated from high school or earned a GED. Many certification programs require participants to obtain both Automated External Defibrillator AED and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR certifications before enrolling or sitting for the final exam. Providers often offer these certifications, with Red Cross being the most common. Online-only courses are available, or you can find in-person courses through a local search. Remember that you'll need to retake these certifications to remain up-to-date, typically every two years. Most programs require you to be over the age of 18 to sit for the certification exam. However, some programs may allow participants to begin the course before the age of 18, as long as they are of age by the time they take the final exam. Some programs will allow participants to take the examination before turning 18 but will withhold the certification until the trainer has turned Be sure you understand the age restrictions before starting a program. Certification programs will likely offer training and courses to help you prepare for the final exam. Some offer several different personal trainer study program packages along with their certification exams. If you need some help preparing for the exam, ask the accrediting organization for free or paid resources or search online for virtual study groups. You may also access free practice tests online that help gives you an idea of the structure and content of the actual exam. Expect anywhere from to multiple-choice questions in total [ 2 ]. Depending on the program you choose, you will usually be able to print a temporary certificate a few days after passing your exam. The program will mail an official, physical copy to you in the following weeks. Read more: 11 Good Study Habits to Develop. Personal training is a field that is quickly growing. Choosing a specialization within personal training typically helps you stand out among other trainers. Consider your passions, skill sets, and professional goals when selecting a specialization. Examples of specializations include but are not limited to:. Certified personal trainers can look for jobs online through job sites like Indeed or at local gyms or health facilities. Local job boards online can be helpful as can local neighborhood Facebook groups that have advertisements. Word of mouth can also play a big part in the job search for personal trainers, so consider how you might use social media and online job boards to find work. Here's what to include in your resume:. Specialties or areas of expertise i. If you need help with your resume, consider enrolling in a resume writing course offered on Coursera. Read more: 10 Ways to Enhance Your Resume. Networking can play an important role in both landing a job and growing a personal training business. It is one of the most cost-effective ways to market yourself. A few ways to do this include:. You might want to consider becoming a sub for fitness classes to help start your career. Try a mix of both in-person and online networking opportunities. Social media can offer many opportunities for circulating your qualifications and offerings as a newly certified personal trainer. Social media groups are great for advertising your services and getting a community with similar interests. An online presence is vital in marketing yourself as a certified personal trainer, particularly if you plan to start your own business rather than working for a gym or other employer. From social media channels to a website, have an online landing space for people who want to learn more about your services and who you are as a personal trainer. Think about ways to provide meaningful content for your followers or viewers like videos on proper weight lifting form, short yoga videos, or workout routines. This free content will not only educate potential clients, but it may also attract followers and build your online presence and reputation into something that could generate income and clients. You might even find employment with mobile apps if you want to find ways to work remotely. Some fitness apps like FlexIt and Fitmatch pair people with certified personal trainers. Be ready to upload a copy of your resume and provide personal and professional references. If your resume is reflective of your qualifications and skills, many employers are willing to hire entry-level certified personal trainers. Sometimes all you need is your certification and a great interview to get the job. If you find that lack of experience is affecting your job hunt, offer free or discounted training to friends and family to build experience for your resume. Your education as a certified personal trainer should not end at passing the certification exam. The health industry is constantly growing, with new research and innovation affecting the fitness industry. An easy way to keep up with ongoing discoveries and health trends is to complete continuing education courses CECs. You can offer your clients the most up-to-date, on-trend methodology and techniques with CECs. As a certified personal trainer, you can also specialize in particular areas that could help you to better market yourself and your services. Most commonly, certification programs require trainers to complete an average of 20 hours of CECs every two years to maintain certification. You can meet these requirements by attending conferences that offer CECs for your certifying organization, enrolling in college courses such as biology or anatomy, or enrolling in CECs online. You can find courses on subjects like nutrition and exercise on Coursera. To become a personal trainer, you will need to be motivated and knowledgeable in fitness science and the human body. Typically your goal is to keep your clients safe to help them reach their goals, which requires technical and personal skills. As a personal trainer, communication skills and emotional intelligence are huge assets. Your goal as a personal trainer is to help your clients achieve their best results, which is different for everyone. Having an understanding of what motivates a person is key. Additionally, personal trainers should also be motivated and motivating, have excellent customer service skills, be creative and inventive in planning routines, and be well organized. Read more: Hard Skills vs. With the health and wellness industry currently booming, the job outlook for certified personal trainers is expected to grow 39 percent from to [ 3 ]. This flexibility is one of the characteristics of this career that makes it so attractive to many people. Whether working with clients in person at a gym or remotely through apps, many trainers can choose to work as little or as much as they desire. Personal training can easily be a full-time career, but if you prefer to train a few hours a week as a part-time job, that can be an attainable option. Employment at a gym provides a way to grow your client base but may be less flexible. Freelancing or self-employment may require you to grow your client base yourself but allows you to create your own schedule and workload. Group fitness instructors take their passion for exercise and knowledge of personal training and apply it to leading several people at once. These classes can involve various activities such as yoga, dance, aerobics, strength training, and more. Group training may require the ability to motivate, multitask, manage time, and apply the science behind exercise to multiple people. Generally, gym managers oversee the day-to-day functions of their facility. Gym management requires certified personal trainers to have leadership skills, excellent communication skills, experience in personal training, extensive knowledge of a variety of exercise equipment, as well as equipment maintenance. Their duties include managing class schedules, selling memberships, maintaining exercise equipment, educating and training staff members, and sometimes one-on-one personal training. Certified personal trainers have the option to coach clients one-on-one. You can do this either as a gym employee or freelance trainer. Personal trainers also teach proper techniques to help clients avoid injury and achieve their goals. Some gyms will also allow you to use their facility for a cut of your income. If you love working with people and are passionate about exercise, personal training could be a rewarding career for you. Take your first step by researching certification programs to find the one best suited for you. Learners who complete Science of Exercise will have an improved physiological understanding of how your body responds to exercise, and will be able to NASM's Nutrition Coaching Essentials enables you to provide evidence-based guidance to those seeking to improve body composition, athletic performance, and How to Become a Fitness Instructor 10 Tips. National Federation of Professional Trainers. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals. How to Become a Certified Personal Trainer. Choose a certification program. Meet the certification prerequisites. High school diploma or GED To be eligible for a personal trainer certification program, applicants must have graduated from high school or earned a GED. Prepare for and take the certification exam. Examples of specializations include but are not limited to: Strength training Weight loss Corrective exercise Youth fitness Senior fitness Group exercise Bodybuilding Cancer exercise Sports performance Pain management Apply for jobs. How do you want to provide your services? Do you want to work for an established gym as an employee? Do you want to work as a freelancer? These decisions will affect how you seek employment. Build your resume. Here's what to include in your resume: Relevant high school or college coursework Internships you have completed Years of professional experience National certification information also include all other certifications like CPR, AED, and others you may hold Achievements or accolades Essential skills you have as a trainer Specialties or areas of expertise i. A few ways to do this include: Regularly working out at the same gym Offering free or reduced rates for new clients Starting a boot camp Volunteering to lead exercise classes at your local recreation center You might want to consider becoming a sub for fitness classes to help start your career. Create an online presence. What skills do you need to become a personal trainer? Personal skills As a personal trainer, communication skills and emotional intelligence are huge assets. Salary and job outlook With the health and wellness industry currently booming, the job outlook for certified personal trainers is expected to grow 39 percent from to [ 3 ]. Group fitness instructor Group fitness instructors take their passion for exercise and knowledge of personal training and apply it to leading several people at once. Gym manager Generally, gym managers oversee the day-to-day functions of their facility. One-on-one trainer Certified personal trainers have the option to coach clients one-on-one. Next steps If you love working with people and are passionate about exercise, personal training could be a rewarding career for you. Learn More. Learn without limits Join for Free. Learn Anywhere. All rights reserved.

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To become a personal trainer, you need to at least have your GED or High school diploma. You will then need to complete a CPR/AED certification course to become knowledgeable in case of a medical emergency. You’ll then prepare and take a certification that will include information on strength and conditioning as well as sports medicine. Once the test is passed, you’ll be able to either expand your knowledge by taking more certification classes, or you can go straight into the work force and start applying for jobs. 

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Given that the majority of universities will let the trainee still go through a 4 year curriculum, those who do not wish to remain that long can pick to go to an employment school and get a diploma or certificate in 2 years or less. 

   Another stumbling that lots of trainees will deal with will be how to get an education and at the exact same time work. Some schools offer night classes and if the person is still not able to, it is still possible to make it take place by getting the abilities online.

   Considering that the classes are done online, the individual will need to get a computer system with a great Internet connection. This ought to work with the software application utilized by the school so there will not be any issues in getting lectures and possibly tests that are offered by the trainer. 

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   The expense of online trade schools is a bit more affordable than what numerous universities or colleges will provide charge to a trainee. Offered the distinction, those who wish to focus on something must make the most of this and utilize the tools offered to get a greater paying task. 

   The very first thing the individual need to do is demand info from these colleges. A few of these locations are not situated in the area and the rest are from out of state. The trainee needs to simply fill the kind and a pamphlet will be provided in a couple of days. 

   Years later on, these individuals will understand that the cash being generated income isn’t adequate to support the requirements of the household. When this takes place, this is the only time individuals choose to back to school to obtain a much better ability or degree. 

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   These people still need to find out an ability in order to work and a much better lifestyle, which just an online trade school can supply.

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The Way Americans Retire Is Broken. Here Are 5 Ideas For Fixing It.

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Retirement, for me, is like stepping off the diving board into the deep pool of the rest of my life ― a little scary with no turning back once I’ve done it. 

I’m 67, squarely in the crosshairs of the “when should I retire?” conversation. The discussion is generally framed around how much money you need, but trust me, that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

While the average baby born in 1900 didn’t live past age 50, life expectancy at birth today is 78.8 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If retirement starts at 65, that means a lot of people are looking at 15 to 20 years of doing whatever they desire. Does anyone really want or need 20 years of unstructured time?

For that matter, why do we assume that everyone is ready to stop working at one predetermined age? We aren’t, and the numbers prove it. Over the coming decade, older workers are predicted to be the fastest-growing segment of the workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Among 65- to 74-year-olds, labor force participation will hit 32 percent by 2022, up from 20 percent in 2002. For those age 75 and up, the rate will jump from 5 percent in 2002 to 11 percent in 2022. 

The reasons why people don’t retire are multi-faceted. It might be financial ― the recession wiped out their savings or adult kids are still living at home. It could be to maintain health care coverage for a spouse who is too young to qualify for Medicare. But it may be because they like going to the office every day and have no burning desire to do anything else.

The idea of retirement has shifted through the ages. So perhaps today’s concept needs revamping. Here are some ideas:

1. Replace retirement with sabbaticals.

If someone wants to leave the workforce because they have a bucket list of things to do with their time and money before they die, they should go for it. But I happen to love my job ― which is not to say that I wouldn’t mind a little more time off. I also love to travel and want to see some far-away places.

Instead of the Big R, a much better idea for scratching my travel and adventure itch would be a nice sabbatical.

As Linda Sharkey and Morag Barrett write in The Future-Proof Workplace, “For many, retirement at the end of a career no longer makes sense, but sabbaticals during careers may.”

Once the sole purview of academia, sabbaticals are a hot employee benefit these days. Paid sabbatical leave is offered at just 5 percent of U.S. companies, according to the Society of Human Resource Management. Yet nearly 25 percent of the employers on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2012 offer the option. Even people who aren’t anywhere near retirement applaud the inclusion of sabbaticals in their benefits package.

Simply put, paid sabbaticals are the things workers’ dreams are made of: a chance to step out of the Dilbert cubicle and pursue a project, travel, break from the daily grind and spend time with loved ones. In other words, a short-term retirement. 

Sometimes that’s all we need, regardless of our age.

2. Phase in retirement.

Why does retirement have to mean that one day you’re a vital part of the organization and the next day you’re chopped liver?

Letting people retire gradually is less jarring to the corporate eco-system than abrupt departures. It gives the company time to hire and train someone for the position being vacated. Remember, it’s not just skills that are walking out the door. Older workers have institutional knowledge that can be hard to replace.

A transition period helps the retiring employees, too. Reducing the number of hours worked ― say, cutting back by 12 hours a week to start ― gives people the chance to figure out how to fill their free time before they’re looking at a yawningly empty calendar. It clarifies why saying “let’s do lunch” when all your friends still have day jobs isn’t a plan.

A happy retirement often requires time to make or re-establish friendships. There are psychological adjustments to be made: coping with the loss of your career identity, replacing support networks you had through work and spending more time than ever before with your spouse or partner. Phasing that in just makes things run more smoothly.

3. Keep retirees in the corporate family.

It used to be that once you got the gold watch, the pension checks kicked in and that place where you worked for 40 years was done with you. Now, very little of that happens. Not the gold watch, not the corporate pension and not the experience of staying at one company for 40 years.

But how great would it be to erase the “don’t let the door hit you on the way out” mentality? People need to belong to something bigger than themselves, and places of employment have long assumed a paternal role in our lives. Maybe it’s time companies reconsidered how they treat their retirees. 

Instead of kicking them to the curb, keep them involved. Why not give them the same corporate discounts they had when they worked there? How about some free legal advice for estate planning, gym memberships, etc.?

If nothing else, the business sets a tone of respecting one’s elders ― which, with America’s aging workforce, isn’t such a bad idea. And it keeps in touch with a group of people who know a lot about how the company works ― people who could be brought back as mentors, trainers and vacation fill-ins.

4. Don’t cap the financial incentive for delaying Social Security benefits.

The government set my retirement age at 66 ― that is, the point at which I was eligible to collect full retirement benefits from Social Security. But it also allowed me to take a pass on that birthday gift and delay receiving my monthly checks. By not claiming benefits until age 70, those checks will be 32 percent higher.

But 70 is where it stops. There is no additional increase after you reach age 70 even if you continue putting off retirement. Why not? There should be.

The prevailing wisdom says to delay the start of Social Security benefits for as long as possible. But the statistics show that few Americans are listening. Most people claim benefits before their full retirement age. Of those who started receiving benefits in 2012, around 40 percent were 62 years old, the earliest age allowed. That year, a mere 3 percent had waited past their full retirement age to begin claiming benefits.

To be sure, some people can’t wait, for financial or health reasons. But think of how much money the Social Security program would save in the short term if everybody who could do so delayed claiming benefits until age 75. And then when we did collect, the benefits might actually be enough to live on.

5. Make volunteering great again.

Some retirees shun the idea of volunteering. Maybe there’s some old-school thinking at play here where a person’s value is measured in dollars and the idea of giving away your talents and skills just doesn’t sit well.

Someone recently told me that they didn’t volunteer because it would be “taking a paid job away from someone.” Others claim lack of time or even lack of opportunity. Seriously.

In 2014, the volunteer rate among Americans was 25.4 percent and dropping, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s just 1 in 4 adults, and the lowest rate in a decade. (Official data on volunteer rates go back only to 2002.)

If the rates for retirees are at all similar, that’s a tremendous waste of talent.

As educator Charlie Nelms wrote four years after he retired as a university chancellor, “Imagine for a moment the positive impact a corps of organized and trained volunteers could have on the educational achievement of kids who struggle with reading, math or achieving foreign language competence.”

Nelms added, “Just imagine the impact we retirees could have if we each volunteered just one hour a week as a GED tutor or reader for the blind.” 

Kind of a win-win, isn’t it?

As for me, I think I’ll be testing out the diving board for a while longer.

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