Phlebotomy is a technological medical discipline which involves drawing blood from patients for blood analysis by using various techniques. Phlebotomists help doctors and nurses in patient care. A Phlebotomist will be in demand for as long as there is blood to donate, diseases to fight, patients to treat, and in-fact there is a growing need for phlebotomists in Canada. This hands on workshop refreshes the phlebotomy practices to be followed.
Course Content
Course Outline
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Anatomy and Physiology for Phlebotomy
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Medical Terminology for Phlebotomy
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Patient interaction and related legal
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Ethical and safety issues
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Patient identification and lab requisition form
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Venipuncture equipment and Vacuumized blood collection system
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Safety and Universal Precautions in handling the samples
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Administrative Steps of Phlebotomy
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Hands-on Practical training on blood and specimen collection
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Preparing blood collection site and proper managing of the collected samples