Booking options
£29.95

£29.95
On-Demand course
1 hour
Beginner level
A taster course on the theory element of Phlebotomy. A follow on Introduction to Phlebotomy course with full training is also available.
GPT001-S GETTING STARTED IN PHLEBOTOMY
Certified with the CPD Certification Service
Precursor to our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course & Advanced Phlebotomy Course
A taster course on the theory element of Phlebotomy
Downlod a certificate on completion of your online course
Open to all candidates and assumes no previous experience of taking blood
About this course
Online - Complete this eLearning course online in the comfort of your home or work. Allow approx. 2.5 hours to complete.
8 weeks - Stop and start your course when it suits you. You have up to 8 weeks to complete (extendable on request)
Validity - no expiry date
CPD Accredited (2 CPD points)
WHO compliant
Learning Objectives
To have an understanding of the roles within healthcare environments relating to phlebotomy
To have a good understanding of patient confidentiality and GDPR
To understand health and safety practices around bloodborne pathogens and work practice controls
An overview of the integumentary system and cardiovascular system
A detailed understanding of the composition of blood
A detailed understanding of one blood collection system (vacutainer)
Understand how to handle and assemble the equipment
An overview on pre-venipuncture procedures,the venepuncture and standard precautions
After the course
A follow on Introduction to Phlebotomy course that provides full training is available.
No, open to all applicants.
You will be given access to the theory within 1-2 days of booking and you will have 8 weeks to complete it from the date of your booking confirmation.
The course dates and times listed on the wesbite and booking confirmation are there to enable you to book on the course, but are not relevant. There will be no session held on those dates and you will be given access to the content within 2 working days, irrespective of the date you book.
All our e-learning courses are 100% theory based and there will be no practical session involved.