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Advanced Phlebotomy & Cannulation

ADVANCED PHLEBOTOMY & CANNULATION COURSE (GPT004E)

ONLINE

Take your phlebotomy

qualifications to the next level ...

  • Nationally Recognised Qualification

  • OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced)

  • CPD Accredited

  • Covers specialised and advanced phlebotomy techniques and practices

  • Comprehensively covers Peripheral IV Cannulation

  • Advanced qualification - additional credits

  • Phlebotomy training recommended but not essential

  • Basic understanding of English language required

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THIS COURSE IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS SEPARATE

CLASSROOM OR VIRTUAL CLASSROOM COURSES

1: Advanced Phlebotomy - Skills & Techniques - Level 4

2: Peripheral IV Cannulation - Level 3

COMPLETION OF INTRODUCTION TO PHLEBOTOMY

COURSE RECOMMENDED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL

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About this course

PART 1 online - Advanced Phlebotomy

Learn how to handle specialist blood tests

and requests including special procedures, geriatric patients, alternative environments and group leadership

PART 2 online - Cannulation

Covers Legal & Professional requirements, A&P, IPC, and full PIVC procedures

Phlebotomy - advanced techniques covered including POC (point of care) testing

Cannulation - comprehensive IV set-up

OCN Accredited at Level 3 (advanced)

Skills for Health & WHO compliant

SCORM compliant - Complete this course on laptop, ipad, tablet, mobile phone, computer, kindle etc.

Learning Outcomes

Phlebotomy techniques including POC testing, special procedures and handling requirements. Also train up to point of first cannulation (online video included)

Understand the procedures used to set up  a peripheral IV cannula

Covers all essential theory and skill-set development to meet current healthcare standards

Understand the special skills required to manage challenging patients. Geriatric techniques and specific issues.

Specialised test requests and associated handling requirements including forensics, drug trials and research projects.

Point of Care Testing  and examining 10 common POC test requests.

After the course

Follow through requests for uncommon blood tests and appreciate the specific handling requirements

Understand when and how to carry out POC testing

Understanding equipment types and appropriate choices

Safely and competently set up and maintain a peripheral  IV infusion

 

Correct client management before, during infusion and safe after-care

Understand and calculating fluid rates when performing IV cannulation

Appreciate legal and professional responsibilities, general phlebotomy management and leadership skills

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