The Basics of Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy involves obtaining blood samples via venous puncture or surgical opening for biologic analysis in the clinical laboratory. If sample collection is poorly executed, the results may be inaccurate. This misinforms treatment decisions and/or leads to the patient having to undergo multiple needle sticks. This course presents evidence-based practices for venipuncture that improve outcomes for patients and clinicians.
The goal of this course is to educate nurses and clinical laboratory professionals about best practices in venipuncture.
Phlebotomy involves obtaining blood samples via venous puncture or surgical opening for biologic analysis in the clinical laboratory. If sample collection is poorly executed, the results may be inaccurate. This misinforms treatment decisions and/or leads to the patient having to undergo multiple needle sticks. This course presents evidence-based practices for venipuncture that improve outcomes for patients and clinicians. The goal of this course is to educate nurses and clinical laboratory professionals about best practices in venipuncture.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 0.50 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
Relias LLC is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. ® Program.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Kansas State Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners- Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners - Clinical Laboratory Personnel (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Michigan Board of Nursing
Michigan Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board
Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Wyoming Board of Nursing
Wyoming Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Describe evidence-based practices for venipuncture.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Venipuncture Basics
What is Phlebotomy?
Who Performs Venipunctures?
Venipuncture Complications
Venipuncture Supplies
Errors in Venipuncture
Section 3: Venipuncture Procedure
Evidence-Based Guidelines
Venipuncture Overview
Preparation
Applying and Removing the Tourniquet
Site Selection
Cleansing
Puncture of the Vein
Draw Order
Labeling Specimens
Cleanliness
Sharps Precautions
Section 4: Clinical Vignette
Meet Javi
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Cathryn Ayers, RN, MSN has nearly 10 years of critical care experience. She was active in multiple committees to improve patient safety, executed staff education activities, and managed the new graduate orientation program for those entering intensive care units. Cathryn obtained a license for massage and bodywork therapy in 2012 and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2016 with a Master of Science in Nursing Education. She has provided telephonic case management services and developed program materials to facilitate positive outcomes for people with rare conditions across the United States. Cathryn has a passion for teaching and helping others to be their best.
The target audience for this course is: Clinical Laboratory Personnel; Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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