Introduction to Phlebotomy

This course is aimed at individuals with a medical background including HCA's, nurses, paramedics, doctors, clinic staff, laboratory staff and biomedical science professionals. The course is ideal for those looking to refresh their skills and test their competencies. The course teaches the theory of phlebotomy as well as a practical training session on simulation limbs. The course is avaialbe for group bookings only

Course Pro-Requistics

Students should hold experience in a relevant medical/care profession.

Course Topics

Understand legislation, policy and good practice related to obtaining venous blood samples  Understand the anatomy and physiology relating to obtaining venous blood samples  Preparing to obtain venous blood samples  Obtaining Venous Blood Samples  Preparation of venous blood samples for transportation

Course Benefits

This course is ideal for anybody working in a healthcare environment. Typical students include nurses, paramedics and clinical staff as it is ideal for refreshing the skills of those needing to keep them up-to-date.

Please Note: This course will not enbale those without experience and supporting workplace cometency qualifications to become a qualifiied Phlebotomist. For more information on careers in phlebotomy please read the NHS Health Careers Website Guidance for Phlebotomists.