Course Description: This course focuses on the techniques and skills required for blood drawing and patient interaction. Participants will learn about venipuncture, capillary collection, and proper handling of blood samples to ensure accurate diagnostic testing.
Course Outcomes:
- Develop proficiency in phlebotomy techniques.
- Perform venipuncture and capillary collection accurately.
- Ensure proper handling and labeling of blood samples.
- Implement infection control and safety protocols.
- Enhance patient interaction and communication skills.
Objectives:
- Identify key principles of phlebotomy.
- Perform venipuncture techniques proficiently.
- Conduct capillary blood collection accurately.
- Ensure proper handling, labeling, and transport of blood samples.
- Implement infection control and safety protocols in phlebotomy.
- Develop strategies for managing difficult draws.
- Educate patients about the blood draw process.
- Monitor and evaluate phlebotomy outcomes.
- Address common challenges in blood collection.
- Review case studies to apply phlebotomy skills in real-world settings.
Units:
- Introduction to Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture Techniques
- Capillary Blood Collection
- Handling and Labeling Blood Samples
- Infection Control and Safety in Phlebotomy
- Managing Difficult Draws
- Patient Education and Communication
- Monitoring Phlebotomy Outcomes
- Addressing Challenges in Blood Collection
- Case Studies and Practical Applications
