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Advanced Phlebotomy & Cannulation

ADVANCED PHLEBOTOMY & CANNULATION COURSE (GPT004E)
ONLINE STUDY

Take your phlebotomy

qualifications to the next level ...

  • Nationally Recognised Qualification

  • OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced)

  • CPD Accredited

  • Covers specialised and advanced phlebotomy techniques and practices

  • Comprehensively covers Peripheral IV Cannulation

  • Advanced qualification - additional credits

  • Download a digital certificate on completion

  • Basic understanding of English language required

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LOOKING TO ADD PRACTICAL TRAINING?

 

ALSO AVAILABLE AS SEPARATE CLASSROOM OR

VIRTUAL CLASSROOM COURSES:

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1: Advanced Phlebotomy Course - Level 4

2: Peripheral IV Cannulation Course - Level 3

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COMPLETION OF INTRODUCTION TO PHLEBOTOMY

COURSE RECOMMENDED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL

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About this course

PART 1 online - Advanced Phlebotomy

Learn how to handle specialist blood tests

and requests including special procedures, geriatric patients, alternative environments and group leadership

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PART 2 online - Cannulation

Covers Legal & Professional requirements, A&P, IPC, and full PIVC procedures

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Phlebotomy - advanced techniques covered including POC (point of care) testing

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Cannulation - comprehensive IV set-up

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OCN Accredited at Level 3 (advanced)

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Skills for Health & WHO compliant

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SCORM compliant - Complete this course on laptop, ipad, tablet, mobile phone, computer, kindle etc.

Learning Outcomes

Phlebotomy techniques including POC testing, special procedures and handling requirements. Also train up to point of first cannulation (online video included)

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Understand the procedures used to set up  a peripheral IV cannula

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Covers all essential theory and skill-set development to meet current healthcare standards

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Understand the special skills required to manage challenging patients. Geriatric techniques and specific issues.

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Specialised test requests and associated handling requirements including forensics, drug trials and research projects.

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Point of Care Testing  and examining 10 common POC test requests.

After the course

Follow through requests for uncommon blood tests and appreciate the specific handling requirements

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Understand when and how to carry out POC testing

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Understanding equipment types and appropriate choices

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Safely and competently set up and maintain a peripheral  IV infusion

 

​Correct client management before, during infusion and safe after-care

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Understand and calculating fluid rates when performing IV cannulation

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Appreciate legal and professional responsibilities, general phlebotomy management and leadership skills

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