Phlebotomy

For people wanting to undertake phlebotomy

Whole days training covering

• What is phlebotomy.

• Why we undertake phlebotomy

• Safe phlebotomy procedure including basic anatomy and physiology , and draw technique

• Equipment detail and how to assemble and use

• Infection prevention and control

• What goes in what bottle

• Order of tests taken

• Labelling and documentation

• Overcoming difficult veins

  Practical afternoon where learners will be encouraged to attempt technique in simulated set up – small groups working together on a simulation arm , supervised practice and help solving any concerns – with the aim that learners will feel confident with the correct procedure to apply tourniquet and palpate the veins  and be successful on the simulated arm .

Finish with policies and protocols , needlestick injuries care of the patient post phlebotomy, competency booklets and guidance re supervised practice

All learners MUST have a nominated supervisor who will assess their practice and sign off their competency booklets