UK Accredited Phlebotomy Training in London | NHS Competency Certificate

Phlebotomy or Venepuncture is the medical practice of drawing blood from patients for various medical purposes, such as diagnostic testing, blood donation, or medical treatments. Phlebotomists are healthcare professionals trained to safely and effectively collect blood specimens from patients using a variety of methods, including venepuncture (drawing blood from a vein), fingerstick, or heelstick. The collected blood samples are then typically sent to a laboratory for analysis or processing. Phlebotomy is a critical aspect of healthcare as it provides essential information for diagnosing and treating various medical conditions.

Phlebotomy training courses are open to individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of their age, previous experience, or profession. There are no formal entry requirements for the phlebotomy courses, although participants must have a working level of English. This inclusive approach means that anyone interested in pursuing a career in phlebotomy can join the training courses offered by Floreo Associates. Whether you're a complete beginner looking to enter the healthcare industry or a seasoned professional seeking to enhance your skills, our phlebotomy courses cater to individuals of all levels of experience.

Depending on your background, it takes only 3-5 days to complete our comprehensive Phlebotomy Training Programme!

If you’re already in healthcare, our Phlebotomy theory and dry lab training (Stage 1) is combined in a one-day introductory phlebotomy course after which you will need to attend our phlebotomy Live Bloods Clinic Sessions before receiving a Certificate of Competency in Phlebotomy. The number of live-blood sessions needed to gain competence varies from person to person, but two Phlebotomy sessions (up to 8 hours) is what we usually find is best for healthcare professionals.

If you’re new to healthcare, then you will first need to attend our introductory Phlebotomy training course (Stage 1) which lasts two days. After this, you’ll move on to the Live Bloods Clinic Sessions and complete your phlebotomy training. Again, it varies from person to person but a maximum of three phlebotomy sessions (up to 12 hours) is what we normally find is sufficient to award the Certificate of Competency in Phlebotomy for those coming from non-healthcare backgrounds.

* hours may vary depending on how busy the clinic is with patients

The Phlebotomy course in London costs £537 in total:

• Stage 1 – £247: A weekend of Phlebotomy training, where students will have access to a live theory-based webinar on the fundamentals of phlebotomy training and an in-person Phlebotomy Dry Lab where you practise drawing blood from mannequins under the supervision of our experienced clinical trainers.
• Stage 2 – £290: This Phlebotomy course consists of a one-to-one Phlebotomy practical training session with our expert clinical trainers who will teach you how to draw blood from real patients over the course of two sessions (in one day or over two days).

At Floreo Associates, you will study the following units during your Stage 1 of the Phlebotomy Training Course:

Unit 1: Introduction to the Healthcare Setting

• Phlebotomy: Past & Present
• Introduction to Infection Control
• Methods of Infection Control

Unit 2: Phlebotomy in Theory & Practice

• Blood Circulation & the Cardiovascular System
• Blood & Related Physiology
• Phlebotomy Equipment & Procedures

Practical techniques taught across both units:

• Infection control, choosing a venepuncture site, using equipment hygienically and carrying out venepuncture safely.
• Safe disposal of waste, cleaning and dressing puncture sites, the order of draw and labelling venous blood samples.

Phlebotomy Learning Outcomes

Factual Understanding of:

• The history of phlebotomy and duties of modern day practitioners
• The nature of infection and how to mitigate its spread using effective infection control techniques
• The structure of the cardiovascular system, blood vessels, the position of accessible veins and blood clotting processes
• Factors to consider when selecting the best site for venepuncture
• Types and functions of phlebotomy equipment and materials
• Labelling blood samples and the Order of Draw
• Dealing with common phlebotomy complications

Practical Knowledge of:

• Maintaining patient care while obtaining a venous blood sample
• How to choose a suitable site for venepuncture
• The hygienic use of equipment and the safe insertion and removal of needles
• How to carry out the procedure for obtaining blood samples safely and with minimal patient discomfort
• When and how to dress venous puncture sites
• How to report, record and document venous blood samples
• How to dispose of waste and sharps safely
• Reporting incidents, common infectious diseases and universal precautions

Entry Requirements to attend Phlebotomy Practical training at an NHS clinic in London (Stage 2)

• Aged 18 or over
• Hepatitis B vaccinated (1st Jab Only) and Covid-19 (optional)
• Completion of our Introductory Phlebotomy  Course (Stage-1)

You will learn the following practical aspects of the Phlebotomy during our Stage 2 training:

Practical Instruction of:

• Patient Identification
• Explaining Procedures to Patients
• Providing Information & Patient Sensitivity
• Obtaining Valid Consent
• Maintaining Patient Confidentiality
• Infection Control Measures
• Identifying Appropriate Equipment
• Obtaining Venous Blood Safely
• Minimising Discomfort
• Disposal of Sharps & Clinical Waste
• Labelling Samples & the Order of Draw
• Dealing with Common Adverse Reactions

Learning Outcomes

Practical Knowledge of:

• Methods for obtaining positive confirmation of individuals’ identity
• How to gain valid consent before carry out phlebotomy procedures
• Issuing relevant information and sensitivity to patient needs and concerns
• Applying precautions for infection prevention and control
• How to prepare individuals for obtaining venous blood and managing personal beliefs and preferences
• Selecting and preparing a suitable site for venepuncture and appropriate blood collection equipment
• Performing venepuncture safely and applying/releasing a tourniquet at appropriate stages of the procedure
• Factors likely to cause patient discomfort and how to minimise them
• Recognising common adverse reactions and actions to take if they occur
• How to correctly label blood samples and the Order of Draw
• Ensuring the safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste
• Working within your own sphere of competence and reporting incidents

If you complete our Phlebotomy training from start to finish (Stage 1 and Stage 2) you will receive two certificates in Phlebotomy – a Nationally Accredited Level 3 Qualification Introduction to Phlebotomy after the Introductory Course (Stage 1), and a Certificate of Competency at the end of your Phlebotomy Live Bloods Clinic Sessions (Stage 2).

The Certificate of Competency is awarded jointly with the NHS facility in which you undertake your Live Bloods training and demonstrates that you have developed the phlebotomy competencies set out by national and international guidelines for practicing phlebotomy.

As there are no set requisite qualifications for those applying for phlebotomy roles, we cannot guarantee that our certificates will be recognised by all the diverse healthcare organisations our delegates may wish to join outside the UK. What we can guarantee, however, is that completing our Phlebotomy training will ensure you develop the knowledge and skills used as standards of practice for phlebotomists in the NHS and other leading public healthcare systems in the UK and abroad. Together with the references our staff and trainers are more than happy to write for you, possessing these skills is an excellent way of setting yourself apart from other candidates seeking roles in the healthcare sector as phlebotomists.