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Patient Injuries Caused by Phlebotomy

Tracking # 20-573007

$17.50

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

At the end of this course you will be able to:

  1. Discuss why phlebotomy injuries occur.
  2. Describe the injuries that can be caused by tourniquet application.
  3. Explain what a hematoma is and how it is caused.
  4. Describe what compartment syndrome is and the complications it can cause.
  5. Explain what phlebitis and thrombophlebitis are and describe the symptoms.
  6. Recall the signs and symptoms of nerve injury and list ways to prevent it from happening.
  7. List the sites that should be avoided when performing a venipuncture.
  8. Describe injuries that can be caused by tape removal and who is normally affected.

Course overview

Although most injuries from performing a blood draw are rare, they can and do occur. This course reviews injuries ranging from mild to serious, describing the signs and symptoms, and ways to prevent the injury from occurring.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

American Board of Clinical Chemistry

Clinical Chemistry Diplomate

2.5h Category 1

Molecular Diagnostics Diplomate

2.5h Category 1

Toxicological Chemistry Diplomate

2.5h Category 1

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

2.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

2.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

2.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

2.5h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Clinical Laboratory Director

2.5h General

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

2.5h General

Clinical Laboratory Technician

2.5h General

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

2.5h General

Public Health Director

2.5h General

Public Health Supervisor

2.5h General

Public Health Technician

2.5h General

Public Health Technologist

2.5h General

Florida Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h General

Registered Nurse

2.5h General

Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants

Certified Nursing Assistant

2.5h General

Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery

Licensed Midwife

2.5h General

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h General

Registered Professional Nurse

2.5h General

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2.5h Continuing education related to pharmacology

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

2.5h Continuing education related to nursing

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Clinical Lab Personnel

Cytotechnologist

2.5h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Generalist

2.5h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Laboratory Assistant

2.5h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Phlebotomist

2.5h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Specialist

2.5h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Technician

2.5h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Michigan Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer

2.5h General

Registered Nurse

2.5h General

Registered Nurse Special Volunteer

2.5h General

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

2.5h Continuing education related to nursing

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Hemodialysis Technician

2.5h Continuing education related to care and safety of the patient undergoing dialysis treatment

Certified Hemodialysis Technician II

2.5h Continuing education related to care and safety of the patient undergoing dialysis treatment

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

2.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h General

Registered Nurse

2.5h General

Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board

Laboratory Personnel

2.5h Continuing education pertaining to laboratory technology or laboratory management

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2.5h Clinical Management of Patients

Registered Nurse

2.5h Clinical Management of Patients

Wyoming Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2.5h General

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2.5h General

Certified Nurse Specialist

2.5h General

Certified Nursing Assistant

2.5h General

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2.5h General

Registered Nurse

2.5h General

Disclosure statements

Course Objectives

At the end of this course you will be able to:

  1. Discuss why phlebotomy injuries occur.
  2. Describe the injuries that can be caused by tourniquet application.
  3. Explain what a hematoma is and how it is caused.
  4. Describe what compartment syndrome is and the complications it can cause.
  5. Explain what phlebitis and thrombophlebitis are and describe the symptoms.
  6. Recall the signs and symptoms of nerve injury and list ways to prevent it from happening.
  7. List the sites that should be avoided when performing a venipuncture.
  8. Describe injuries that can be caused by tape removal and who is normally affected.

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