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Embarking on a career in healthcare can be both fulfilling and challenging, given the numerous paths available, from becoming a doctor, nurse, practitioner, or phlebotomist.
I’m hoping most of you know what phlebotomy is; for the few who don’t, let me break it down. Phlebotomy is the practice of drawing
Ah, phlebotomy! The noble art of drawing blood, which has been around since the days of leeches and barber-surgeons. But, fear not, for we have
We’ve all been there, sitting in the doctor’s office, nervously awaiting the prick of the needle. You watch as the phlebotomist tears open a packet,
A World of Possibilities with Platelet-Rich Plasma Have you ever wondered how celebrities manage to look so fabulous even as they age? Hint: It’s not
The wonders of modern medicine are numerous and growing every day. New treatments, cutting edge medical technologies and an ever-growing understanding of the human body
As a phlebotomist, there is plenty of knowledge and technical skills, each more important than the last one, to acquire. But what makes the difference
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
A phlebotomist is a healthcare professional who has been trained specifically to draw blood safely from a patient’s vein. As such, there are a few
A phlebotomist is a crucial part of the health system. Their role is to safely and quickly gather blood samples in order to accurately diagnose
A vaccine is a type of medicine, a biologic substance that is inoculated into the body and trains the immune system to fight a disease
As we head into the last few months of the year, many of us will find us battling the sniffles, sore throats and headaches that characterise the common cold, but now, US researchers may have found a way to stop the common cold.
12 years ago, when Phlebotomy Training Services was born, Director, Alison, had a slide in her original course the “Basic Phlebotomy Toolkit” that read: “Blood
The 1st July 2019 marked Phlebotomy Training Services’ 12th birthday. We’ve spend time reflecting on a busy first half of the year!
According to new NHS figures, the number of men giving blood has fallen by almost a quarter in the last five years – by 24.8%
Alzheimer’s can now be detected from blood tests a new study reveals – a major breakthrough in the diagnosis of such a life affecting disease.
Unmanned drones could soon be used to transport much-needed blood, medicine and medical equipment to patients in some of the more far-flung areas of the
A new trial has been launched in East Anglia which aims to detect a heart condition which is known to increase the chances of having
It is a little known fact that race is a key factor in blood and marrow donation. In the UK, white people have a 90%
Within the world of dentistry, research is always being conducted to find new, innovative ways to ease healing processes for patients. When it comes to
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
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
We know that this might be a slightly gruesome introduction, but blood really does end up everywhere. Its uses are far reaching and has numerous
One of the things we pride ourselves on here at Phlebotomy Training Services, is our partnerships and clients. We believe that building a base of
Embarking on a career in healthcare can be both fulfilling and challenging, given the numerous paths available, from becoming a doctor, nurse, practitioner, or phlebotomist.
I’m hoping most of you know what phlebotomy is; for the few who don’t, let me break it down. Phlebotomy is the practice of drawing
Ah, phlebotomy! The noble art of drawing blood, which has been around since the days of leeches and barber-surgeons. But, fear not, for we have
We’ve all been there, sitting in the doctor’s office, nervously awaiting the prick of the needle. You watch as the phlebotomist tears open a packet,
A World of Possibilities with Platelet-Rich Plasma Have you ever wondered how celebrities manage to look so fabulous even as they age? Hint: It’s not
The wonders of modern medicine are numerous and growing every day. New treatments, cutting edge medical technologies and an ever-growing understanding of the human body
As a phlebotomist, there is plenty of knowledge and technical skills, each more important than the last one, to acquire. But what makes the difference
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
A phlebotomist is a healthcare professional who has been trained specifically to draw blood safely from a patient’s vein. As such, there are a few
A phlebotomist is a crucial part of the health system. Their role is to safely and quickly gather blood samples in order to accurately diagnose
A vaccine is a type of medicine, a biologic substance that is inoculated into the body and trains the immune system to fight a disease
As we head into the last few months of the year, many of us will find us battling the sniffles, sore throats and headaches that characterise the common cold, but now, US researchers may have found a way to stop the common cold.
12 years ago, when Phlebotomy Training Services was born, Director, Alison, had a slide in her original course the “Basic Phlebotomy Toolkit” that read: “Blood
The 1st July 2019 marked Phlebotomy Training Services’ 12th birthday. We’ve spend time reflecting on a busy first half of the year!
According to new NHS figures, the number of men giving blood has fallen by almost a quarter in the last five years – by 24.8%
Alzheimer’s can now be detected from blood tests a new study reveals – a major breakthrough in the diagnosis of such a life affecting disease.
Unmanned drones could soon be used to transport much-needed blood, medicine and medical equipment to patients in some of the more far-flung areas of the
A new trial has been launched in East Anglia which aims to detect a heart condition which is known to increase the chances of having
It is a little known fact that race is a key factor in blood and marrow donation. In the UK, white people have a 90%
Within the world of dentistry, research is always being conducted to find new, innovative ways to ease healing processes for patients. When it comes to
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
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Phlebotomy Training Services (PTS) was founded in July 2007 by Alison Purkiss (Cert Ed). Alison is a phlebotomist of over 15 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.