Name: An Understanding of Venepuncture (Adult or Child as applicable)
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<div data-testid="richTextElement" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND ACCREDITED VENEPUCTURE COURSELevel Three (advanced), awarding 3 credits.&nbsp;DUAL ACCREDITATION:Awarding Body: Open College Network (OCN Credit4Learning)Awarding Body: CPD (21 CPD Points) Adheres to World Health Organisation venepuncture guidelines (meets or exceeds all guidelines) and Skills for Health Directive HSC376 On completion awards a Nationally Recognised and Accredited Certificate in Phlebotomy.&nbsp;<div data-testid="richTextElement" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">PART 1 - CLASSROOM Theory:Attend a classroom location for one full day at the training location that you have selected.</div>&nbsp;PART 2 - CLASSROOMAttend the second day of our two day course in the classroom for skills and practical development.Your classroom tutor will begin your practical sessions learning and developing the skills required up to the point of Live Blood Draws.<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Please make sure you verify the precise dates and timings of your course when you receive your booking confirmation, as it may vary from the information provided above. </div>COURSE ITINERARY M01: Welcome, Introductions and Course Overview: Pre-course criteria (confirmation) and course registration. Modules - overview, intended learning outcomes and course content.M02: History, Definitions and Roles: Early day blood-letting and history of phlebotomy. Definitions and roles within healthcare environments.M03: Work-flow Cycles: Phlebotomist and laboratory work flow cycles.M04: Professionalism: Interacting with patients and staff including patient cofidentiality and GDPR.M05: Health and Safety: Keeping Safe. Bloodborne pathogens and work practice controls. Effective use of PPE. Standard Precautions. Waste disposal. Needle-stick injuries and how to avoid.M06: Blood Collection Systems: A detailed look at three blood collection systems and associated equipment.Practical Session 1: Equipment familiarisation. Hands-on approach.M07: Anatomy and Physiology: An overview of the integumentary system and cardiovascular system. Understanding veins, arteries, capillaries and nerves, and their locations.Practical Session 2: Using the tourniquet and identifying a vein. Hands-on approach. M08: Blood Composition: A detailed look at the composition of blood. Routine tests on whole blood and routine tests on serum and plasma, including profiles.M09: Using the Equipment: A detailed look at one blood collection system (Vacutainer), including standard and butterfly needles and all associated equipment. A comparison of Vacutainer with Monovette and respective merits. Sterilisation processes. Bottle types and handling. Coagulants and anticolagulants. Blood Culture collection.Practical Session 3: Handling and assembling the equipment. Hands-on approach using vein blocks. Familiarisation and procedures including initial skill-set development.M10: Performing the Venepuncture: Pre-venepuncture procedures. The venepuncture. Post-venepuncture procedures. Order of Draw. Complications - causes and solutions. Consent types. Patient ID. Special Requests. Implementing Standard Precautions.Practical Session 4: Handling and assembling the equipment. Hands-on approach using vein blocks. Skill-set development and consolidation.M11: Lab Tests &amp; Bottle Types: A detailed look at test requests and associated departments. Haematology, Biochemistry and Microbiology requests. Special Biochemistry tests. Sample handling and timing. Practical Session 5: Performing the venepuncture (on artificial arms). Palpating the vein, performing the venepuncture and consolidating pre- and post-venepuncture procedures. Further skill-set development.M12: Analytical Errors: Understanding pre- and post-analytical errors including hidden errors.Practical Session 6A: Performing the venepuncture (on artificial arms). Palpating the vein, performing the venepuncture and consolidating pre- and post-venepuncture procedures. Further skill-set development from initial test request to post sample handling and labelling.Practical Session 6B: Role-play (pairs). Performing the procedure in simulation, from request card to sample handling and labelling. Group alternates between 6A and 6B. Includes a short video presentation.M13: Quiz answers and answers to informal quizzes.M14: Award - accredited certificates: value, application and overview. Job Opportunities.</div>

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND ACCREDITED VENEPUCTURE COURSE
Level Three (advanced), awarding 3 credits.
 
DUAL ACCREDITATION:
Awarding Body: Open College Network (OCN Credit4Learning)
Awarding Body: CPD (21 CPD Points)



Adheres to World Health Organisation venepuncture guidelines (meets or exceeds all guidelines) and Skills for Health Directive HSC376


On completion awards a Nationally Recognised and Accredited Certificate in Phlebotomy.
 
PART 1 - CLASSROOM Theory:
Attend a classroom location for one full day at the training location that you have selected.
 
PART 2 - CLASSROOM
Attend the second day of our two day course in the classroom for skills and practical development.
Your classroom tutor will begin your practical sessions learning and developing the skills required up to the point of Live Blood Draws.

Please make sure you verify the precise dates and timings of your course when you receive your booking confirmation, as it may vary from the information provided above.


COURSE ITINERARY

M01: Welcome, Introductions and Course Overview:
Pre-course criteria (confirmation) and course registration.
Modules - overview, intended learning outcomes and
course content.
M02: History, Definitions and Roles:
Early day blood-letting and history of phlebotomy.
Definitions and roles within healthcare environments.
M03: Work-flow Cycles:
Phlebotomist and laboratory work flow cycles.
M04: Professionalism:
Interacting with patients and staff including patient
cofidentiality and GDPR.
M05: Health and Safety:
Keeping Safe. Bloodborne pathogens and work practice
controls. Effective use of PPE. Standard Precautions.
Waste disposal. Needle-stick injuries and how to avoid.
M06: Blood Collection Systems:
A detailed look at three blood collection systems and
associated equipment.
Practical Session 1:
Equipment familiarisation. Hands-on approach.
M07: Anatomy and Physiology:
An overview of the integumentary system and
cardiovascular system. Understanding veins, arteries,
capillaries and nerves, and their locations.
Practical Session 2:
Using the tourniquet and identifying a vein. Hands-on
approach.

M08: Blood Composition:
A detailed look at the composition of blood. Routine
tests on whole blood and routine tests on serum and
plasma, including profiles.
M09: Using the Equipment:
A detailed look at one blood collection system
(Vacutainer), including standard and butterfly needles
and all associated equipment. A comparison of
Vacutainer with Monovette and respective merits.
Sterilisation processes. Bottle types and handling.
Coagulants and anticolagulants. Blood Culture collection.
Practical Session 3:
Handling and assembling the equipment. Hands-on
approach using vein blocks. Familiarisation and
procedures including initial skill-set development.
M10: Performing the Venepuncture:
Pre-venepuncture procedures. The venepuncture.
Post-venepuncture procedures. Order of Draw.
Complications - causes and solutions. Consent types.
Patient ID. Special Requests. Implementing Standard
Precautions.
Practical Session 4:
Handling and assembling the equipment. Hands-on
approach using vein blocks. Skill-set development and
consolidation.
M11: Lab Tests & Bottle Types:
A detailed look at test requests and associated
departments.
Haematology, Biochemistry and Microbiology requests.
Special Biochemistry tests. Sample handling and timing.

Practical Session 5:
Performing the venepuncture (on artificial arms).
Palpating the vein, performing the venepuncture and
consolidating pre- and post-venepuncture procedures.
Further skill-set development.
M12: Analytical Errors:
Understanding pre- and post-analytical errors including
hidden errors.
Practical Session 6A:
Performing the venepuncture (on artificial arms).
Palpating the vein, performing the venepuncture and
consolidating pre- and post-venepuncture procedures.
Further skill-set development from initial test request to
post sample handling and labelling.
Practical Session 6B:
Role-play (pairs). Performing the procedure in simulation,
from request card to sample handling and labelling.
Group alternates between 6A and 6B. Includes a short
video presentation.
M13: Quiz answers and answers to informal quizzes.
M14: Award - accredited certificates: value, application
and overview. Job Opportunities.



Geopace Training

Allied Health

Allied Health Professions (AHP)

Blood Taking

Healthcare Workers

Venepuncture

Phlebotomist

Phlebotomy

Accredited Phlebotomy

Healthcare

Learn how to take blood ... train as a Phlebotomist

    Nationally Recognised Qualification

    No previous experience or qualifications needed

    OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced)

    CPD Accredited (The CPD Certification Service)

    Covers all steps up to live blood draw

    Practise on artificial arm and fake blood!

    Basic understanding of English language required

    OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS


Introduction to Phlebotomy Course (GPT003) - 2 Day Classroom

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Course Overview:The "An Understanding of Venepuncture" course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required for safe and effective venepuncture procedures in patients. Venepuncture, the process of obtaining blood samples for diagnostic and laboratory testing, is a critical skill in healthcare practice. This course offers thorough training to ensure healthcare professionals can confidently perform venepuncture with accuracy and patient comfort. Course Duration:  1/2 day (4 hours) Course Objectives:By the end of this course, participants will be able to:1. List the indications and contraindications for venepuncture2. Outline the relevant anatomy and physiology3. Explain the criteria for selecting an appropriate site and vein4. Discuss how to minimise the risk of infection to the individual and staff member5. Summarise the professional, legal, policy and ethical issues relevant to venepuncture6. Describe the specifics of practice including tourniquet use, order of draw, inversions etc.7. Outline the venepuncture procedure8. Explain post venepuncture care and troubleshooting9. Outline labelling and recording requirements10. Practice venepuncture in simulation Course Objectives:1. Comprehend Venepuncture Fundamentals: Understand the importance of venepuncture, the anatomy of veins, and the role of venepuncture in healthcare.2. Perform Venepuncture Techniques: Develop proficiency in selecting appropriate venepuncture sites, using aseptic techniques, and effectively inserting and withdrawing needles.3. Implement Infection Control Measures: Learn proper infection control practices to minimize the risk of complications during venepuncture procedures.4. Prioritise Patient Comfort: Understand strategies for reducing patient anxiety, minimizing pain, and ensuring patient comfort during the procedure.5. Utilise Communication Skills: Develop effective communication skills for explaining the procedure, obtaining consent, and addressing patient concerns.6. Manage Potential Complications: Recognise and manage potential complications such as hematoma, infection, and vasovagal responses. Assessment and Certification:Participants will undergo practical skills assessments and a written examination to evaluate their understanding and proficiency in venepuncture techniques. Successful completion will lead to a certification of achievement in "An Understanding of Adult Venepuncture".Note: This course overview is a general guideline and can be customised to suit specific local requirements and preferences, therefore, we recommend that you contact us to discuss your requirements prior to making a booking.

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Gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for safe and effective venepuncture procedures in adult patients with our "Understanding Adult Venepuncture Techniques" course. Perfect for healthcare professionals seeking to confidently perform venepuncture with accuracy and patient comfort.

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