Medical Phlebotomy Training Course

Course Overview

Advanta Safety, in association with Bloodworks, would like to introduce our new Medical Phlebotomy Training Course. This programme covers the skills of Adult Venepuncture & Hand Hygiene and has been specifically designed for medical and healthcare personnel - doctors, nurses, midwives, advanced paramedics, pharmacists and dentists, and is in accordance with HSE guidelines and protocols.

This is a one-day practical workshop delivered by experienced and certified Phlebotomists. Classes are small (9 participants max. per course) to allow for time, emphasis and practice on participants developing excellent phlebotomy skills. This course takes place at Bloodworks, 102 Strand St, Townparks, Skerries, Co. Dublin, K34 NX50.

Successful participants will receive an Advanta Safety & Bloodworks Adult Venepuncture & Hand Hygiene Certificate confirming their success in completing clinical knowledge of the Adult Venepuncture Programme and will be deemed competent in the clinical work environment and in the skill of Adult Venepuncture.

Topics Covered

A background to Phlebotomy
Health & Safety Issues
Infection Control
Informed Consent
Anatomy & Physiology of the arm
Site Selection
Complications
Safe Disposal of Sharps
Needle Stick Injuries

Your instructor will carry out competency testing at the end of this course.

This programme can also be delivered to groups onsite at Nursing Homes, GP Practices, Dental Practices, Pharmacies, Colleges etc. Please contact us for a quote for a private course for a group.