January 30, 2025@ 10:21 PM
Upon Completion of this course students should be able to gain expertise in collection and processing of blood and other samples, Lab Specimens acceptance and rejection criteria, followed communication skills with patients, laboratory personnel and other health care professionals, by understanding role of phlebotomist in health care setup.
It will provide a solid basis in both theoretical framework and practical hands-on experience through its teaching methodology. This certificate course aims to fulfill the increasing demand of phlebotomists in Health care system, Private Labs etc.
Phlebotomists work mainly in hospitals, private laboratories, and clinics. Phlebotomists who collect blood donations sometimes travel to different offices or sites to set up mobile donation centers. Some phlebotomists travel to long-term care centers or patients' homes.
Blood tests are an integral part of diagnostic procedures, helping health professionals to check for specific illnesses. Blood tests allow doctors and physicians to determine whether a patient’s organs function well and enable them to diagnose a specific disease and develop a treatment plan.
This course is designed to prepare you for employment in the expanding areas of health care The participants completing this course will have opportunities to work inside the country as well as outside especially in the Middle East in different domains .
Sr.No |
Topics / Modules |
Instructions |
1 |
Module 1: Introduction to Phlebotomy Overview of Phlebotomy Historical Perspective Importance of Phlebotomy in Healthcare Professionalism and Ethics |
Theory +Lab |
2 |
Module 2: Anatomy and Physiology Cardiovascular System Blood Composition Veins and Arteries Blood Circulation |
Theory +Lab |
3 |
Module 3: Infection Control and Safety Standard Precautions Hand Hygiene Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Bloodborne Pathogens |
Theory +Lab |
4 |
Module 4: Medical Terminology Common Medical Terms in Phlebotomy Abbreviations and Acronyms Interpretation of Laboratory Reports |
Theory |
5 |
Module 5: Equipment and Supplies Phlebotomy Tools Types of Needles Blood Collection Tubes Tourniquets and Lancets |
Theory +Lab |
6 |
Module 6: Venipuncture Techniques Patient Identification Site Selection Needle Insertion and Withdrawal |
Theory +Lab |
Blood Collection Methods (Vacuum Tubes, Syringe, Butterfly) |
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7 |
Module 7: Capillary Blood Collection Capillary Puncture Procedures Capillary Blood Sampling Devices Pediatric and Geriatric Considerations |
Theory +Lab |
8 |
Module 8: Special Collection Procedures Blood Cultures Glucose Testing Therapeutic Phlebotomy Point-of-Care Testing |
Lab +Theory |
9 |
Module 9: Complications and Troubleshooting Hematomas and Bruising Nerve Injury Infiltration Patient Reactions |
Theory |
10 |
Module 10: Ǫuality Assurance and Documentation Proper Labeling and Handling of Specimens Ǫuality Control Measures Documentation and Record-Keeping |
Theory |
11 |
Module 11: Communication Skills Patient Interaction and Communication Dealing with Anxious or Difficult Patients Team Collaboration |
Theory +Lab |
12 |
Module 12: Legal and Ethical Issues Patient Rights and Privacy Informed Consent Legal Aspects of Phlebotomy Practice |
Lab +Theory |
Final Exam |
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