Introduction to Phlebotomy

AboutDid you know that the job market for a phlebotomist is one of the fastest growing industries out there, with a 20-30% growth predicted over the next ten years? Phlebotomy, also called blood draw or venipuncture, is the surgical practice of using a needle to take blood from a vein. A licensed phlebotomist can work in medical centers or blood drives, where they use their skills in phlebotomy to take blood from patients which are then sent to a laboratory.This course is your first step towards becoming a certified phlebotomy technician. Whether you are an aspiring student or already a licensed phlebotomy technician, you can get the steps for how to provide a successful venipuncture attempt from start to finish. While this course will not provide you with a formal qualification to practice professionally, it is a great starting point.Taught by former army nurse and medic Mark D. Ingram, you’ll learn the importance of your phlebotomy technique, how to greet patients, how to perfect your tourniquet, and step-by-step the process of drawing blood from a vein.Start a career helping others with this online Introduction to Phlebotomy course.In this course, you will learn:How to safely perform a venipuncture from the antecubital regionHow to perfect your technique to avoid blunders and accidentsHow to greet clients and keep them comfortableDifferent techniques for applying your tourniquetHow to anchor the vein and prepare the needleRecommended Study Time: 25 hours. Completion is recognised with 25 CPD points. See our Accreditation section for more information and to explore all of the certification options available.RequirementsInternational Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.LessonsModule 1: Getting StartedCourse IntroductionShadow VideoModule 2: First StepsFirst StepSecond StepModule 3: Tourniquet TechniqueTourniquet Technique ITourniquet Technique IIModule 4: Getting ReadyPreparing the MaterialChoosing the PlaceSanitizationApplying the TourniquetAnchoring the VeinPreparing the NeedleInsertion AngleDrawing BloodModule 5: ConclusionThank Your PatientRyan’s First AttemptGoodbye and Thank YouCareerWho is this course for?Anyone who is interested in pursuing a career as a phlebotomist, but does not know where to start.Medical candidates or entry level technicians, EMT's and/or nurses who need to learn how to obtain a blood specimen from the antecubital fossa region.Career pathUse this course as a first step to get knowledge on how phlebotomy works before pursuing a career as a phlebotomist, EMT, or Nurse.If you are already a practicing medical professional, use this course to freshen up your skills in blood draw.