Phlebotomy

The course comprises of: ?A background to phlebotomy ?Health and safety in phlebotomy ?Infection control ?Informed consent ?Anatomy and physiology of the arm ?Site selection – good and bad veins ?Complications that can arise when taking blood ?Needle stick Injuries; what they are and what to do ?How and where to correctly apply a tourniquet ?What is expected of a phlebotomist ?The importance of correct patient identification and informed consent ?A summary of the most common blood tests undertaken ?A guide to common types of equipment used in venepuncture and how to use them ?The technique of venepuncture ?The process of taking blood ?The correct use of safer sharps What you will do on the day: ?A period of role-play using pads attached to the antecubital fossa area ?A period of one to one supervised practice using an artificial arm to improve technique ?A 20-minute clinical assessment of each candidate All participants are given a multiple choice quiz to complete – and have to achieve a minimum standard to continue; as much support will be given as possible to ensure that you achieve this minimum standard. Upon completion of the course the participants are be required to undertake a programme of home study.