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Basic Phlebotomy

Training Course Specifics
Summary: Anatomy, blood collection equipment and basic venipuncture technique, including procedural complications

Intended Audience: Laboratory and nursing staff who perform phlebotomy, and phlebotomy students

Length of Course: 1.5 hours

Number of Exam Questions: 10

Authors: Ruth E. McCall, BS, MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA)
Cathee M. Tankersley, MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA)
Joyce A. Behrens, MS, MT(ASCP)
Kathryn E. Piper
Dan Albay, BS
Sen Chiang, BS
Adam R. Orkand, BA
Michael L. Astion, MD, PhD

Continuing Education Credit
Number of credit hours: 1.5 hours
Accredited by: P.A.C.E. (State of California)
  State of Florida

Learning Objectives

 Discuss the function and structure of veins; identify the names and locations of the veins most suitable for phlebotomy.

List equipment and supplies needed to collect blood and discuss the correct use of each.

Describe the steps in performing a venipuncture procedure.

Discuss techniques and equipment used to minimize biohazard exposure.

Identify procedural errors and discuss remedies for each.

Identify complications associated with blood collection and discuss how to appropriately respond when each occurs.

Recognize suboptimal specimens and their effect on the quality of laboratory test results.


Course Outline 
Introduction
Overview
Learning Objectives
Anatomy
Equipment
Tubes
Needles
Tourniquets
Other
Venipuncture
Patient Introduction
Prepping
Blood Draw
Procedural Complications
Needle Insertion
Other Problems
Quality Assurance
Patient Complications
Suboptimal Specimens