INTRODUCTION TO PHLEBOTOMY COURSE - 1 Day Course (National Qualification)

Take your first step onto the Allied Healthcare Career ladder. Learn how to take blood... train as a Phlebotomist. Learn how to take blood ... train as a Phlebotomist • OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS - NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • Nationally Recognised Qualification • OCN Accredited - Level 3 (Advanced) • CPD Accredited (21 CPD points) • Covers all steps up to live blood draw • Practise on artificial arm and fake blood! • Skills for Health (HSC376) & WHO compliant • Basic understanding of English language required PART 1 - ONLINE Theory: complete this part online (eLearning) at home or work and download a certificate of completion PART 2 - CLASSROOM Skills and Practical Development: Attend a classroom location for one full day Course Content: • Introductions & Overview • History, Definitions & Roles • Work-flow Cycles • Professionalism • Health & Safety • Blood Collection Systems • Anatomy & Physiology • Blood Composition • Using the Equipment • Performing the Venepuncture • Lab Tests & Bottle Types • Analytical Errors Practical Sessions: • Equipment familiarisation • Using the tourniquet & identifying a vein • Handling & assembling the equipment • Hands on approach using vein blocks • Performing the venepuncture (on artificial arms) • Role Play Home Study Pack - A Home Study Pack will be provided to you prior to attending the course and is an integral part of your learning programme. Completion of this assignment is recommended prior to attending the course and is designed to provide you with a basic knowledge of several fundamental subject areas. Learning Outcomes Trains up to point of live blood collection Covers all essential theory and skill-set development to meet medical standards Use your phlebotomy skills in your aesthetics clinic Blood test types, collection systems, consent, legal requirements, blood composition, preventing collection and analytical errors No other course required to draw blood from patients / clients (consenting adults) Progression route to advanced and cannulation courses as required Combine your training with our Beginner to Advanced package and gain a Level 3 certificate (Advanced), a Level 4 certificate (FDSc) and a Geopace Certificate of Competency (saves 20%) After the Course Safely and competently draw blood from clients Understand the correct procedures to draw blood from a wide range of challenging situations Follow correct procedures dealing with handling errors Know which bottle types to use for different blood tests Use your phlebotomy skills to offer a range of aesthetic therapies (e.g. PRP, PRF and Mesotherapy) Meets or exceeds Skills for Health and WHO healthcare mandates Click here to view our full course itinerary