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About the course
A specialised theoretical and practical course that combines theory with hands-on training to teach and master the skills of collecting blood samples and drawing blood from veins using correct medical methods.
It focuses on giving trainees sound anatomical and professional foundations, safe handling of tools and specimens, and applying infection-control standards while reducing complications and common errors during the draw.
Who is this course for
Medical laboratory specialists and technicians.
Nursing staff and nursing technicians.
Students and graduates of health colleges and applied medical sciences who wish to acquire or sharpen practical clinical skills.
Healthcare practitioners involved in collecting biological samples and routine tests.
What the course covers
Theoretical topics:
Medical terminology used in specimen collection.
Tools and supplies required for specimen collection.
Principles of venipuncture.
Complications that may occur during specimen collection and how to manage them.
Correct order of draw for medical specimens (Order of Draw).
Practical topics:
Introduction to blood collection science and its applications.
Hands-on blood drawing skills and techniques.
Collecting samples from adults.
Priorities in specimen collection.
Common and overlooked errors during the draw and how to avoid them.
Rejected specimens and how to handle and document them.
Vein anatomy and choosing the right vein by priority.
Practicing proper infection-control procedures during blood draw to ensure patient and practitioner safety.
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