Blood Collection
The Blood Collection course is a combined online theoretical with a 3-hour hands-on practical workshop providing participants with the knowledge and skills required to perform this procedure where appropriate in clinical practice.
Description
The Blood Collection course is a combined online theoretical with a 3-hour hands-on practical
activity to reinforce the online learning providing participants the knowledge and skills required to perform this procedure. Ample practice is provided using the Vacutainer blood collection system, with realistic training arms.
Course content
- Small group teaching covers:
- Anatomy of the upper limb identifying vessels indicated for blood taking
- Demonstration and practice into a life-like cannulation arm using aseptic technique.
- Choice of the type and size of access systems, site choice and patient preparation.
- Clinical risks & complications
- Assessment is both practical and written with a multiple-choice questionnaire.
Whats Included
- 3 hour instruction by a practicing phlebotomist.
- Small group teaching – max. group size 6
- Hands on practice with realistic IV cannulation arms – adult & paediatric.
- Light Refreshments
- e-Learning Access given 2 weeks prior to course date
Suitable for
Doctors, nurses and allied health professionals requiring up-skilling in blood collection technique.
Prerequisites
Recent employment in a clinical environment.
Continuing Education
NMBA: 5 CPD points for nurses & midwives. (2 hours e-learning and assessment, 3 hours workshop)