Basic Phlebotomy Course Overview & Preparation
Embarking on a journey to become a proficient phlebotomist begins with understanding the foundational training that enables you to excel in this vital healthcare role.
Phlebotomy Training Services provide a variety of comprehensive phlebotomy training courses helping people become trained in Phlebotomy and Healthcare.
PTS work with healthcare professionals, research facilities and private & public healthcare organisations.
We were the first phlebotomy training company in the UK to hold an accredited certificate and all of our courses are currently accredited by NOCN. You can read more about our accrediting bodies in phlebotomy certification. While we are often imitated we are never bettered.
With a range of venepuncture training courses across the UK, for those who wish to learn how to become a phlebotomist, to those wanting to take the next step. Or corporate companies that which to train their entire workforce to oversight training for those in the workplace.
This 2-day course is the starting point for most of our students. Throughout the phlebotomy training course for beginners, you will look at the theory behind phlebotomy and will be given the opportunity to develop your practical skills using the most up to date techniques and equipment.
The course covers all of the competencies set out in CHS132 (National Occupational Standard for Phlebotomy). Once completed you will have all of the skills and knowledge necessary to be able to work as a phlebotomist.
This 1-day course covers taking blood from the hands and feet including site selection and the associated complications. The course also covers the correct use of the butterfly system and small gauge needles; introducing you to new methods of blood collection and helping you to deal with more difficult patients.
Put your new skills into practice with our increasingly popular clinical experience days.
Following the Basic Phlebotomy course, students can book to attend a session in a clinic where they will take bloods from patients under the supervision of one of our mentors. Successful completion of this course can lead to a Certificate of Competency being awarded.
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Embarking on a journey to become a proficient phlebotomist begins with understanding the foundational training that enables you to excel in this vital healthcare role.
Phlebotomy training is essential for anyone who wants to work in healthcare. Phlebotomists are responsible for drawing blood from patients, a task that might seem
Choosing the right phlebotomy course is an important step towards a successful career in healthcare. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to
Phlebotomy Training Services (PTS) was founded in July 2007 by Alison Purkiss (Cert Ed). Alison is a phlebotomist of over 22 years experience who has worked in hospitals and GP practices across the NHS. Alison is an expert in venepuncture and cannulation, and is also a trained teacher. Alison earned her Certificate in Education in September 1995.