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This is a skill-oriented course to provide hands-on practice and project work in the study of Pathological sample collection method which includes Students will learn to work in hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities.

Code(Credit) : CUTM3062(0-3-1)

Scheme Skill for Success (SFS)
NSQF Level 3
Duration 4 Months
Sector Healthcare Sector Skill Council
Occupations Phlebotomy Technician
Entry Qualification Class XII in Science
Minimum Age 18 Years
Aligned to (QP) NCO-2004/3221.1

https://nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/QP_HSS-Q0501_Phlebotomy-Technician.pdf

Course Objectives:

The objectives of this subject are:

 

  • Introduction to the healthcare system
  • Collection of blood samples for various tests.
  • Laboratory safety and standard precautions
  • Collection of other samples for analysis.
  • Preparation of blood smears.
  • Sample transportation.
  • Infection control.
  • Biomedical waste disposal.

Learning Outcomes :

After completing this program-

  • Able to collect the pathological specimen.
  • They can Preserve and process the pathological sample.
  • Able to handle all laboratory instruments.
  • Learn the skill of drawing blood from patients in preparation for medical testing.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of infection control and safety.

Progression Pathways :

  • Can join as a Phlebotomy Technician in any hospitals, nursing homes, private/government laboratories and research centers.
  • Can open their own collection, Center.
  • Can work with any research center for collection of samples.

Learning Record:

The trainee will submit a Practice/Project/Learning record after each class/session.

Assessment Process:

  • The assessment agencies should have an expert to conduct assessment NOS wise and every trainee should score a minimum of 70% in the overall assessment.

Course Syllabus/Contents:

Module 1: Introduction to Phlebotomy & Interpret test request forms.
  • Practice- Interpretation of laboratory request forms.
Module 2: Prepare an appropriate site for obtaining blood samples.
  • Practice: Select a suitable site for venipuncture and capillary puncture.
Module 3: Prepare and label the blood samples for test, procedure, and identification purposes.
  • Practice- labeling the sample.
Module 4: Transport the blood samples to the laboratory.
  • Practice- Proper Handling and transportation of blood samples to the clinical lab.
Module 5: Assist the patient before, during, and after collection of the specimen.
  • Practice- Practice general guidelines before, during, and after collection of samples.
Module 6: Update patient records.
  • Practice-  Maintain patient records.
Module 7: Follow all safety and infection control procedures.
  • Practice: Followed some general guidelines for safety and infection control procedures.
Module 8: Collate and communicate health information.
  • Practice: Collating and communicating health information to individuals, their families, or significant others in response to queries or as part of health promotion and giving advice.
Module 9: Ensure availability of medical and diagnostic supplies.
  • Practice: Practice the safety of equipment used for diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring.
Module 10: Act within the limits of one`s competence and authority.
  • Practice: Act within the limits of one`s competence and authority.
Module 11: Work effectively with others.
  • Practice: Teamwork.
Module 12: Manage work to meet requirements.
  • Practice: Planning and organizing the work in order to complete it on time.
Module 13: Maintain a safe, healthy, and secure working environment.
  • Practice: Maintain a safe, healthy, and secure working environment.
Module 14: Learning about colour code conduction while performing phlebotomy.
  • Practice: Practice code of conduct while performing duties.
Module 15: Follow biomedical waste disposal protocols.
  • Practice: To gain an understanding of the importance of proper and safe disposal of bio-medical waste & treatment, To gain an understanding of categories of bio-medical waste, To learn about the disposal of bio-medical waste – colour coding, types of containers, transportation of waste, etc.
Module 16: Monitor and assure quality.
  • Practice: Monitor and assure quality

List of Projects/Products/Publications :

  • Being a phlebotomist, type of skills should be learned
  • Biomedical waste Management
  • Care and maintenance of phlebotomy equipment
  • Anticoagulant vial using for sample preservation
  • Required blood collection equipment & techniques
  • Importance of phlebotomy
  • Venous Blood Collection
  • Capillary Blood Collection

Reference Book :

  • The Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy, Lynn B Hoeltke
  • Phlebotomy Technician TextBook: Theory & Practical Fundamentals, Edu Opret
  • Phlebotomy 4th Edition Worktext and Procedure Manual, Robin Warekois Richard Robinson 
  • Phlebotomy Essentials: Textbook by Cathee M Tankersley and Ruth McCall

Session Plan:

Section 1
Topic: Introduction to Phlebotomy Technology

Notes:

Section 2

Practice Session:

Topic:

Interpretation of laboratory request forms before proceeding for sample collection & Learn general guidelines before, during, and after collection of samples.

Notes:

Section 3

Practice Session:

Topic: Select a suitable site for venipuncture and capillary puncture.

Video of Venous Blood Collection:

Section 4

Practice Session:

Topic: Select a suitable site for capillary puncture.

Video of Capillary Blood Collection:

Section 5

Practice Session:

Topic: Prepare and label the blood samples for test, procedure, and identification purposes. 

Video:

Section 6

Practice Session:

Topic: Proper Handling and transportation of blood samples to the clinical lab.

Notes:

https://www.testmenu.com/lexington/TestDirectory/SiteFile?fileName=sidebar%5CSpecimenCollectionHandlingTransport032715.pdf
Section 7

Practice Session:

Topic: Maintain patient records

Description:

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Section 8
Topic: Learn some general guidelines for safety and infection control procedures

Notes:

Section 9

Practice Session:

Topic: Collecting and communicating health information to individuals, their families, or significant others in response to queries or as part of health promotion and giving advice.
Section 10

Practice Session:

Topic: Practice the safety of equipment used for diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring.
Section 11
Section 12
Section 13
Topic: Learning about Safety Precautions & Maintaining a safe , healthy and secure working environment
Section 14
Section 15
Section 16
Topic: Practice  Biomedical Waste Management
Section 17-30
Project:
  • Being a phlebotomist, type of skills should be learned:
  1. https://youtu.be/Ima_UeFbiVU 
  2. https://youtu.be/Uk26dZmvCsg 

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