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£495

£495
Delivered Online or In-Person
Beginner level
BEGINNER to ADVANCED PHLEBOTOMY COURSE PACKAGE
Complete 3 courses over 2 full days and receive three qualifications:
1. Introduction to Phlebotomy Certificate (Nationally Recognised Level 3, Ireland Level 5)
Days 1 and 2: 9.30am – 4.30pm
2. Advanced Phlebotomy Certificate (Nationally Recognised Level 4, Ireland Level 6)
Day 2: 4.30pm - 6.30pm
3. Geopace Certificate of Competency (Nationally Recognised Accredited, CPD Practical Skills)
Day 2: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Please make sure you verify the precise dates and timings of your course when you receive your booking confirmation, as it may vary from the information provided above.
20% off - Multi-Course Discount (discount included in the price)
Available as Classroom or Virtual Classroom - please note for the virtual classroom, you must attend the Live Blood Session at one of our classroom locations. Our admin team will contact you with available dates and locations once we have received your booking.
Virtual Classroom options include free comprehensive Practise@Home Training Kits (yours to keep)
OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS
Key Facts & Summary:
COURSE 1: INTRODUCTION TO PHLEBOTOMY COURSE - NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND ACCREDITED VENEPUCTURE COURSE
UK Level Three (Ireland Level Five)
DUALLY ACCREDITED - Open College Network (OCN) and The CPD Certification Service (21 CPD Points)
Adheres to World Health Organisation guidelines (meets or exceeds all guidelines) and Skills for Health Directive HSC376
CLASSROOM:
Part 1 Theory (Day 1) - 9.30am to 4.30pm
Part 2 (Day 2) - 9.30am to 4.30pm
Your classroom tutor will recap on the theory element (above) after which you will begin your practical sessions learning and developing the skills required up to the point of Live Blood Draws.
VIRTUAL CLASSROOM:
Part 1 Theory - To complete online in your own time
Part 2 - 9.30am to 4.30pm
Attend a Zoom session with a tutor to and receive a free training kit to complete the practical from home. You will receive the Zoom session ID with your booking confirmation.
DOWNLOAD A COURSE ITINERARY HERE
COURSE 2: ADVANCED PHLEBOTOMY COURSE - NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND ACCREDITED VENEPUCTURE COURSE
UK Level Four (Ireland Level 6)
DUALLY ACCREDITED - Open College Network (OCN) and The CPD Certification Service (14 CPD Points)
PART 1 - THEORY
Complete your theory training online in the comfort of your own home or at work.
PART 2 - CLASSROOM OR VIRTUAL CLASSROOM
Follow on from your Day One Theory training in the classroom from 4.30pm - 6.30pm or attend a Zoom session with a tutor.
Adheres to World Health Organisation guidelines (meets or exceeds all guidelines) and Skills for Health Directive HSC376
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.
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COURSE 3: ROUTE TO COMPETENCY MASTERCLASS
CPD ACCREDITED - The CPD Certification Service
CLASSROOM
Follow on from your Day Two practical training, in the evening, from 6.30pm - 8.30pm
VIRTUAL CLASSROOM
This session must be attend after your Introduction to Phlebotomy and Advanced Phlebotomy courses. A member of our admin team will contact you to book you on one of our available sessions once we have receieved your booking.
Adheres to World Health Organisation guidelines (meets or exceeds all guidelines) and Skills for Health Directive HSC376
GEOPACE LIVE BLOOD SESSION enables you to draw human blood under 1-to-1 supervision of your tutor. You will follow a Competency Checklist, signed off by your tutor on completion.
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Learning Outcomes
Trains up to point of live blood collection
Covers all essential theory and skill-set development to meet medical standards
Blood test types, collection systems, consent, legal requirements, blood composition, preventing collection and analytical errors.
Advanced course covers both aspirated and evacuated collection systems, specialised systems, geriatric, neonatal and paediatric collection systems
Route to Competency Masterclass (Live Blood Sessions) awards a Geopace Certificate of Competency.
No other course required to draw blood from patients / clients (consenting adults)
Pathway to more specialised roles within NHS and private organisations
After the course
Safely and competently draw blood from patients
Understand the correct procedures to draw blood from a wide range of challenging situations
Correctly follow procedures when dealing with handling errors
Understand how to safely manage your patient in adverse situations
Appreciate and avoid pre-analytical and post-analytical errors
Know which bottle types to use for different blood tests
Use your new skills and qualifications to work within medical / healthcare or aesthetics settings
How do I attend?
EITHER -
CLASSROOM OPTION - Attend one of our scheduled classroom locations, completing your Introduction to Phlebotomy Course over 2 days. You will also complete your Advanced Training at the end of the first day and your Competency Training at the end of the second day.
Our Introduction to Phlebotomy and Advanced Phlebotomy Training Kits are supplied at no charge when booking our virtual classroom training option.
If you would like to add one or both of these kits to your classroom training option then these are available to add at time of booking. Our comprehensive training kits each mirror the same equipment and supplies used in the classroom and both include detailed video tutorials, allowing you to continue to practice and "hone" your skills after you have completed your practical training.
OR -
VIRTUAL CLASSROOM OPTION- Complete your theory training online at home or work, then join us for a one day Zoom session to complete your Introduction to Phlebotomy virtual classroom training, followed by your Advanced Training in the evening of the same day. You have the option to add a classroom-based competency session, awarding a CPD Accredited Geopace Certificate of Competency, at time of booking.
Our Virtual Classroom option includes two very comprehensive training kits - one for your introductory course and one for your advanced course. Kits are included at no charge (normally £79.95 each) and are yours to keep and to continue to practice with after you have finished your courses. The equipment and supplies included in your kits are the same as those used if you choose the classroom option.
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.
No, this package is open to all applicants. It will teach you right from the very beginning of phlebotomy in our Introduction to Phlebotomy course through to drawing live blood in the class during our Route to Competency session.
The medical practice of drawing blood from a vein.
Yes, on consenting adults, as long as it is in line with your company's protocols and procedures. You will gain a Level 3 and Level 4 nationally recognised qualification, accredited by the Open College Network and CPD Certification Service. You will also be awarded a certificate of competency.
Yes — the Virtual Classroom option includes a FREE Practise@Home Phlebotomy Training Kit (worth £79.95). You will need a device with a camera and a microphone to complete it via a Zoom session with a tutor. Please note, the Route to Competency session must be completed in person.
There will be 6-8 hours worth of theory to complete online, in your own time, for the Advanced Phlebotomy course. The rest of the training will take place over 1 or 2 consecutive days depending on the date/location you choose.
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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