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I needed a career change but really didn’t know what I wanted to do.

Phlebotomy was a million miles from my previous career so with no previous clinical experience to call upon on I started to train as a phlebotomist.

The training was excellent. I learned the skills required for venepuncture , setting up a clinic , control of infection , how to use the equipment and some basic anatomy.

So , just one year later my career change is complete. I have a dream job.

Thank you Brenda for the time , hard work and dedication you put in to provide such a quality training package .

Brenda Jones Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy is the act or practice of opening a vein by incision or puncture to remove blood in connection with the patients ongoing treatment. Also called venepuncture.

Phlebotomy is a procedure that should only be practiced by competent professionals.

Brenda is a qualified phlebotomist holding both qualifications and insurance to practice and train others.

Working with health care professionals and carers Brenda provides training, annual assessments and updates for both practicing professionals and those looking to work in a health care environment.

All persons involved with phlebotomy should maintain their certificated qualification by having annual assessments. These can be provided by attending one of our courses listed below or by contacting us direct for a bespoke service.

Courses

Please get in touch to find out about attending a course, or to discuss your individual or group requirements.

Phlebotomy Foundation Certificate

Cost £125 + clinic attendance (3-5 sessions @ £40 each)

Covering

Knowledge of Health and Safety
Knowledge of Control of Infection
Risk Assessment
Medical Devices (for blood collection)
Venous structure of arm (drawing)
A day in the life of a phlebotomist (essay)
Safe collection of blood from patient
After care of the patient
Patient confidentiality
How to deal with blood spillage
How to deal with patient feeling unwell
Uniform discipline
Waste disposal policy

Phlebotomy Advanced Certificate

Cost £60

Delegates must have priviously obtained the Phlebotomy Faoundation Certificate

Accessing blood from difficult veins
Taking blood from patients of all ages
taking blood using butterfly needles and associated equipment
Dealing with faints, fits and vomiting
Taking bloods from infected patients
Blood cultures
Using protocols set down by local health authorities
After care of the patient
Patient confidentiality
How to deal with blood spillage
How to deal with patient feeling unwell
Uniform discipline
Waste disposal policy

To attend either course you will need -

A4 folder with pockets and dividers
Notebook
Uniform and tourniquet (can be purchased with discount through Brenda Jones)
Must be covered by HepB before clinic sessions are attended
Payment by cash, debit or credit card (cheques by prior arrangement)
Essential reading 'Phlebotomy Essentials' by Ruth E McCall and Cathee M Tankersley

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Classroom teaching has given me the practical experience to work in clinic with more confidence. I enjoyed the course.

Phlebotomy Training

Brenda is a highly experienced professional, and is a great asset as a lecturer of phlebotomy. She guides you through all aspects that are relevant and goes at a pace to suit. She conducts her classes with enthusiasm and humor with an obvious passion for her work.