FOLLOWS ON FROM INTRODUCTION TO PHLEBOTOMY COURSE BUT ALSO OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS
- Nationally Recognised Qualification
- OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced)
- Complements our Advanced Phlebotomy Course and Introduction to Phlebotomy Course
- Expand your horizons and add new skills
- Covers neonates, infants and child draws
- Legal framework and consenting
- Download a certificate on completion of your online course
About this course
Online - Complete this eLearning course online in the comfort of your home or work. Allow approx. 6-7 hours to complete.
8 weeks - Stop and start your course when it suits you. You have up to 8 weeks to complete (extendable on request)
Validity - no expiry date, although recommended renewal in 18 months
OCN Accredited at Level 3 (advanced)
CPD Accredited (7 CPD points)
WHO compliant
Skills for Health - Directives HSC376,CHS131 & MCN1
Learning Outcomes
Consent types and the law
Human and environmental psychology
Pain Relief methods and options
Specialised equipment for neonates and paediatric draws
A&P specific to these groups
Course-specific anatomy and physiology
Tests and test groups
Site Selection and Procedures - neonates
Site Selection and Procedures - paediatric
Analytical Errors & trouble-shooting
After the course
Use your new Level 3 (advanced) to apply for specific phlebotomy roles or to add to your existing scope of work
Appreciate Hygiene and IPC for neonates and paediatric patients
Understand and follow through requests for new-born tests including metabolic disorders and screening groups
Dermal puncture vs. venepuncture - how to choose
Learn which collection systems to use optimally - capillary collection, lancets, Guthrie card and micro-bottles
Analytical errors specific to these groups
