Why this course is for you
In this lesson we will explore phlebotomy, the indications, the equipment and how to use it, complications that can occur and infection control methods.
At the completion of this lesson the participant will be able to
- Define phlebotomy
- Describe safety precautions related to phlebotomy
- Discuss required phlebotomy equipment
- State order in which blood specimens should be collected
- Describe tube additives and their uses
- Describe whole blood, serum and plasma samples
- Identify the veins used in phlebotomy, proper tube inversion, patient ID and phlebotomy methods
- Describe the capillary puncture procedure
- Identify complications related to phlebotomy
