Theory and Clinical Practice of Phlebotomy
About This Course
This course provides the participants with the theory and practical skills required for the collection of viable blood and other body fluids in a clinical setting.
Successful participants, who receive a certificate of performance and attain a minimum of 50 successful blood collections, are eligible to take the international certifying examination conducted by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
What You'll Learn
2. Venipuncture using evacuated tube system.
3. Venipuncture using winged infusion needle.
4. Skin puncture.
5. Anatomy & Physiology related to phlebotomy.
6. Phlebotomy Theory – Blood collection equipment, types of additives and pre-analytical factors.
7. Infection control.
8. Safety in Phlebotomy.
9. Quality assurance in Phlebotomy.
10. Blood Cultures and other special procedures.
11. Urinalysis & other body fluid/sample collection, transport & storage.
12. Accreditation & Regulatory Guidelines.
13. Pre-analytical variables and its effects on laboratory results & patient management.
14. Theory & Practical Test.
Entry Requirements
1) Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Resident
2) Should possess a minimum qualification of WPLN level 6 (equivalent to GCE ‘N’ level). Foreign qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
3) Must produce evidence of hepatitis B (HBV) immunisation.
4) Must submit a Letter of Support from his/her company stating support for their staff to attend this course and the ability to provide clinical placement for their employee, which will be supervised by a Singapore licensed physician or phlebotomist.