Aim
This nationally recognised accredited course is designed to deliver the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to obtain blood samples from patients for further investigation and is aligned to the World Health Organisation for the training content of Phlebotomists.
Objectives
- Review anatomy of the arm.
- Discuss infection control and health and safety.
- Outline the reasons for this invasive procedure and associated complications .
- Identify the correct veins for selection
- Demonstration of correct technique, choice of equipment and procedure.
- Understand Legal and professional responsibilities.
- Practical skills workshop – clinical skills developed on manikin arms and vein pads.
Please note: We provide a logbook so each delegate can gain full competency under clinical supervision (the recommended amount is 20 hours, but this is entirely up to the individual). Please note that each delegate is responsible for sourcing their own clinical setting for supervision and competence signed.
At the end of the course delegates should be able to:
- Understand anatomy and physiology and correct vein selection.
- Identify and describe equipment used for routine blood withdrawals.
- Describe and utilize the required steps to perform routine blood withdrawal.
- Describe actions that ensure safety and understand relevant professional and legal issues.
- Identify suitable vein selection and identify factors influencing this.
- Practice safely in terms of infection control and waste management.
- Recognise any complications arising and be able to take the appropriate action
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