COMPLETION OF INTRODUCTION TO PHLEBOTOMY COURSE RECOMMENDED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL
- Nationally Recognised Qualification
- OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced)
- CPD Accredited
- Covers specialised and advanced phlebotomy techniques and practices
- Comprehensively covers Peripheral IV Cannulation
- Advanced qualification - additional credits
- Phlebotomy training recommended but not essential
- Basic understanding of English language required
This course is also available as seperate classroom or virtual classroom courses with practical training. Please contact us for more details on 01525 713377 quoting EVENTBRITE-TS or email courses@geopace.net.
About this course
PART 1 online - Advanced Phlebotomy
Learn how to handle specialist blood tests and requests including special procedures, geriatric patients, alternative environments and group leadership
PART 2 online - Cannulation
Covers Legal & Professional requirements, A&P, IPC, and full PIVC procedures
Phlebotomy - advanced techniques covered including POC (point of care) testing
Cannulation - comprehensive IV set-up
OCN Accredited at Level 3 (advanced)
Skills for Health & WHO compliant
SCORM compliant - Complete this course on laptop, ipad, tablet, mobile phone, computer, kindle etc.
Learning Outcomes
Phlebotomy techniques including POC testing, special procedures and handling requirements. Also train up to point of first cannulation (online video included)
Understand the procedures used to set up a peripheral IV cannula
Covers all essential theory and skill-set development to meet current healthcare standards
Understand the special skills required to manage challenging patients. Geriatric techniques and specific issues.
Specialised test requests and associated handling requirements including forensics, drug trials and research projects.
Point of Care Testing and examining 10 common POC test requests.
After the course
Follow through requests for uncommon blood tests and appreciate the specific handling requirements
Understand when and how to carry out POC testing
Understanding equipment types and appropriate choices
Safely and competently set up and maintain a peripheral IV infusion
Correct client management before, during infusion and safe after-care
Understand and calculating fluid rates when performing IV cannulation
Appreciate legal and professional responsibilities, general phlebotomy management and leadership skills
