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:
  1. List the equipment and supplies needed for blood collection and describe the correct use of each.
  2. Describe the steps in performing venipuncture procedures from alternative sites (e.g. wrist, ankle) using a butterfly needle.
  3. Describe the steps in performing a skin puncture procedure.
  4. Describe the steps in performing a blood culture procedure.