Point of Care Testing
Gain the skills to correctly use a safety lancet to obtain a capillary blood sample
Additionally learn to use an on-site analyser to obtain results and to undertake a basic interpretation of those results, if appropriate.
This course falls into three main parts:
General instruction as to how to take a capillary sample
How to use your analyser of choice
A practical demonstration and assessment of the skills you have learned
All the courses at Phlebotomy Training Services are accredited by AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group, including our Point of Care Testing Course. This means that all our courses are recognised and accepted by industry professionals. As far as we are aware, we are the only Phlebotomy Training Provider in the UK who offers a fully accredited Point of Care Testing Course.
We offer this course to individual and commercial clients, and tailor the course according to each client’s needs.
The course will cover:
What is a Capillary
Health and Safety and Needlestick Injuries
Infection Control
Site Selection
Equipment required
Collection technique
Procedure
Use of an analyser
Basic interpretation of results
Practical session and Assessment
To find out more about the structure of the course, or how you can book one for yourself or team, just contact us here or call 01609 751 610.
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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.