Phlebotomy Procedures
for Drawing Blood Samples
Description
This program will provide the participant
with comprehensive knowledge on proper techniques for drawing peripheral
blood samples. The current OSHA Regulations and the Standard of Care will
also be discussed. Each participant will have multiple opportunities to
demonstrate proper blood sampling techniques on models.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this program
the participant will be able to:
- identify
the layers of the vein wall
- demonstrate
steps for drawing blood
- identify
legal implications of blood sampling
Course Content:
7:30 AM Registration
8:00 Vein Anatomy
8:30
Vein Identification
Median Cephalic
Median Cubital
9:30
Arteries and Nerves of the Forearm
Radial Artery
Median Nerve
10:00 BREAK
10:15
Criteria for Site Selection
Vein Location
Vein Condition
10:45 Blood Collection Tube Selection
11:15 Order of the Draw
11:30 LUNCH (on your own)
12:30 PM
Blood Collection Systems
Butterfly - Syringe - Vacutainer
1:00 Phlebotomy Procedure Using a Vacutainer
2:30 BREAK
2:45
Phlebotomy Complications
Hematoma - Hemolysis
3:30 Individualized Skill Validation
4:30 PM
Award Certificates