About this Event
Learn how to take blood ... train as a Phlebotomist
OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS - NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
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
</ul>PART 1 - ONLINE Theory: complete this part online (eLearning) at home or work and download a certificate of completion
PART 2 - CLASSROOM Skills and Practical Development: Attend a classroom location for one full day
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
- Using the tourniquet & identifying a vein
- Handling & assembling the equipment
- Hands on approach using vein blocks
- Performing the venepuncture (on artificial arms)
- Role Play
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
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
Meets or exceeds Skills for Health and WHO healthcare mandates
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
BEDFORD, United Kingdom
GBP 285.00