Phlebotomy Skills

Looking to expand your skills? Frontline's Basic Phlebotomy Skills course is the perfect add-on to any IV Therapy training for nurses. In this hands-on training, you'll learn the proper techniques for drawing blood, handling specimens, and more.

 

This is not a comprehensive phlebotomy training course that prepares you for national certification. This is meant to be a basic overview to increase a healthcare provider's current skill level.
This course was developed to help nurses who have not had proper training in the skill of drawing blood via venipuncture.  Help decrease rejected specimens and complications.

​Accurately collect specimens in accordance with the type of blood tube and specific requirements of the specimen.

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Online Modules:  (2 CEs)

FREE Download - "Blood Collection Tube Guide"

1. Introduction to Phlebotomy -

   1. PRINTABLE "Terms and Abbreviations"

2. Anatomy and Physiology

3. Infection Control and Safety in Phlebotomy

4. Equipment and Supplies

5. Patient Identification and Preparation

6. Venipuncture Techniques

7. Specimen Handling and Transportation

8. Tips for Dealing with Difficult Veins

9. Complications and Troubleshooting

10. Comprehensive Assessment

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In-Person Hands-on Skills Training Session:  (2 CEs)

1. Review and Handling of Equipment and Supply options

2. Learn what supplies to use how and when.

3. Practice venipuncture using a variety of manikins that provide blood return and tube filling with successful venipuncture.

4. Proper handling and care of specimens.

5. Tips to avoid rejected specimens.

6. Infection Control and Aseptic Technique

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Register Here for the In-person Hands-on Skills training, which includes the online training module.

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