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Use Your Tax Return to Invest in Your Future Career

January 21, 2025 Cost and Payment Information
Use your tax return to invest in your future

It’s that time of year again—tax season. For many, a tax refund can feel like a well-deserved bonus, and the temptation to use it on something fun or to pay off debt is understandable. But what if you use the refund from your tax return to invest in your future instead?

At Texas School of Phlebotomy, we believe investing in your education is one of the smartest financial decisions you can make. While paying off debt is important, using your tax return to pay for your phlebotomy, EKG, or IV workshop can help you increase your earning potential, open doors to new job opportunities, and accelerate your ability to pay down debt in the long run.

Career Opportunities After Your Training

Using your tax refund to invest in your future with education can open doors to stable, well-paying careers in healthcare. Texas School of Phlebotomy offers hands-on training in Phlebotomy, EKG, and IV Certification, all of which can lead to exciting opportunities in various healthcare settings. Here’s a look at what career paths are possible after completing these courses:

Phlebotomy Career Opportunities

Phlebotomy training prepares you to work in a variety of healthcare environments, including:

These positions are in high demand, and healthcare facilities always look for skilled phlebotomists to provide quality patient care.

EKG Career Opportunities

Completing an EKG course can help you secure roles such as:

  • Telemetry Technician
  • EKG Technician
  • Cardiac Monitor Technician
  • Stress Test Technician
  • Holter Monitor Technician

These roles are essential in hospitals and outpatient clinics, helping doctors monitor patients’ heart health and detect potential cardiac issues.

IV Certification Add-On Opportunities

Adding IV Certification to your phlebotomy training can further enhance your career prospects, especially in:

  • Medspas
  • IV Therapy Clinics

With the growing popularity of IV hydration therapy and wellness clinics, having IV certification can make you stand out to employers in these specialty areas.

How to Afford Your Education – It’s Easier Than You Think

We understand that paying for a course upfront can feel overwhelming. But at Texas School of Phlebotomy, we’ve worked hard to make our training programs affordable and accessible for everyone.

If you need help covering the cost of tuition, we offer interest-free payment plans that allow you to pay weekly or bi-weekly. This way, you can spread out your payments and ease the financial burden.

And here’s the best part:
Once you receive your tax refund, you can call our office and pay off your remaining balance—with no penalties or fees. In fact, we encourage you to pay it off early, because we believe investing in yourself sooner will lead to greater rewards.

With no interest charges and flexible payment options, there’s no need to wait. Use your tax refund to invest in your future and jumpstart your career, and you could be working in healthcare in just a few weeks!

How Soon Can You Start Working After Completing the Course?

One of the biggest questions prospective students have is, “How soon can I start working after completing the course?” The answer depends on how proactive you are with your job search. At Texas School of Phlebotomy, we’re committed to helping our students start their new careers as quickly as possible.

Here’s how we help you get there:

Resume Assistance and Job Leads

While you’re in class, we help you build a professional resume and start sending job leads directly to your email. Our job leads service runs for 180 days after you complete the course—even on holidays, you’ll receive job opportunities in your inbox.

Apply Early for the Best Results

We encourage students to start applying for jobs as soon as their resume is graded. The sooner you apply, the better your chances of securing a position in your new field. For more encouragement, check out our blog post, Don’t Let Experience Hold You Back, which discusses the importance of taking that first step with confidence.

Many students find phlebotomy jobs before they’ve even finished the course and start working immediately after graduation. We’ve also partnered with several companies where you can apply directly, including Carter BloodCare, South Texas Blood and Tissue Center, Quest Diagnostics, and LabCorp. We encourage students to start applying for jobs as soon as their resume is graded. The sooner you apply, the better your chances of securing a position in your new field.

Many students find phlebotomy jobs before they’ve even finished the course and start working immediately after graduation.

Course Duration

Our courses are designed to get you into the workforce quickly:

  • Phlebotomy Course: Choose between a 3-week intensive course or a 6-week course with a more flexible schedule.
  • EKG Course: A 6-week course to prepare you for roles as a telemetry or EKG technician.

With focused training and career support, you could be working in healthcare in just a few weeks!

You’re Not Alone — Take the First Step Toward a Career You Love

If you feel stuck in your current job and aren’t sure how to take the next step toward a career you love, you’re not alone. Every day, we hear from prospective students who are ready for a change but aren’t sure where to start.

The good news is, you don’t have to stay stuck. The sooner you start your class, the sooner you can be on your way to a new, rewarding career in healthcare.

Let me share a story about one of our former students, Destiny.

Destiny enrolled in our six-week phlebotomy course several years ago. At the time, she was driving a school bus to support her family of four, including a new baby. Despite her hard work, she was struggling to make ends meet and feeling the weight of financial stress.

After completing our phlebotomy course, Destiny secured a job at a plasma center, making more money than she ever had before. She was overwhelmed with joy and called me to share her success. As she told me about her new job, she broke down in tears, feeling the weight of her financial burdens lift off her shoulders.

Today, nine years later, I still remember Destiny’s story. Her success is a testament to how investing in yourself can change your life and open doors to opportunities you never thought possible.

Your Future Starts Now

Your tax return could be the key to changing your career and your life. It’s more than just a payment—it’s an investment in your future.

Contact us today to learn more about our phlebotomy, EKG, and IV courses, and let’s work together to make your career dreams a reality.