PHLEBOTOMY SKILLS

Course overview

The purpose of this course is to provide the healthcare worker/ professionals, with an understanding of Phlebotomy skills, the reasons for Phlebotomy, brief review of integumentary system and how it relates to Phlebotomy. This course will also provide the participant with knowledge relating to the vascular system, legal and professional standards, infection control, accidents/ incidents that can arise through venipuncture procedures and to teach the learner how to handle complications when they occur. This course will be provided through classroom lectures, video skills and hands on training in venipuncture techniques, and blood draw. The participant will perform venipuncture technique /lab draws on manikins within the classroom/lab. as well as Tourniquet application and vein selection practice sessions (on individuals), Phlebotomy practice sessions include: drawing blood via vacutainer, butterfly and syringe methods (mannequin). This is a great opportunity for LPNs and RN who need to refresh or for new grads who are eager to learn more. This course is approved for all Nurses: LPN, RN, ARNP, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Graduate Nurses.