
Learn the procedures and skills required to specialize in phlebotomy with this free online diploma course. Phlebotomy is the surgical involvement of a needle taking or introducing fluid to a body be that blood or medicine. With this course, you will learn the responsibilities involved in being involved in such an important task. Equipment, safety measures and procedures are vital to know as well as what blood is made up of. Complications can arise in any role so we will prepare you with techniques to overcome these difficulties.
| Course Category | Education |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world's largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Summarize the knowledge, skills and guidelines needed for specializing in phlebotomy • Identify the primary responsibilities of a phlebotomist and discuss venipuncture techniques • Recall medical terminology that involves drawing blood for lab testing • Discuss infection control, safety standards and how to prevent hematomas and nerve damage • Recognize modern diagnostic methods and the latest lab technology • Describe precautions to take for patients with special needs and appropriate ways to communicate with patients. |
| Course Code | 3295 |



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