Booking options
£195

£195
Delivered Online or In-Person
Advanced level
The UK's first Level 4 (Ireland Level 6) qualification
FDSc (Foundation Degree Level) qualification
Nationally Recognised
The only Open College Network Level 4 phlebotomy qualification available in UK
OCN Accredited + CPD Accredited
Follows on from Introduction to Phlebotomy
Can be attended as a "stand-alone" course
All aspirated and evacuated systems covered
Specialised blood collection systems
Classroom or Virtual Classroom options
Complete your training from beginner to advanced level
You will need to have completed (or currently be enrolled) on our Introduction to Phlebotomy course OR have previous phlebotomy practical experience
Combine our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course and Advanced Phlebotomy Course to complete your training at Levels 3 & 4
About this course
PART 1 - Theory: Complete this online at home or work in your own time (stop and start learning when it suits you).
Can be completed on multiple devices - smart phones, kindle, laptop, tablet etc.
PART 2 - Skills and Practical Development:
Covers advanced specialised phlebotomy techniques to give you the leading edge as a phlebotomist. Learn to use a wide range of non-routine equipment.
Classroom or Virtual Classroom:
Attend one of our classroom locations or join us in our virtual classroom (Zoom).
Full joining instructions provided.
Learning Outcomes
Revision of basic phlebotomy techniques.
Understand both aspirated and evacuated systems and which to choose.
Have a full understanding of specialised and advanced phlebotomy equipment.
A detailed look at Point of Care testing.
Managing neonates and children including equipment and supplies options.
Geriatric patients and age-related issues.
Non-routine blood tests.
Handling patient T1 and T4 allergies, drug trials, difficult and psychiatric patients.
Maintaining equipment, QC, Stock Control.
Includes legal, consent and documentation
After the course
Safely and competently handle advanced phlebotomy equipment and supplies.
Correct patient management before, during and after advanced procedures.
Understanding equipment types and appropriate choices.
Understand special handling procedures
Appreciate legal and professional responsibilities
Offer POC testing options to your clients (aesthetic therapists)
Understand non-clinical applications including private testing.
Have a full understanding of all collection options available to a phlebotomist in both clinical and private environments.
Click here to view our full course itinerary.
When booking the virtual classroom, please note we need 3 working days to send the training kits to the UK and 5 working days for Ireland.
You will need to have completed, or be enrolled on our Introduction to Phlebotomy course (as long as the Introduction course takes place first). Alternatively, if you have previous phlebotomy practical experience at a Level 3 or above, you can skip straight to the Advanced session.
The medical practice of drawing blood from a vein.
Yes — the Virtual Classroom option includes a FREE Practise@Home Phlebotomy Training Kit (worth £79.95) so you can complete practical training from anywhere. You will need a device with a camera and a microphone to complete it via a Zoom session with a tutor.
There will be 6-8 hours worth of theory to complete online, in your own time, and a day of practical training in person from 16:30-18:30.
Yes - the NHS offer a Trainee Phlebotomist role (Pay Band 2) that would help you to gain further experience in the field.
Yes — you can secure your place with a deposit and pay the balance in instalments. The full amount must be paid at least 5 working days before the course date. We also offer Klarna when booking online.
Digital certificates are issued within 7–14 working days after the course on your learning platform. Printed copies are available for an additional fee.

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