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Neonatal & Paediatric Phlebotomy

NEONATAL AND PAEDIATRIC PHLEBOTOMY COURSE GPT103E

ONLINE STUDY

Specialised techniques and skills associated with neonatal and paediatric blood draws

  • Nationally Recognised Qualification

  • OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced)

  • CPD Accredited - The CPD Certification Service

  • Follow-on from Introduction to Phlebotomy Course

  • Complements our Advanced Phlebotomy Course (Level 4 - FDSc level)

  • Expand your horizons and add new skills

  • Covers neonates, infants and child draws

  • Legal framework and consenting

  • Download a certificate on completion of your online course

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FOLLOWS ON FROM INTRODUCTION TO PHLEBOTOMY COURSE BUT ALSO OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

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Consent types and the law

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Human and environmental psychology

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Pain relief methods and options

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Specialised equipment for neonates and paediatric draws

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Anatomy & physiology covers area that are  specific to these groups

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Course-specific anatomy and physiology

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Tests and test groups

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Site Selection and Procedures - neonates

Site Selection and Procedures - paediatric

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Analytical Errors & trouble-shooting

Use your new Level 3 (advanced) to apply for specific phlebotomy roles or to add to your existing scope of work

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Appreciate Hygiene and IPC for neonates and paediatric patients

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Understand and follow through requests for new-born tests including metabolic disorders and screening groups

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Dermal puncture vs. venepuncture - how to choose

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Learn which collection systems to use optimally - capillary collection, lancets, Guthrie card and micro-bottles

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Analytical errors specific to these groups

About this course

Learning Outcomes

After the course

Online - Complete this eLearning course

online in the comfort of your home or work. Allow approx. 6-7 hours to complete.

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8 weeks - Stop and start your course when

it suits you. You have up to 8 weeks to complete (extendable on request)

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Validity - No expiry date, although recommended renewal in 18 months

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OCN Accredited at Level 3 (advanced)

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CPD Accredited (7 CPD points)

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WHO compliant

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Skills for Health - Directives HSC376,

CHS131 & MCN1

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