Phlebotomy

Prerequisites

The continuing education programs are designed to improve or refresh the skills of current health care professionals
Payment to be made in full to reserve your seat and it is non-refundable (some conditions apply)

Duration: 1 Day
Location: Scarborough Campus
Total Hours: 6
Time: 9AM - 4PM
Dates: Please contact the college for registration dates

Please note that workshops are subject to change, pending on enrollment numbers
Please contact your local campus for further details.

Program Objectives

This general workshop will be of interest to laboratory assistants, phlebotomists, nurses and other health care proffesionals involved in blood specimen collection. Students will develop skills in performing phlebotomy procedures in various healthcare settings.

Highlighted Clinical Skills

Fundamentals in blood collection
The paper application of equipment required to perform venipuncture
Problems that may occur during the venipuncture procedure
Correct transport and specimen transport for laboratory testing
Importance of interpersonall skills
Proper use of equipment
Medical and legal policies and regualtions
Current safety standards
How to solve comon problems