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Basic Course: $25.00
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In a hospital or clinic setting the phlebotomist plays a vital role as a member of a team of clinical laboratory specialists who's function is to ultimately provide doctors and medical personnel with critical information used in the diagnosis of a patient's medical condition. They do this through collection of blood specimens through venipuncture, capillary extractions and arterial blood draws. Phlebotomist may also do specimen processing. This course is designed for the person who is interested in learning more about phlebotomy. If you are an experienced nurse or other healthcare professional looking to add to your resume, or a beginner, just considering a career in the healthcare field then, this course is for you. Many specialties in the healthcare setting use and need the skills of phlebotomy Medical Technicians and Technologist, Nurses, Emergency Medical Technicians, Nursing Assistants, Medical Laboratory Assistants and Paramedics are just a few professions whose job encompasses drawing blood. The most current information available is provided to introduce the beginner to the world of phlebotomy and at the same time answer some of the questions that the seasoned professional may have. So whether you'd like to polish a current skill or learn a new one, this course is for you. Enroll today! This is a self-paced, online course. You have 6 months to finish. An instructor will monitor your progress and assess your body of work at course completion. UniversalClass™ offers many wonderful learning tools to help you get the most out of your online course, including an online portfolio service that manages all your course completions. This class has been officially reviewed by our Course Review Committee that scrutinizes course content and instructor participation. This course has received our Committee's highest rating: 4 stars.

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Continuing Education Units (CEU)
1.0 CEUs

Course Description

     This course is designed for the person who is interested in learning more about phlebotomy.  If you are an experienced nurse or other healthcare professional looking to add to your resume, or a beginner, just considering a career in the healthcare field then, this course is for you.  Many specialties in the healthcare setting use and need the skills of phlebotomy   Medical Technicians and Technologist, Nurses, Emergency Medical Technicians, Nursing Assistants, Medical Laboratory Assistants and Paramedics are just a few professions whose job encompasses drawing blood.  The most current information available is provided to introduce the beginner to the world of phlebotomy and at the same time answer some of the questions that the seasoned professional may have.  So whether you'd like to polish a current skill or learn a new one, this course is for you.

   Note:  For those students wishing to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician, this course is an excellent study tool and additional informational resource.  Completion of this course is informational and will not provide certification. 


For those students wishing to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician, this course Phlebotomy Made Easy is an excellent study tool and additional informational resource. Completion of this course is informational and will not provide certification.

The goal of this course is to advance the knowledge of the student through the information offered in the 10 lessons. The topics are: 1.) Introduction to phlebotomy This lesson introduces the student to the actual definition of phlebotomy. You will learn what a phlebotomist does and the qualities needed to be a good phlebotomist. Learn the importance of customer service skills and medical terminology commonly used in the field. 2.) Adult venipuncture Learn the procedures required to perform an adult venipuncture. Learn the importance of properly identifying a patient, how to verifying test requirements, how to choose a good venipuncture site, tricks of the trade in locating hard to find veins, sites to avoid when performing a venipuncture, order of draw and much more. 3.) Venipuncture and children Learn the importance of good communication, proper holding and venipuncture techniques, the criteria for blood sample rejection and how to avoid it,what hemoconctration is and much more. 4.) Skin punctures on babies Learn the age under which a venipuncture should be avoided, where to perform a heel stick and the danger of choosing the wrong spot, composition of skin puncture blood, things that can go wrong with a specimen and how to avoid it and much more. 5.) The finger stick This lesson discusses the advantages and disadvantages of a finger skin puncture, why hemolysis is more likely, who are good candidates for a finger stick, how to collect an optimal sample, order of draw for micro collection and much more. 6.) Arterial blood gasses This lesson discusses who should perform an arterial puncture, compositon of arterial blood, hazards in collection, arteries available to draw from, the Allen test, procedures and much more. 7.) Special tests on babies You will learn about capillary blood gasses, bilirubin, newborn screening and much more. 8.) Special tests on adults and children This lesson discusses blood cultures, the two-hour postprandial, the glucose tolerance test and point of care testing. 9.) Types of isolation You will learn about infection control, types of isolation, standard precautions, transmission based precautions, protective or reverse isolation, proper hand washing procedures and blood collection procedures in isolation rooms. 10.) Legal issues, safety precautions and OSHA. This lesson discusses possible patient reactions, procedure for accidental needle sticks or exposure, OSHA standards, Material Data Safety Sheets, hazard identification, chemical and radiation exposure, waste disposal, safety guidelines and much more.


This course offers 1.0 CEUs upon successful completion. You may take this online course with or without CEU documentation. An online and hard-copy Certificate of Course Completion displaying your coursework and CEUs earned is included with the CEU Option. We also offer an expedited Transcript Service for sending your accomplishments to a third party.

Course Lessons

  1. Lesson 1 Introduction to Phlebotomy - In this lesson you will learn about the Greek origins of the word phlebotomy and its meaning, the necessary skills and character traits of a good phlebotomist, some medical terminology and acronyms.
  2. Lesson 2 Adult Venipuncture - This lesson reveals the secrets of the trade of drawing blood. You will learn how to locate hard to find veins, the proper technique of drawing blood, where to draw blood from and where not to draw blood from.
  3. Lesson 3 Venipuncture on Children - Venipuncture on children can be challenging. Learn the importance of good communication along with venipuncture and holding techniques, the age at which venipuncture should be avoided and how to solicit co-operation from very young patients.
  4. Lesson 4 Drawing Blood from Babies - This lesson discusses the preferred method of blood collection from children under two years of age and common problems that can occur with the specimens.
  5. Lesson 5 The Fingerstick - Learn when a patient is a better candidate for a fingerstick rather than a venipuncture, skin puncture procedures and order of draw using the capillary technique.
  6. Lesson 6 Arterial Blood Gasses - In this lesson you will learn the purpose for perfoming an arterial blood gas, arterial blood composition, arterial puncture procedures and the hazards of performing an arterial puncture.
  7. Lesson 7 Special Tests on Infants - In this lesson you will learn about drawing capillary blood gasses, bilirubins, and newborn screenings.
  8. Lesson 8 Special Blood Tests - This lesson discusses a few of the many tests that have special requirements. It will discuss blood cultures, the 2-Hour postrandial, Glucose tolerance test and peripheral smear
  9. Lesson 9 Infection Control - This lesson discusses the procedures used for standard precautions, transmission based precautions and protective isolation. It also discusses modes of transmission
  10. Lesson 10 Patient Situation, Legal Issues and OSHA - This lesson discusses safety issues from patient situations, legalities and OSHA. It discusses biological, electrical, radiation and chemical hazards of the workplace along with fire safety.
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Additional Information

Course Title : Phlebotomy Made Easy
CEU Value : (Continuing Education Units)
Course Number : 14514
Course Type : Professional Development
Course URL : http://class.universalclass.com/phlebotomy
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Instructor : Lori Theim-Busch
Syllabus : View Syllabus
Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Course Fee :
Basic Course: $25.00
with CEUs & Certificate: $50.00
NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
This is a non-credit course. This course may not fulfill any local, state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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