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Phlebotomy Module 1: Anatomical Foundations in Venipuncture
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Blood Tubes, Colours & Additives
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Infection Control & Clinical Safety
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Site preparation & error prevention
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Order of draw and equipment selection
This online course prepares Community Paramedics with the foundational knowledge and clinical principles required to safely perform phlebotomy and specimen collection prior to participation in skills lab and clinical practice. Learners will develop knowledge of relevant anatomy and physiology, venous and capillary blood collection, blood collection tubes and additives, equipment selection, order of draw, patient identification and care, infection prevention and control, site preparation, and safe venipuncture techniques. The course also addresses specimen integrity, pre-analytical errors, difficult blood draws, complications, specimen processing, handling, storage and transport, documentation, medical terminology, and considerations for patients with complex or special needs. Content is aligned with the Canadian Phlebotomy Technicians Group (CPTG) examination outcomes and provides the theoretical foundation necessary for learners to demonstrate safe, effective, and evidence-informed phlebotomy practice during subsequent skills lab and clinical experiences.
Describe the relevant anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, cardiovascular, and circulatory systems as they relate to blood collection and phlebotomy practice.
Identify commonly used venipuncture sites and distinguish veins from arteries using appropriate anatomical landmarks and patient assessment.
Select appropriate blood collection tubes, additives, equipment, and antiseptic agents based on the laboratory test ordered and the patient's clinical needs.
Explain and apply the correct order of draw, tube inversion requirements, discard-tube indications, and other procedures necessary to maintain specimen integrity.
Demonstrate knowledge of infection prevention, personal protective equipment, sharps safety, biohazardous waste disposal, and procedures for managing exposure or collection-related injuries.
Apply principles of patient identification, informed consent, communication, positioning, comfort, and pre-collection assessment to promote safe and patient-centred specimen collection.
Describe appropriate venipuncture and dermal puncture procedures, including site preparation, vein selection and stabilization, tourniquet application, needle insertion, specimen collection, and post-puncture care.
Recognize and address common challenges and complications associated with blood collection, including difficult draws, hemolysis, hemoconcentration, hematoma, bleeding, and vasovagal reactions.
Explain appropriate procedures for specimen handling, processing, centrifugation, storage, packaging, documentation, and transport to maintain specimen quality and laboratory test accuracy.
Apply relevant phlebotomy terminology, abbreviations, safety standards, and clinical guidelines to support competent and evidence-informed practice in the community paramedicine setting.
$408.00
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