Advanced Phlebotomy
Instructor:
Victoria Robbe, BS, MT(ASCP); Adam Orkand, BA; Joyce A. Behrens, MS MT(ASCP); David Chou, MD; Michael L. Astion, MD, PhD
Contact Hours:
1.0
Date:
January 01, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Description:
Venipuncture techniques for alternate sites, and skin puncture and blood culture collection procedures for laboratory and nursing staff who perform phlebotomy, and phlebotomy students.
Learning Objectives:
- List the equipment and supplies needed for blood collection and describe the correct use of each.
- Describe the steps in performing venipuncture procedures from alternative sites (e.g. wrist, ankle) using a butterfly needle.
- Describe the steps in performing a skin puncture procedure.
- Describe the steps in performing a blood culture procedure.