Introduction to Phlebotomy
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- Proof of Completion - Free
- Certificate of Achievement - £18.99
- ICOES Digital Certificate - £23.99
- ICOES Certificate - Hard Copy - £29.99
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - £39.99
- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
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Overview
id 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.
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Description
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.
Who 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.
Requirements
This Phlebotomy course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.
Career path
- Use 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.
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Certificates
Proof of Completion
Digital certificate - Included
Certificate of Achievement
Digital certificate - £18.99
ICOES Digital Certificate
Digital certificate - £23.99
ICOES Certificate - Hard Copy
Hard copy certificate - £29.99
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Digital certificate - £39.99
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