Blood Withdrawal Refresher Course

This two day class is designed for individuals who would like to refresh their blood draw skills. These are individuals who may not have any medical background but are wishing to enter into the medical field.

Nurses, medical assistants, phlebotomists, patient care technicians, and other healthcare professionals are also a large part of the class.

There are lots of hands-on skills and live blood draws to meet the objectives of the class.

This class is not for those looking for a state certification, but can also serve as a preparatory class for those who wish to enroll in a phlebotomy technician class.

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Upon the completion of this course, students will:

• Describe the anatomy of the skin, the microscopic structure of the vein and the location of veins in the upper and lower extremities of the body
• Explain the universal precautions for infection control
• Explain the preparation and immobilization of the venipuncture site
• Explain local and systemic reactions and interventions.
• Explain methods of blood withdrawal which are venipunture, skin puncture (capillary blood withdrawal) and arterial puncture
• Describe the different safety measures during blood withdrawal
• Explain the possible complications as well as possible interventions for each complication episode
• Describe the preparation of the withdrawal site
• Explain the proper documentation associated with blood withdrawal
• Describe the legal aspects of blood withdrawal

Demonstrate the following:

1. Preparation of equipment for blood withdrawal
2. Knowledge of the safety factors
3. Choice of a vein
4. Choice of the device for blood withdrawal
5. Techniques of venipuncture
6. Preparation of the venipuncture site
7. Preparation of the equipment
8. Universal precautions for infection control

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