Phlebotomy 101

About this Course

  • 66 students enrolled
  • 3 instructors

Course Description

This course is designed to assist you along your journey in learning the correct and safe techniques of phlebotomy. This course is for everyone interested in learning phlebotomy especially the medical students, newly trained phlebotomists, medical assistants, nursing students, nurses, and others. Upon completing the modules in this course, you will gain new or refresh your knowledge on phlebotomy, which can be applied in your daily practice.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Identify the various equipment used for phlebotomy.
2 ) Analyze the common errors in phlebotomy.
3 ) Identify the different types of blood collection tubes and determine the correct order of draw.
4 ) Practice the correct and safe phlebotomy techniques.

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 2 hours per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

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 Syllabus

Sub Topic 1: Organizing and transporting equipment
Sub Topic 2: Protective equipment
Sub Topic 3: Venepuncture equipment

Sub Topic 1: Blood collection tubes
Sub Topic 2: Order of draw
Sub Topic 3: Tests affected by additive contamination

Sub Topic 1: Preparing for phlebotomy
Sub Topic 2: Selecting the site for venepuncture
Sub Topic 3: Performing the venepuncture
Sub Topic 4: Safety precautions and risks reduction in phlebotomy

Sub Topic 1: Common errors in phlebotomy
Sub Topic 2: How to prevent phlebotomy errors
Sub Topic 3: Problems in phlebotomy and ways to overcome

Our Instructor

DR. ARJOANNA FARRA BINTI AZIZI

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

DR. FATHIMAH BINTI MOHAMAD

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

DR. NADZIMAH BINTI MOHD NASIR

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : This course is for everyone interested in learning phlebotomy especially the medical students, newly trained phlebotomists, nursing students, nurses, medical assistants and others.

A2 : No, the course has no specific prerequisites.

A3 : All you need is a computer or laptop with internet connection.

A4 : You will gain new or refresh your knowledge on phlebotomy that can be applied in daily practice.