Professional Phlebotomy Certificate Level 3

Name: Professional Phlebotomy Certificate Level 3
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(Phlebotomy for Medical Purposes)

Created byDr Nicholas James Pearce

Last updated 6/2023

English

What you'll learn

Graduates of this course will be able to independently undertake the safe and effective blood draw for beauty & aesthetic purposes.
Gain employment in this field either independently or under supervision of an appropriate licensed professional depending on where they live and or practice.
Graduates of this course may also take other advanced courses in Phlebotomy to become a Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant.
Entry to Advanced Aesthetics training e.g. PRP/Vampire Facials depending on the training and licensure requirements of their individual location/country.
Udemy graduates will be prepared to convert to a professional qualification in Phlebotomy.

Course content

1 section • 7 lectures • 1h 34m total length

Introduction to the aims of the course (syllabus). History of Phlebotomy.9:42
In this lecture we provide an overview of the syllabus, and course aims. Along with a brief introduction to the history of Phlebotomy and its current professional practice within the health and aesthetics industry.
Professional studies.39:38
In this lecture we visit important subjects within any health profession, such as ethics, consent, law, documentation, contra-indications and actions and how to deal with this. The importance of being an autonomous professional reflective and accountable practitioner in your own right.
Workflow cycles and minimising errors.8:55
In this lecture we discuss workflow cycles involved in phlebotomy practice, how and why it is important for patient diagnosis and care.
Applied anatomy. Physiology of arteries, veins and blood.6:56
In this lecture we will study the basic structure and function of the cardiovascular system including the heart, veins, arteries, capillaries, blood and how this knowledge is applied to professional phlebotomy practice.
Equipment. Lab tests, bottles & order of draw.12:36
In this lecture we will go through the equipment and supplies needed. As well as the departments and the tests that they undertake. Along with the specialist tubes and bottles, the colours and order of draw required.
Routine check list & practical simulation on practice arm. Errors & problems.12:13
In this lecture we go through the whole practical routine according to the performance criteria required to be a safe, and competent professional phlebotomist.
Turning your udemy certificate into a professional qualification.4:37
In this lecture, we explain the importance of turning your studies into a formally assessed and recognised professional qualification, to help you secure professional indemnity insurance and protect yourself from litigation, and exactly how you can do it.

Requirements

Non in particular but a good standard of literacy, numeracy, physical ability and motivation in order to reach the occupational and safety standards required to practice.

Description

Please read this description very carefully. It tells you what this course is designed for and what it is not designed for!

This Udemy course was re-designed from an accredited UK course and would carry the same theory weighting once completed.

This course is set at level 3, (Professional/A level standard in the UK) for approximately 5 CPD points = to 50 hours of study.

This course contains underpinning theory and some practical tasks which the learner will be directed to undertake. They may find it useful to obtain a practice arm and some basic equipment in order to undertake the practicals along with the instructional videos. Practice makes perfect...

This course is the theory part of an accredited course. Graduates wishing to pursue a career in this field will need to complete practical training and formal assessment also according to the licensing or qualification requirements of this profession in their country.

In the UK for example it is required in the NHS that a minimum of 10 successful, and witnessed blood draws are required before the practitioner is allowed to undertake this procedure on their own without supervision. This may be different where you are. You may be able to get a doctor, nurse or other health care professional with phlebotomy experience to witness these blood draws to build your portfolio of practical evidence to show potential employers.

This course is designed for people who wish to enter into the field of taking blood for medical purposes, and therefore they will learn about all the bottles, colors, and reagents for the different types of blood tests requested by medical staff. Graduates are trained to and may work independently, or in some countries may need to work under the supervision of a licensed health professional.

This course covers the theory and practical aspects of undertaking the phlebotomy process from start to finish in a safe and competent manner as a professional.

Therefore the graduate could either seek employment working with or for a licensed practitioner who needed an assistant to perform this particular procedure to a high standard without any supervision. Or you could be self-employed, contracted, or employed by someone to undertake this specialist role on their behalf either on-site at their clinic or domiciliary (home) visits.

This course is an ideal starting point for those wishing to undertake further training in Platelet Rich Plasma / Vampire Facials etc where they are allowed to perform these treatments independently or under the direct supervision of a licensed professional as may be legally required. There is a full course available in Phlebotomy and PRP (Vampire Facials) that comes with a non-medical phlebotomy course already on.

Lecture 1. Introduction and syllabus. History of Phlebotomy.

Lecture 2. Professional studies e.g. hygiene, ethics, consent, health & safety.

Lecture 3. Workflow cycles and minimising errors.

Lecture 4. Applied anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system and blood functions.

Lecture 5. Equipment, supplies, bottles, tests, departments and order of draw.

Lecture 6. Practical simulation on a fake arm. Routine check list. Performance criteria.

Written and produced by a qualified health care professional.

Who this course is for:

The complete beginner who has no training or experience in this field.
This may also be useful as a revision or CPD course for those already practising.
Student nurses, doctors and other health care professionals may find this course useful.