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Phlebotomy is the art of using a needle to take blood from a vein, usually for laboratory testing. It’s a really common procedure, so it’s good to get it right!
Phlebotomy is the procedure in which a needle is used to take blood from a vein, usually for laboratory testing. The process is also known as blood draw or venipuncture. This course will look at the theory behind drawing blood and the process, as well as a range of things to consider. We are looking at the procedure for consenting adults, drawing blood from the crease of the elbow (ante cubital fossa). On completion of this course, you will be ready to move onto the next stage of training, the practical session.
