Phlebotomy 101

This course is designed to assist you along your journey in learning the correct and safe techniques of phlebotomy. This course is for everyone interested in learning phlebotomy especially the medical students, newly trained phlebotomists, medical assistants, nursing students, nurses, and others. 

Upon completing the modules in this course, you will gain new or refresh your knowledge on phlebotomy, which can be applied in your daily practice.

Course Learning Outcomes

• Identify the various equipment used for phlebotomy.
• Analyze the common errors in phlebotomy.
• Identify the different types of blood collection tubes and determine the correct order of draw.
• Practice the correct and safe phlebotomy techniques.

Syllabus

Blood sampling equipment and supplies

• Sub Topic 1: Organizing and transporting equipment
• Sub Topic 2: Protective equipment
• Sub Topic 3: Venepuncture equipment

Blood collection tubes and order of draw

• Sub Topic 1: Blood collection tubes
• Sub Topic 2: Order of draw
• Sub Topic 3: Tests affected by additive contamination

Correct and safe phlebotomy techniques

• Sub Topic 1: Preparing for phlebotomy
• Sub Topic 2: Selecting the site for venepuncture
• Sub Topic 3: Performing the venepuncture
• Sub Topic 4: Safety precautions and risks reduction in phlebotomy

Common errors in phlebotomy

• Sub Topic 1: Common errors in phlebotomy
• Sub Topic 2: How to prevent phlebotomy errors
• Sub Topic 3: Problems in phlebotomy and ways to overcome