INTRODUCTION TO PHLEBOTOMY COURSE - Virtual Class (National Qualification)
Take your first step onto the Allied Healthcare Career ladder. Learn how to take blood... train as a Phlebotomist.
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- 7 hours, 30 minutes
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About this event
Learn how to take blood ... train as a Phlebotomist
OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS - NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Includes FREE Practise@Home Phlebotomy Training kit (worth £79.95)
Nationally Recognised Qualification
OCN Accredited - Level 3 (Advanced)
CPD Accredited (21 CPD points)
Covers all steps up to live blood draw
Practise on artificial arm and fake blood!
Skills for Health (HSC376) & WHO compliant
Basic understanding of English language required
PART 1 - Theory: complete online (eLearning) at home or work and download a certificate of completion
PART 2 - VIRTUAL CLASSROOM Skills and Practical Development: Attend a one day Zoom virtual classroom session
Course Content:
Introductions & Overview
History, Definitions & Roles
Work-flow Cycles
Professionalism
Health & Safety
Blood Collection Systems
Anatomy & Physiology
Blood Composition
Using the Equipment
Performing the Venepuncture
Lab Tests & Bottle Types
Analytical Errors
Practical Sessions:
Equipment familiarisation
Unpacking the training kit
A look at the mini-arm trainer and associated equipment
Using the tourniquet & identifying a vein
Handling & assembling the equipment
Further skill-set development and consolidation.
Performing the venepuncture (on the mini-arm trainer)
Consolodating pre- and post-venepuncture procedures
Home Study Pack - A Home Study Pack will be provided to you prior to attending the course and is an integral part of your learning programme. Completion of this assignment is recommended prior to attending the course and is designed to provide you with a basic knowledge of several fundamental subject areas.
Learning Outcomes
Trains up to point of live blood collection
Covers all essential theory and skill-set development to meet medical standards
Use your phlebotomy skills in your aesthetics clinic
Blood test types, collection systems, consent, legal requirements, blood composition, preventing collection and analytical errors
No other course required to draw blood from patients / clients (consenting adults)
Progression route to advanced and cannulation courses as required
After the Course
Safely and competently draw blood from clients
Understand the correct procedures to draw blood from a wide range of challenging situations
Follow correct procedures dealing with handling errors
Know which bottle types to use for different blood tests
Use your phlebotomy skills to offer a range of aesthetic therapies (e.g. PRP, PRF and Mesotherapy)
Meets or exceeds Skills for Health and WHO healthcare mandates
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Frequently asked questions
No, this course is open to all applicants. It will teach you right from the very beginning of phlebotomy up until the point of live blood collection.
The medical practice of drawing blood from a vein.
Yes, on consenting adults, as long as it is in line with your company's protocols and procedures. You will gain a Level 3 nationally recognised qualification, accredited by the Open College Network and CPD Certification Service.
Yes — the Virtual Classroom option includes a FREE Practise@Home Phlebotomy Training Kit (worth £79.95) so you can complete practical training from anywhere. You will need a device with a camera and a microphone to complete it via a Zoom session with a tutor.
There will be 6-8 hours worth of theory to complete online, in your own time, and a day of practical training via a Zoom session with a tutor from 9:30-17:00.
Yes - the NHS offer a Trainee Phlebotomist role (Pay Band 2) that would help you to gain further experience in the field.
Yes — you can secure your place with a deposit and pay the balance in instalments. The full amount must be paid at least 5 working days before the course date. We also offer Klarna when booking online.
Digital certificates are issued within 7–14 working days after the course on your learning platform. Printed copies are available for an additional fee.
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