PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Other Info

- Must have an education background in medical/health care studies
- Proof of certificates/degrees/diplomas
- Letter from current employer (medical industry) -- and only if currently employed

Start date / Availability

Please contact Skills Training Dept. for registration dates.

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.

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)
Please contact office for further details.

This program does not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005

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 interpersonal skills
Proper use of equipment
Medical and legal policies and regulations
Current safety standards
How to solve common problems

Note - All foreign credentials must be translated into English and compared for Grade 12 equivalency by a recognized organization (i.e. WES)

Phlebotomy Basics