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Blood Taking Course

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What will I learn?

Master the essential skills of blood collection, also known as phlebotomy, with our comprehensive Blood Taking Course (Phlebotomy). Designed for healthcare professionals looking to hone their expertise in an Irish healthcare setting, this course covers everything from selecting the correct needles and vacutainers to perfecting vein identification and managing any complications that may arise. You'll learn patient preparation, safety procedures as per Irish healthcare guidelines, and post-procedure care to ensure patient comfort and accurate sample collection. Boost your competence in blood collection and deliver top-notch patient care with confidence. Register now for a practical and high-quality learning experience relevant to Irish clinical practice.

Apoia's Advantages

Online and lifetime access to courses
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you'd like to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Master vein identification: Improve your accuracy in finding veins for blood draws, crucial in the Irish healthcare context.

Handle complications: Develop the skills to manage and solve problems during blood collection, adhering to Irish clinical standards.

Ensure patient comfort: Learn methods to keep patients relaxed and at ease during procedures, a priority in Irish patient care.

Execute safety protocols: Put in place key safety steps for effective blood collection, following Irish health and safety regulations.

Perfect sample labeling: Become skilled in correct labeling and storage of blood samples, essential for Irish laboratory procedures.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.