Course Outline (Phlebotomy)

Workshop Objective

The objective of the Phlebotomy Seminar is to learn the basics of phlebotomy and venipuncture as it relates to patient care.

Course Prerequisite

• Degree or Diploma in a medical discipline OR a minimum of 1 year experience in a medical setting                      
• Current Medix students should be at least halfway through completion of their current program and be in good standing  
• English Proficiency

Course Duration & Schedule  

The Phlebotomy seminar consists of 2 Saturdays, 5 hours per day (10 hours in total).  

Course Fee

$299.00 for non-Medix students ($199.00 for Medix students)  

Course Content

• Introduction - importance of Phlebotomy in patient care
• Patient interaction and related legal, ethical and safety issues
• Patient identification and lab requisition form
• Venipuncture equipment and Vacuum-ized blood collection system
• Routine venipunture using vacutainer system