• To identify and describe materials and equipment needed in performing the phlebotomy procedure
• To be aware with the various phlebotomy sites which are considered acceptable and not acceptable
• To perform with a high degree of mastery and efficiency every required step of the phlebotomy process
• To recall the safety issues related to the performance of phlebotomy

Course Details

• Legislation and National Guidelines
• Code of Professional Conduct
• RCN Principles of Nursing Practice
• Roles and Responsibility
• Principles of Consent for Treatment
• Risk Assessment
• Patient preparation
• Anatomy and physiology of blood vessels
• Common venepuncture sites
• Factors influencing vein selection
• Hazards of venepuncture
• Complications
• Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI)
• Infection prevention and control
• Infection prevention and control
• Performing phlebotomy procedure
• Preparing the procedure in outpatient setting
• In patient areas and wards
• Identify dietary restrictions
• Phlebotomy equipment
• Patient position
• Selecting venepuncture site
• Specimen collection procedures
• Contaminated Phlebotomy Equipment
• Skin preparation
• Unsuccessful blood collection
• Availability of appropriate supplies and protective equipment
• Availability of appropriate supplies and protective equipment
• Safe use and Disposal of Sharps
• Blood collection systems and devices
• After care procedure
• Labelling
• Factors that increase the risk of haemolysis Assessment, selection and identification of vein
• Transporting the specimen
• Selecting the length of lancet
• Complication in capillary sampling
• Implementing best phlebotomy practice
• Blood spillage
• Performing Phlebotomy(Venepuncture) using butterfly needle set
• Dermal Puncture sites
• Dermal puncture procedure
• Documentation and record keeping
• Phlebotomy (Venepuncture) PracticalDemonstration
• Practical Demonstration with Supervision
• Knowledge and Skills Competency Assessment