Phlebotomy, Venipuncture and Specimen Handling

This comprehensive phlebotomy course covers the essential skills for blood collection and specimen management, from basic venipuncture techniques to advanced specimen handling and preservation. Emphasizing patient comfort, safety, and quality assurance, it prepares learners to uphold the highest standards in patient care and laboratory practice.

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Phlebotomy, Venipuncture and Specimen Handling

7 Chapters

1 Hour

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About The Course

Learning Outcomes

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About The Course

This in-depth course provides a comprehensive overview of blood collection and specimen management, equipping learners with essential knowledge and skills to excel in the field of phlebotomy. Beginning with the fundamentals of phlebotomy, it defines the roles and responsibilities of phlebotomists and offers a detailed understanding of venous anatomy essential for performing successful venipuncture.

The course delves into a range of venipuncture techniques, with a strong emphasis on ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout the process. It also introduces key medical terminology relevant to phlebotomy, enhancing effective communication with patients and colleagues.

Building on these foundations, advanced modules guide learners through meticulous specimen handling processes—from collection and accurate labelling to preservation techniques that uphold the integrity of samples for laboratory analysis. Additionally, the course highlights the critical importance of proper specimen transport and storage, including specific temperature and timing requirements.

Quality assurance and control are thoroughly addressed, detailing documentation practices, record-keeping protocols, and the role of accreditation in maintaining high standards of phlebotomy practice. By integrating technical skills with best practices, the course fosters a strong understanding of ethical conduct and patient-centered care.

Ideal for those aiming to build a solid foundation in phlebotomy or seeking to refine their skills, this course ensures that learners are fully prepared to deliver exceptional patient care while meeting the rigorous standards of modern laboratories.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the scope and key practices of phlebotomy, including venipuncture and patient interaction.
Identify various blood collection tubes, their additives, and laboratory applications.
Assess patient conditions to select suitable venipuncture techniques.
Apply correct specimen labeling and preservation to ensure test accuracy.
Recognize the role of quality assurance and control in reliable diagnostics.
Evaluate causes of specimen rejection and strategies to prevent it.
Demonstrate effective communication with diverse patient populations.
Summarize safe specimen transport and storage practices.
Explain infection control measures and PPE use in phlebotomy.
Describe the importance of documentation and record-keeping for specimen traceability.

Course Modules

Chapter 1 Introduction to Phlebotomy

Chapter 2 Venipuncture Techniques

Chapter 3 Safety and Infection Control

Chapter 4 Patient Interaction and Communication

Chapter 5 Types of Laboratory Specimens

Chapter 6 Importance of Quality Assurance in Phlebotomy

Chapter 7 Summary

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