Understand the role of Phlebotomy in healthcare service
- Knowledge of a vein and their structure
- Identify the veins associated with blood collection
- Understand the characteristics of an appropriate vein for blood collection
- Identify patient status that may affect the taking of a sample
- Identify potential errors to the procedure
- Demonstrate knowledge of equipment used for the procedure
- Hand-on experience on vein puncture Mannequin .
- Live blood from consented team member.
- Demonstrate knowledge of safer sharps
- Understand current legislation
- Dealing with sharps injuries
- Demonstrate the correct technique for hand hygiene
- Understanding of universal precautions associated with vein puncture
- Laboratory factors associated with blood testing
- Identify different types of bottles and preservatives
- Demonstrate correct order of draw
- Demonstrate the importance of requirements of sample labelling
- Job opportunities-Once training is completed our trainers help with your CV for job opportunities in NHS hospitals and GP services
DATE – Phlebotomy training runs on two consecutive days;
Tuesday and Wednesday 9:30am-15:00pm
Accreditation
Our courses are accredited by Association of Healthcare Trainers (AoHT). We are authorized by the reputable body to provide nationally recognized training.
