Components of Training

Components of Training

Components of a Venipuncture Training Program

A typical curriculum usually includes, but is not necessarily limited to the following:

Lectures

• Overview of standard (universal) precautions

• PPE

• Basic anatomy and physiology of the blood supply

• Equipment and supplies

• Venipuncture technique

• Potential patient reactions to venipuncture and complications

• Interventions to patient reactions and complications

• Preparation for practicum

• Evaluation

Practicum

• Venipuncture technique demonstration using training arm or student partner

• Venipuncture technique experiences in clinic and field setting with preceptor

Documentation

• Skills check list (venipuncture performance evaluation)

Venipuncture Equipment List

Appropriate understanding of equipment and supplies and their use:

• Disposable examination gloves

• Goggles and masks

• Alcohol sponges or cotton balls

• Dry cotton balls

• Bandages or Band-Aids

• Vacutainer™ holder, Vacutainer™ tubes, sterile needles

• Tourniquet

• Laboratory specimen slips

• Containers for blood specimens

• Puncture-resistant container for used needles

• Resealable plastic bag for biohazard waste materials

• Spirits of ammonia (inhalant)

• Phlebotomy chair

• Arm board

• Small rubber bands

• Small bottle of disinfectant or towelettes with disinfectant

• Venipuncture identification card (need varies from state to state)

Externship

Specific Skills and Tasks To be Practiced Include:

• Working well with patients or clients

• Interviewing patients and recording patient information

• Being consistently pleasant and polite

• Caring, empathetic, and professional attitude

• Ability to explain the procedure and reduce fears

• Precision and attention to detail

• Basic computer skills

• Examining patients to take vital signs

• Assembling and disposing of equipment used in procedure

• Proficiency in venipuncture technique

• Adherence to standard procedures and universal precautions

• Recording of patient identification, and blood samples

• Excellent hand-eye coordination

• Labeling blood containers and seeing that they are properly stored

• Conducting medical testing procedures to screen blood samples

• Keeping an inventory of supplies, reordering as needed

• Stocking supplies on carts and phlebotomy collection trays

• Maintaining patient confidentiality (HIPPA)