Part 1 – Theoretical + Practical Session (ultra-modern simulation equipment)

Unit 1 Introduction to Phlebotomy:

• Introduction to Phlebotomy
• Role & Responsibilities of the Phlebotomist
• Understand the Phlebotomy in Medical Terminology
• Phlebotomy equipment & how to use it
• Explain the procedure of Venepuncture & Capillary Sampling, and the most common

Unit 2 Infection Control & Legal issues in Phlebotomy:

• Understand the infection types and various methods to prevent and control in a healthcare setting
• Explain How to ensure health and safety at the workplace to perform the venepuncture
• Understand Legal Issues in Phlebotomy and their implications for phlebotomists
• Understand Elements of Quality Assurance in Phlebotomy

Unit 3 Applying Basic Phlebotomy Skills and Techniques using ultra-modern simulation equipment:

• Applying hand washing techniques in the healthcare environment
• Using precautions for infection prevention and control
• Applying tourniquet
• Applying Cannulation techniques & venepuncture
• Applying Basic Phlebotomy Practices and Techniques

Part 2: Advanced Practical Session/Live Blood Session (In GP Clinic)

Unit 4:  Applying Advanced Phlebotomy Skills and Techniques (Advanced Practical Session) in Clinical Atmosphere

In the Part 2/Advanced Practical Session in GP Clinic, you will learn the complete Phlebotomist’s role and we will train you in the pathology department. You will learn the full process of receiving patient from reception till saying them good bye after taking the blood sample.

During the Advanced Practical Session at the GP Clinic, you’ll receive comprehensive training in the role of a phlebotomist. Our program is designed to provide you with a holistic understanding of the responsibilities and tasks associated with working in the pathology department. You will learn the entire process, from receiving patients at the reception desk to bidding them good bye after successfully collecting blood samples.

You will shadow our trainers while they will be drawing blood from real patients in GP clinic. Once our trainer will feel that you are confident in drawing blood so they will give you the opportunity for drawing live blood collection under one-to-one supervision with the patient’s consent.

You will also learn NHS / Healthcare Provider’s professional standards, codes of practice, policies and procedure, how to label different sample tubes, which tube you will use for blood test. How to find vein and to avoid the patient from bruises, and much more.

Upon completing the course, you will receive a Certificate of Competence, allowing you to work without close supervision as a phlebotomist.

Inspire Medical will set the date & time for Part 2 (Advanced Practical Session) on the day of the Part 1 training.

Note: You must book Part 2/Advanced Practical Session/Live Blood Session separately.

Learners pursuing to enrol for the level 3 Certificate in Phlebotomy should meet the following conditions:

1. 1. A genuine desire to study and succeed
   2. Be age 17 years or above
   3. Solid knowledge of the English Language
   4. Working Knowledge of Information Communication Technologies for studying online, i.e. Internet, Microsoft Office

After successfully completing this venepuncture training course, the learners will be able to understand the infection control principles during the phlebotomy process. Further, the learners will be able to recognize and acquire the capabilities mentioned in the CHS132 National Occupational Standard for performing phlebotomy. The training course will enable the students to handle the vacutainer system for collecting blood samples. Learners will be able to understand the various complications encountered during this process.

1. Certificate of Attendance

Upon completing Part 1, you will receive an attendance certificate from Inspire London College.

1. Certificate of Competence

Upon completing Part 2, you will receive a competence certificate which will allow you to work without close supervision as a phlebotomist.

1. CPD Accredited Certificate & Transcript

Upon completing Part 1 & Part 2, students will receive a CPD Accredited Level 3 Certificate of Completion (Certificate and Transcript) within 10 working days.

Note:

• All the certificates are valid for 2 years from the issue date.
• Certificate prices are included in the course fee.
• Dates for the Part 2/ Advanced Practical session are available within 12 weeks after completion of your Part 1.