Introduction to Phlebotomy Course (GPT003) - 1 DAY Classroom - Part 1 online + Part 2 Classroom

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

A modular "hybrid" venepuncture course - eLearning (online) theory and one full day classroom based course.

On completion awards a Nationally Recognised and Accredited Certificate in Phlebotomy.

PART 1 - THEORY

Complete this part of your course online (eLearning Course) in the comfort of your own home or workplace.

Please allow approx. 5-7 hours to complete this part of your course. You do not need to complete Part 1 in a single "sitting", and can log on/off to complete as and when convenient to you.

You should complete Part 1 before attending Part 2 below.

PART 2 - CLASSROOM

Attend the second day of our two day course in the classroom at the training location that you have selected.

Your classroom tutor will recap on the theory element (above) after which you will begin your practical sessions learning and developing the skills required up to the point of Live Blood Draws.

COURSE ITINERARY

A hybrid modular venepuncture course awarding an

OCN Accredited Level Three Certificate (3 credits)

Part 1 - online (eLearning) Part 2 - Classroom (one day)

PART 1 - ONLINE:

M01: Course Overview:

Online instructions 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. 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.

M07: Anatomy and Physiology:

An overview of the integumentary system and cardio-

vascular system. Understanding veins, arteries, capillaries and nerves, and their locations.

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.

M10: Performing the Venepuncture - see Part 2

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.

M12: Analytical Errors:

Understanding pre- and post-analytical errors including

hidden errors.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PART 1 ONLINE MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING PART 2

PART 2 - CLASSROOM:

M01: Welcome, Introductions and Overview:

Course registrations. E-learning modules (recap), practical sessions overview, intended learning outcomes and

course content.

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 1:

Equipment familiarisation. Hands-on approach.

Practical Session 2:

Using the tourniquet and identifying a vein. Hands-on

approach.

Practical Session 3:

Handling and assembling the equipment. Hands-on

approach using vein blocks. Familiarisation and

procedures including initial skill-set development.

Practical Session 4:

Handling and assembling the equipment. Hands-on

approach using vein blocks. Skill-set development and

consolidation.

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.

Practical Session 6A & 6B:

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.

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 certificate value, application

and overview. Job Opportunities.