Choosing the Right Phlebotomy Course
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 decide which course will best suit your needs and goals. Making an informed decision ensures you receive the proper training and education required to excel in this field. When selecting […]
Order of Draw in Phlebotomy
Did you know that phlebotomy is one of the oldest forms of medicine? Thousands of years ago, as far back as the Egyptians and perhaps even further, “physicians” would draw blood (this was called blood-letting) for the perceived medical benefits. Today their methods seem foolish and barbaric but at the time, they were on the […]
Taking the Next Step in Your Career with Phlebotomy
Provided that you aren’t the squeamish type, phlebotomy is a very useful skill to have in a wide variety of medical and healthcare professions, which include: Dental Practices Nutritionists Midwifery Physicians and Nurses Care workers And more… Professionals in these industries are already providing a quality service to patients and clients. Whether a public or […]
Where are PRP Injections Used?
At Phlebotomy Training Services we have a number of courses that are aimed at commercial clients, as opposed to private. These commercial clients typically want to learn to be a phlebotomist as it allows them to offer services that they usually wouldn’t be able to. In the past we have worked with medical researchers, nutritionists, […]
Funding Available for Phlebotomy Diploma
The Phlebotomy Diploma, developed by Phlebotomy Training Services is the most advanced course available in phlebotomy. It was designed and developed for those who not only want to pursue a career in phlebotomy, but to also master their craft and provide the best care possible for anyone they are taking blood from. There are 3 […]
PTS Train Team at Beckton Hospital
Phlebotomy Training Services work with a range of commercial clients. We provide various training programmes to teams within organisations, and, if needed, can tailor our training to the specific needs and demands of the client. One such example of this is Cygnet Health Care. Cygnet Health Care is a provider of specialist care for those […]
Urgent Need for O Negative Blood Type
There is a constant need for blood donations in the UK. Hospitals can never have too much blood to be used for life saving transfusions. However, following on from the hot weather and world cup, reserves are currently startlingly low – especially in type O-negative. The combined cost of the heat and the world cup […]
Blood Test Could Help Detect Lung Cancer Early
Scientists are currently “one step closer” to detecting the early stages of lung cancer using just a blood test, according to experts. The initial evidence is from an on-going study which suggests that liquid biopsies could be the starting point of discovering the first signs of the disease developing. Lung cancer is the third most […]
New Blood Test Could Predict Premature Births
A recent study from students at Stanford University has been said to be able to identify a pregnant woman’s exact due date. The new blood test was created to offer an alternative/cheaper option to measure due dates, than ultrasound scans, which can cost around £100 per screening. The technique could play an important role in […]
Man With Miracle Blood Makes His Final Donation
Anybody donating blood is a special thing; blood donations save countless lives per year. But in Australia a very special, record holding man, has just made his last donation. James Harrison, 81, has donated blood 1173 times and it is estimated that his blood donations have saved the lives of over 2,000,000 babies. For this […]