Course Introduction Our Venepuncture and Phlebotomy training equips delegates with the skills and knowledge needed to take blood safely.
Please note: this course is for health care professionals and nurses only.
About this event
Applicable to Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Phlebotomists in primary care, the community, hospitals or nursing homes, this course is interactive and involves a demonstration session on performing blood tests. Our venepuncture training will give delegates the theoretical and practical awareness to undertake a competence assessment framework in the workplace that will deem them competent to take blood safely and appropriately. Each delegate will receive a competence-based framework to allow them to do this.
Course Aims
Identify and describe equipment used for routine venepuncture
Be able to assess and select suitable sites used for venepuncture as well as locations to avoid
Describe and utilize the required steps to perform routine venepuncture
Describe actions that ensure safety during performance of a venepuncture
Identify suitable vein selection and identify factors influencing this
Understand relevant professional and legal issues
Be able to identify potential complications
Understand anatomy and physiology and correct vein selection
Be familiar with equipment and exercise choice in using most appropriate equipment
Practice safely in terms of infection control and waste management
Become skilled and competent at phlebotomy
To recognise any complications arising and be able to take the appropriate action
Course Content
Background and importance of training and competence
Supervision and practice
Scope and responsibilities
Accountability
Professional and legal issues
Consent and capacity
What is phlebotomy?
Tools of the trade-equipment
Needles and patient safety
Blood collection systems and devices
Syringes and when to use them
Blood collection tubes
Labelling
Anatomy and physiology
Vein Selection: - Identification of Veins - Arm Veins - Hand Veins
Vein assessment
Unacceptable sites for venous collection
Venepuncture procedure
Attempts
Order of Fill
Specimen collection procedures
Specimen handling post-phlebotomy
Personal protective equipment
Needle stick injuries
Legislation-EU Directives
Disposal
Needle phobias
Dealing with anxiety/fainting etc.
Practical session
Potential Complications (including infection control)
Practical Application - techniques and troubleshooting
Case scenarios
Troubleshooting
Audit
Who should attend / would be applicable?
Nurses
HCAs
Those interested in careers as Phlebotomists
AB Health Group awards CPD points / certificate of attendance for each course. If you would prefer an accredited certificate by our accrediting body Aim Qualifications we can organise this. The charge for the certificate including postage is £30.00.
Annie Barr AB Health Group
Organiser Description
Annie Barr is a leading provider of high quality, accredited healthcare training. With a selection of engaging healthcare training that has been developed by experts to equip you and your workforce with the skills, knowledge and competence needed to provide compassionate and high quality care.
Delivered In-Person in Newcastle Upon Tyne + 2 moreNewcastle Upon Tyne + 2 more + more
£230
Phlebotomy Training - Beginner to Advanced PACKAGE
THIS COURSE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
1: INTRODUCTION TO PHLEBOTOMY COURSE (GPT003) - Level 3 (Ireland Level 5)
2: ADVANCED PHLEBOTOMY COURSE (GPT005) - Level 4 (Ireland Level 6)
3: GEOPACE COMPETENCY CERTIFICATE - CPD Certified (optional with Virtual Classroom)
Learn how to take blood ... train as a Phlebotomist
FAST-TRACK YOUR PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING
WITH OUR
COMPLETE TRAINING PACKAGE
20% off - Multi-Course Discount
Cover all stages from beginner through to Level 4
Available as Classroom or Virtual Classroom
Complete your beginner to advanced training in 2 days
Awards 2 accredited qualifications - Introduction to Phlebotomy and Advanced Phlebotomy qualifications
Both courses are dually accredited (OCN & CPD)
Geopace Certificate of Competency included with classroom attendance or available as an option when booking virtual classroom
Covers all steps up to live blood draw
Learn advanced skills and techniques
Virtual Classroom options include comprehensive Practise@Home Training Kits (yours to keep)
Basic understanding of English language required
OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS
Delivered in Rotherham + 19 more or OnlineRotherham + 19 moreorOnline + more
£495
Introduction to Phlebotomy Course (GPT003) - 2 Day Classroom
Learn how to take blood ... train as a Phlebotomist
Nationally Recognised Qualification
No previous experience or qualifications needed
OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced)
CPD Accredited (The CPD Certification Service)
Covers all steps up to live blood draw
Practise on artificial arm and fake blood!
Basic understanding of English language required
OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS
Delivered In-Person in Yorkshire + 17 moreYorkshire + 17 more + more
Health & Safety, PPE
Covid
COSHH & RIDDOR
Equality & Diversity, Human Rights
Infection Control
Food Safety
Information Governance
Data Protection (GDPR)
Records Management
Fraud & Bribery
Conflict Resolution
Lone Worker
Moving & Handling level 2(practical covered)
Fire Safety
Freedom of Information
Safeguarding Adult & Children level 3
Radicalisation
Slips Trips & Falls
Your Healthcare Career
Person Centred Care
Duty of Care
Consent
Communication
Privacy & Dignity
Complaints Handling
BLS –CPR & Choking for Adults and Children (practical covered)
Mental Capacity Act—DoLS
Mental Health Act
The UK's first and only Level 4 qualification in Phlebotomy (equivalent to Ireland Level 6)
FDSc (Foundation Degree Level) qualification
Nationally Recognised certificate
Dually accredited: Open College Network and CPD
Covers both aspirated and evacuated systems
Covers specialised blood collection systems & methods
Classroom or Virtual Classroom learning options
Comprehensive Training Kit is provided when booking our Virtual Classroom option (yours to keep)
Complete your training from beginner to advanced level
This course either follows on from our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course or can be combined with our introductory course as part of a course package (see below)
Available to candidates who have completed (or are currently enrolled to complete) our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course or have previous phlebotomy practical experience.
Delivered in Rotherham + 20 more or OnlineRotherham + 20 moreorOnline + more
£195
Route to Competency Masterclass - Live Blood Sessions
AVAILABLE ONLY TO APPLICANTS WHO HAVE ENROLLED ON (OR HAVE PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED) OUR INTRODUCTION TO PHLEBOTOMY COURSE
Geopace Certificate of Competency
Add live blood draws to your training
Follow and complete a Competency Checklist
Obtain tutor sign-off for live draws
Awards a CPD Accredited Certificate
Awards a Geopace Certificate of Competency
Half day or evening sessions
Delivered In-Person in Rotherham + 20 moreRotherham + 20 more + more
Learn how to take blood ... train as a Phlebotomist
Nationally Recognised Qualification
No previous experience or qualifications needed
OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced)
CPD Accredited (The CPD Certification Service)
Covers all steps up to live blood draw
Practise on artificial arm and fake blood!
Basic understanding of English language required
OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS
Delivered OnlineOnline course + more
£285
Clinical Skills for Health Care Assistants Course (3 Days: 1-day Webinar & 2-days In Person)