Phlebotomists

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Phlebotomists draw blood from patients and donors, label and handle samples, and help people stay calm. They work in hospitals, labs, doctors' offices and blood banks. Many use it as a first step toward nursing or lab careers.

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• English 10 · English

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• Physical Education · Health and PE

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• Child Development · Career and Technical

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• Computer Science Principles · Computer Science

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• German · World Language

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• Biology · Science

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