Description
A background to phlebotomy
Health and safety in phlebotomy
Infection control
Informed consent
Anatomy and physiology of the arm
Site selection – good and bad veins
Complications that can arise when taking blood
Needle stick Injuries; what they are and what to do
How and where to correctly apply a tourniquet
What is expected of a phlebotomist
The importance of correct patient identification and informed consent
The technique of venipuncture
The process of taking blood
The correct use of safer sharps
Next dates:
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