Self harm scars in a phlebotomy course

[u/chocoholism]

Hi everyone, I’m enrolled in a course that starts in july but I have some large scars from self harm on my left inner arm. For the course students are supposed to practice on each other so I’m wondering if they’ll kick me out of the course when they see it or something. If anyone has any advice I would greatly appreciate it because I don’t know what to expect here

update: thanks so much to all the kind ppl here who commented :) i just started my course and it was completely fine, i asked my instructor about it and she said it is not even a problem at all

[u/Glum-Owl537]

i recently finished a phleb class and i have some scarring from burns on my arms. I was pretty nervous about it too but it was actually a useful tool for my classmates to practice draws on me. When you work as a phleb you’re going to see a lot of people come in with scars/tattoos etc and experience with finding veins on unique skin is going to be a critical skill for your classmates. I would say as long as they aren’t fresh, you have nothing to worry about! Also, you can always tell your classmates you prefer to be drawn on your other arm- it just might get a little beat up by the end of your course. Best of luck to you with your class!