Phlebotomists are specially trained certified healthcare professional that typically work in the NHS/Private hospitals or blood banks. As a phlebotomist, you will take blood samples from patients. The samples are examined in a laboratory and the results can be used to diagnose diseases and conditions.

 

We specialise in core-competency skill training for medical practitioners, healthcare workers and those wishing to enter the medical arena with the necessary basic skills to gain new employment opportunities.

 

The nearest intensive phlebotomy course on 20 March 2016 will take place at 65 Westcroft Square, London, W6 0TA between 10am and 5pm (lunch provided). In a small group you will be instructed in how to take blood ensuring that you adhere to strict infection control principles and policies.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 

By the end of the phlebotomy course, candidates will be able to:

• Demonstrate appropriate infection control principles when performing phlebotomy.

• Understand the competencies set out in CHS132 (National Occupational Standard for Obtaining Venous Blood Samples).

• Understand the legal aspects of phlebotomy.

• Use the vacutainer system to collect a blood sample.

• List the potential complications during and after taking blood.

• Take blood from a real person under supervision.

 

COURSE OUTLINE

 

• The session will begin with a theoretical component including all competencies set out in CHS132 (National Occupational Standard for Phlebotomy) followed by demonstrations and then practise.

• Participants will practise on simulation arms.

• You will be given ample opportunity to practise on the manikins.

• Once confident at taking blood from the manikin you will have the opportunity to take blood from a fellow participant providing they give consent.

• You will have the opportunity to use the vacutainer blood taking systems.

 

CERTIFICATION AND OTHER DETAILS

 

On completion of the course, you will receive a certificate confirming that you have attended the course and achieved the above objectives and will be awarded the PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE.

 

We also offer live bleed sessions leading to the award of the PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE; Supervised phlebotomy in a clinical setting on real patients is required by the NHS policies to achieve full proficiency in this skill; Once completed you will have all of the knowledge skills and certificate necessary to work as a phlebotomist.