Phlebotomy – Competency Based (Intermediate)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course provides the background required to properly understand the techniques involved in phlebotomy. It includes the basic knowledge of human anatomy, the relevant functions of the clinical laboratory, principles of infection control, personnel protection and relevant techniques to safely and efficiently perform phlebotomy.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, the learners must be able to:

• define the roles and responsibilities of a phlebotomist
• describe the clinical laboratory and the specimens it requires
• identify the hazards and protocols associated in the hospital environment
• describe the principles of infection control
• perform phlebotomy (Vacutainer and WIS method) on a live subject
• identify the procedural complications associated with phlebotomy
• define the principles of proper specimen and handling
• identify the legal implications associated with phlebotomy

COURSE TOPICS

1. Introduction to phlebotomy
2. Anatomy and physiology
3. Infection control
4. Work safety
5. Venipuncture equipment
6. Evacuated collection tubes
7. Venipuncture procedure
8. Venipuncture complications
9. Factors that affect sample integrity
10. Specimen transport, handling, and processing
11. Special population of patients
12. Dermal puncture procedure
13. Introduction to the clinical laboratory
14. Legal aspects involving phlebotomy

ASSESSMENT

• Written theory test – MCQ / 25 points with 80% passing score
• Practical test – for Vacutainer and Winged Infusion set (WIS) method

Entry Requirement

• Communicates well in English
• Medical report indicating the trainee is negative for HIV and hepatitis B, tested within 3 months prior to course commencement.

CERTIFICATE AWARDED

Participants that met the minimum attendance and passed the theory and practical assessments will receive a “Certificate of Attendance” by Parkway College.

Participants awarded with a “Certificate of Attendance” for the phlebotomy course and independently completed 50 documented successful phlebotomy procedures will be awarded with a “Certificate of Achievement” in Phlebotomy by Parkway College.

The course is designed for learners with or without prior healthcare training or experience who wants to perform venipuncture for patients in the clinical setting.

Entry Requirements:

• Communicates well in English
• Medical report indicating the trainee is negative for HIV and hepatitis B, tested within 3 months prior to course commencement.