Advanced Phlebotomy & Cannulation Course (GPT004E) - E-LEARNING

Description

ACCREDITED WITH THE OPEN COLLEGE NETWORK (OCN)

AWARD LEVEL 3 – ADVANCED (2 CREDITS)

ONLINE (E-LEARNING) COURSE: Complete at home or work and in your own time.

NO ATTENDANCE REQUIRED

Completion of Introduction to Phlebotomy Course or working experience in phlebotomy is recommended but not essential

MINIMUM AGE: 18 (16 with parental consent)
A basic understanding of numeracy and literacy is required.

ACCREDITED: Advanced Phlebotomy & Cannulation - Level Three (advanced) awarding 2 credits (Open College Network Nationally Recognised and Accredited within the UK)

+ CPD ACCREDITED (14 CPD Points)

Complete our Advanced Phlebotomy & Cannulation on your computer or tablet (at home or work) and in your own time. The course can be completed in stages - you have 8 weeks to complete the course in full.

The nationally recognised and accredited certificate (awarded by the Open College Network) can be added to your existing certificate credit value (cumulative credits), and these may also count towards other similar college or university courses.

This course is suitable for you if:

You currently work (or have recently worked) as a phlebotomist and wish to add an expand on your knowledge of this subject with a valuable additional qualification, or,

You have completed our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course or have completed a similar course from an approved supplier and wish to update and renew your accreditation, or,

You seek CPD (continual professional development) or requested by your employer as part of your CPD or Induction Programme.

Topics covered include:

PART I - ADVANCED PHLEBOTOMY

M01: Introduction and Course Overview. Learning outcomes, Assumptions and Overview.

M02: Basic Phlebotomy - revision:

Recap of basic phlebotomy theory and practice - precursor to the

advanced course.

M03: Specialised Advanced Phlebotomy Equipment:

Equipment and practices in unusual situations.

Patients with special needs and requiring specific attention.

Equipment preparation for blood samples that are collected at 0

degrees, 37 degrees C and other non-standard conditions.

A look at advances in technology and how to use the latest devices.

M04: Point of Care Testing:

What is POC Testing? Advantages, Disadvantages and Clinical

Outcomes. Comparison of POC with lab testing. 10 common POC

tests. Roles for phlebotomists performing POC Tests.

M05 Neonates and Children:

Sample collection from newborn to pre-adult. A detailed overview of

legal principles of law including child consent and child protection for

phlebotomists. Neonatal and child blood collection equipment.

A comprehensive look at heel and finger-prick procedurs.

M06: Geriatric Patients:

The challenges of phlebotomy in older people. Understanding skin

changes and venepuncture implications. A profile of common geriatric

blood tests. Age related problems. Procedural precautions.

M07 Special Procedures

Special procedures relating to patient handling and sample handling.

Drug trials and research projects.

M08 Special Tests and Sample Handling

A look at sample collection at specific times of day and night,

samples that are protected from light, collected on ice and

collected at body temperature. Procedures for each group.

M09 Peripheral (Advanced) Phlebotomy Tasks

A detailed look at advanced roles within a clinical environment

including group leadership, data management, QA procedures

and training.

M10 Alternative Environments

A step-by-step look at non-clinical phlebotomy environments.

PART II - CANNULATION

M11 Peripheral IV Cannulation - Introduction

Definitions - understanding terminology relating to PIVC.

IV Therapy and NMC guidelines.

M12 Legal & Professional Responsibilities

Legal obligations and accountability. Criminal, Civil and Contractual

law in healthcare. Vicarious Liability and your duty of care.

M13 Anatomy & Physiology

Sites appropriate to IV cannulation. Hand vs. arm.

Advantages and disadvantages of relevant veins.

An overview of Homeostasis and Fluid Balance.

M14 Hygiene and Infection Prevention Control (IPC)

Reducing healthcare-associated infections. Keeping Safe.

Bloodborne pathogens and work practice controls.

Standard Precautions. Waste disposal. Needle-stick injuries

M15 Indications and Advantages

When to cannulate, infusion types and benefits over alternative infusion

routes. Continuous and intermittent infusion. Prophylactic use

before procedures and in unstable patients. Contraindications.

M16 Equipment

Cannula types, sizes and colour coding. When to use appropriate size.

Equipment overview for total procedure.

M17 Vein choice for cannulation

How and when to choose the right vein. Which veins to avoid.

How to manage an unsuccessful cannulation.

M18 Procedures

Full procedure for cannulation including correct documentation.

M18: Pictorial guide to cannulation

M18: Video - Recap on full procedure

M19 Contraindications

When inappropriate to cannulate including patients with specific

health conditions.

M20 Complications

A detailed look at potential complications during and after

cannulation, including phlebitis, infections, petechiae and

haematomas. Clinical signs and corrective actions.