PHLEBOTOMY PROTEGES PATHWAY COURSE
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INTRODUCTION
Key Course Components
- Define venepuncture-Introduction to venepuncture as the process of puncturing a vein to collect blood samples for diagnostic purposes
- Discuss Accountability & Consent -Understand the importance of obtaining informed consent from patients and the legal & ethical responsibilities assisted with performing venepuncture.
- Anatomy and Physiology: Understanding of the circulatory system and vein anatomy: Labelling the anatomy of veins, assessing & selecting suitable sizes for venepuncture, and identifying sites to be avoided.
- Describe the scenarios not to take blood -Identify situations where venipuncture may contra indicated or precautions need to be taken, such as when the patient has compromised veins or is at risk of bleeding
- Blood Collection Techniques: Methods for venipuncture, capillary puncture, and handling of specimens.
- Order Of Draw- Explain the order of draw and its importance–Learn about the proper sequence of collecting different types of blood tubes and its significance in preventing sample contaminator or interference
- Safety and Compliance: Training in infection control, patient identification, and legal aspects of blood collection.
- Equipment Handling: Proper use of needles, syringes, tourniquets, and other phlebotomy tools and list equipment require venepuncture.
- Patient Interaction: Techniques for calming patients, managing difficult draws, and ensuring patient comfort.
- Laboratory Procedures: Understanding the laboratory processes, labeling, and handling of specimens.
- Discuss & practice skills such as Timing such as the less dominant, tourniquet usage & angles of needle insertion
Course Content
INTRODUCTION
MODULE 1 PART 1
MODULE 2 – GUIDE TO ANATOMY- PHYSIOLOGY & BASIC ANATOMY
MODULE 3 – THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS
MODULE 4 – PHLEBOTOMY PROCEDURE
MODULE 5 -QUALITY ASSURANCE IN PHLEBOTOMY
MODULE 6 – KNOWLEDGE & FAMILIARISATION OF DIFFRENT NEEDLES & EQUIPMENT
MODULE 7- LEGAL & ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN HEALTH & PHLEBOTOMY
MODULE 8 – HEALTH, SAFETY, AND HYGIENE
MODULE 9 – CURRENT TRENDS & INNOVATION IN PHLEBOTOMY
MODULE 10 – NAVIGATING COMPLICATIONS & TROUBLE SHOOTING IN PHLEBOTOMY
MODULE 11 – HANDS ON ACTION- VEIN PALPITATION
MODULE 12 Part 1 – PHLEBOTOMY CASE STUDIES
MODULE 13 – COMMON PHLEBOTOMY INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
MODULE 14 – COMMON PHLEBOTOMY TERMS AND MEANING
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