Phlebotomy

Online learning

Areas of study include: Health and Safety Associated with Phlebotomy in Aesthetics Anatomy and Physiology of the arm

Infection control principles

Potential complications during and after taking blood

Needle stick injuries

Correct sharps disposal

Practical Application of Phlebotomy Appropriate site selection of good and bad veins

Correctly apply a tourniquet

Common types of equipment used in venipuncture and how to use them

Correct process of taking blood

Use the vacutainer system to collect a blood sample

Importance of Correct Patient/Client Identification and Informed Consent Appropriate patient/client consent and informed consent

Inform patient/client of expected consequences and time-scales

Prerequisites Anatomy and physiology.

This is one of the mandatory units that you have to take before proceeding to our Platelet Rich Plasma training programmes. Areas of study include: Health and Safety Associated with Phlebotomy in Aesthetics Anatomy and Physiology of the