Bloodworks Medical Phlebotomy Competency Training
For medical professionals only
NMBI Approved
This programme covers the skills of Adult Venepuncture & Hand Hygiene and has been specifically designed for medical and healthcare personnel and is in accordance with HSE guidelines and protocols.
Suitable for doctors, nurses, midwives, advanced paramedics, pharmacists and dentists.
Course Details
This one day practical workshop is run by highly skilled medical professionals. Classes are small to ensure participants gain skills and knowledge in all areas of phlebotomy.
Candidates will develop competency in practical skills to include blood collection and sample handling, combined with crucial knowledge of safety, infection control, patient communication and legal/ethical responsibilities.
Successful participants will receive a Bloodworks certificate of Clinical Knowledge Competency.
There are no live blood draws on this course. Practice is on manikin arms only.
Please note that after completing the course participants will need to refer to their own company/clinic policies and protocols to gain the relevant experience in Venepuncture and be ultimately signed off by an experienced and qualified Phlebotomist.
Your instructor will carry out competency testing at the end of this course.
At the end of the course delegates should be able to:
- Understand anatomy and physiology and correct vein selection.
- Identify and describe equipment used for routine blood withdrawals.
- Describe and utilize the required steps to perform routine blood withdrawal.
- Describe actions that ensure safety and understand relevant professional and legal issues.
- Identify suitable vein selection and identify factors influencing this.
- Practice safely in terms of infection control and waste management.
- Recognise any complications arising and be able to take the appropriate action.
Language: This course is conducted in English. A strong understanding of the English language is required.
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For medical professionals only.