Phlebotomy 101: How to Successfully Draw Labs

Description

This two hour refresher course is designed to teach participants how to successfully draw blood in any healthcare setting and is for those who already draw labs in a clinical setting or for those whose scope of practice includes drawing labs.

The first portion of the course will review the basic fundamentals of phlebotomy and give detailed instruction on how to perform venipuncture, retrieve blood for laboratory tests, and correctly fill laboratory tubes.

The second portion of the course will be hands-on practice and validation of phlebotomy skills using task trainers.

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to describe indications for phlebotomy, discuss different methods used to obtain blood samples, list the supplies needed for a blood draw, demonstrate the step-by-step process for collecting a blood sample, and identify complications that can occur with phlebotomy procedures.

**Please note, this is NOT a phlebotomy certification course.

Target Audience

RN Refreshers, RNs, LPNs, Nursing Students, Certified Nursing Assistants & Medical Assistants

Objectives

• Describe indications for phlebotomy
• Discuss different methods to obtain blood samples
• List supplies needed for a blood draw
• Demonstrate step-by-step process for collecting a blood specimen
• Identify possible complications from phlebotomy
• Practice phlebotomy in a controlled environment

Faculty

• Katie Neligan, MSN, RN, CNL, PCCN