Level 3 Award in Introduction to Phlebotomy

The NOCN Level 3 Award in Introduction to Phlebotomy Course is a seven credit qualification with a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 70 hours including 54 Guided Learning Hours (GLH). Learners must achieve all 7 credits from the two mandatory units. Lambda Medical provides each student with a personal professional development portfolio.

Level 3 Award in Introduction to Phlebotomy Course  – Learning Outcomes

Unit 1 Understanding Phlebotomy Skills and Techniques

• Understand key terminology associated with phlebotomy.

• Understand the principles of informed patient consent, including paediatric consent.

• Know current health and safety legislation and regulations as relevant to phlebotomy.

• Understand an organisation’s application of phlebotomy policies and procedures.

• Understand the principles of infection control during venepuncture.

• Know how to recognise and respond to complications which could occur during venepuncture.

• Know about different types of tourniquet.

• Be able to demonstrate application and release of a tourniquet.

• Be able to demonstrate taking blood from a dummy arm.

• Know what action to take if bloods cannot be taken.

• Know how to provide patient aftercare.

• Know how to prepare and pack samples for transportation.

Unit 2 Caring for Patients During the Phlebotomy Procedure

• Understand how effective communication can facilitate the phlebotomy procedure.

• Know the essential information required from a patient prior to the phlebotomy procedure.

• Understand patient preparation prior to a phlebotomy procedure.

• Understand when and how to apply pain relief whilst obtaining blood.

• Understand current safe practice, infection control and health and safety.

• Understand post procedural best practice.

• Understand post procedural best practice.

Entry Requirements

NOCN Level 3 Award in Introduction to Phlebotomy is an Entry level qualification and requires no previous knowledge. Students must be willing to attend the full course and have the enthusiasm to get the most out of it.

Learners must;

• Be 18 Years old

• Have adequate numeracy and literacy skills to under take the assessments.