Description
Learn the Theory Behind Safe Blood Collection
This phlebotomy training course gives you a thorough grounding in the theory and best practice of blood collection — from venepuncture technique and equipment to infection control, patient care and sample handling.
It's ideal for healthcare assistants, support workers, and anyone looking to start a career in phlebotomy or strengthen their professional knowledge. By the end, you'll understand how to prepare for and approach venepuncture, select a vein, manage complications, handle samples, and put patient safety first throughout.
Please Read: Theory and Practical Competency
This is an important point we want to be upfront about. This online course gives you the theoretical knowledge of phlebotomy and a CPD certificate on completion. On its own, it does not make you a registered or fully competent phlebotomist, and it does not certify you as competent to draw blood from patients.
To gain genuine, hands-on phlebotomy competency, you can:
- Add our optional live bleeding experience, where you practise venepuncture under qualified supervision; and/or
- Practise under supervision in a clinical or workplace setting
Real Knowledge You Will Use With Every Patient
Every topic here builds your understanding of safe, professional blood collection.
- The fundamentals of phlebotomy — the role, duties, professional standards and guidelines
- Blood circulation, the composition of blood and blood vessels, and blood types
- Phlebotomy equipment — needles, vacuum tube systems and blood-collection tubes
- Routine venepuncture — tourniquet application, site selection, cleaning, equipment assembly and performing the draw
- Venepuncture complications and pre-examination variables
- Capillary blood collection and dermal puncture equipment
- Quality assessment, documentation and procedure management
- Special blood-collection procedures
- Infection control and risk management in a clinical environment
Nine Modules. Two Practice Assessments. One Final Test.
Work through the curriculum in order, checking your understanding along the way.
Introduction
Steps Before Withdrawing Blood (Venepuncture)
Basic Anatomy
Mock 1
Dos and Don'ts for Vein Selection
Preparation for Venepuncture
Managing Patient Expectations
Complications During Venepuncture
Processing of Blood Samples
Conclusion
Mock 2
Complete this to claim your CPD certificate
Your Path Is Simple. Just Follow the Steps.
Get started
Complete registration and receive access to our exclusive learning management platform.
Watch your induction
A recorded induction walks you through the platform and your completion journey, step by step.
Work through the modules
Study the course online at your own pace, with 24/7 access for 12 months.
Complete the assessments
Each stage includes multiple-choice questions to check your understanding (pass mark 60%).
Receive your CPD certificate
Once you pass the final assessment, you'll be able to claim your CPD certificate of completion.
Add hands-on practice (optional)
Book the live bleeding experience to develop and demonstrate real venepuncture skills under supervision.
Want Hands-On Practice? Add the Live Bleeding Experience
This course is delivered completely online, so a live bleeding experience is not included with this course.
However, if you are looking for a live bleeding experience, we do have this option available at an additional price. It gives you the chance to practise real venepuncture under qualified supervision, so you can build genuine, hands-on phlebotomy competency.
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Everything You Need to Know, In One Place
Simple Pricing. No Surprises.
Pick the way that works best for you.
Pay in full
£100
One payment. Nothing else to pay.
4-month plan
£25 / month
Spread the cost. Pay no interest.
The live bleeding experience is available separately at an additional price — contact us for details.
Is This Course Right for You?
This course is ideal for:
Those looking to start a career in phlebotomy
Healthcare assistants, support workers and care staff
Nurses and clinical staff wanting to refresh their knowledge
Anyone who works in, or wants to enter, the medical and healthcare sector
What You Need to Start
This course is open to learners of all backgrounds.
- No formal academic entry requirements.
- A laptop, desktop, tablet or smartphone and a reliable internet connection.
Assessment and Certification
The course is assessed through multiple-choice questions at the end of the modules, with a pass mark of 60%. On passing, you can claim your CPD certificate of completion as evidence of your learning.
This is a CPD-certified course; it is not an Ofqual-regulated qualification.
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