Blood Collection Methods

This course provides educational information and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical judgment.

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn foundational phlebotomy principles including role, ethics, infection control, and circulatory anatomy.
• 2 Understand equipment and supplies such as tubes, needles, and safety devices used in blood collection.
• 3 Apply venipuncture techniques including vein selection, standard procedure, order of draw, and difficult vein handling.
• 4 Analyze capillary puncture methods for alternate blood collection sites and special specimen requirements.
• 5 Implement specimen handling, labeling, centrifugation, storage, and rejection criteria to maintain sample integrity.
• 6 Explore special blood collection procedures such as blood cultures, PICC line draws, and coagulation studies.
• 7 Understand pediatric and geriatric phlebotomy considerations including communication and anatomical differences.
• 8 Learn point-of-care testing (POCT) principles and quality control for near-patient diagnostics.
• 9 Recognize complications and adverse reactions including hematoma, syncope, and needle-stick injuries.
• 10 Develop quality assurance and regulatory compliance skills including CLIA, OSHA, and accreditation standards.