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Phlebotomy Workshop

Program Overview

Phlebotomy pertains to the science of drawing blood from a patient, mostly from veins for clinical or medical testing, transfusions, donations, or research. Phlebotomists collect blood primarily by performing venipunctures.

Program Schedule

There are no upcoming events.

*This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

Highlights

  • Be able to describe the anatomy relevant to venepuncture
  • Know the contraindications to venepuncture
  • Be able to describe the technique of venepuncture
  • Understand the safety aspects relating to venepuncture

Course Outline

  • Anatomy and Physiology for Phlebotomy
  • Medical Terminology for Phlebotomy
  • Patient interaction and related legal, ethical and safety issues
  • Patient identification and lab requisition form
  • Venipuncture equipment and Vacuumized blood collection system
  • Safety and Universal Precautions in handling the samples
  • Administrative Steps of Phlebotomy
  • Hands-on Practical training on blood and specimen collection
  • Preparing blood collection site and proper managing of the collected samples