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Phlebotomy Training

INTRODUCTION TO PHLEBOTOMY COURSE (GPT003H)

ONLINE STUDY + 1 DAY CLASSROOM

Learn how to take blood ... train as a Phlebotomist

  • Nationally Recognised Qualification

  • No previous experience or qualifications needed

  • OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced)

  • CPD Accredited

  • Covers all steps up to live blood draw

  • Practise on artificial arm and fake blood!

  • Basic understanding of English language required

  • OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

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Course title: Introduction to Phlebotomy
OTC Programme Code: 3-PH1-014
Level 3 (Ireland Level 5)  Unit Code: CAF098

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PART 1 - ONLINE Theory: complete this part online (eLearning) at home or work and download a certificate of completion

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PART 2 - CLASSROOM Skills and Practical Development: Attend a classroom location for one full day

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78 UK & Eire training locations

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OCN Accredited at Level 3 (advanced)

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CPD Accredited (21 CPD points)

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Skills for Health (HSC376) & WHO compliant

Trains up to point of live blood collection

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

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Blood test types, collection systems, consent, legal requirements, blood composition, preventing collection and analytical errors.

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No other course required to draw blood from patients / clients (consenting adults)

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Progression route to advanced and cannulation courses as required

Safely and competently draw blood

from clients

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Understand the correct procedures to draw blood from a wide range of challenging situations

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Follow correct procedures dealing with handling errors

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Know which bottle types to use for different blood tests

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Meets or exceeds Skills for Health and WHO healthcare mandates

About this course

Learning Outcomes

After the course

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