Phlebotomy Training Online E-Course

Learn how to properly apply a standard tourniquet and use a blood pressure cuff as an alternative. This guide covers correct placement, tension, and timing to ensure patient comfort and accurate blood draw results.

Learn proper techniques for cleaning a venipuncture site using alcohol, iodine, or ChloraPrep. This guide covers correct motion, drying times, and allergy precautions for safe and accurate blood collection.

Learn how to safely recap a needle using the one-hand scoop technique. This guide explains when recapping is appropriate and how to prevent accidental needle sticks and contamination.

Learn how to properly assemble, hold, and use a straight needle for venipuncture. This guide explains needle components, safe handling, and techniques for steady, accurate blood collection.

Learn how to safely and effectively perform venipuncture using a butterfly needle. This lesson covers proper handling, vein selection, insertion technique, and post-draw safety steps to ensure accuracy and prevent needlestick injuries. 

Learn the proper technique for removing contaminated gloves to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This lesson demonstrates safe glove removal and disposal practices to maintain infection control and protect skin contact. 

Learn the proper steps for patient verification, vein selection, and venipuncture technique. This lesson covers equipment preparation, site cleaning, tourniquet use, and post-draw care to ensure safe, accurate, and compliant blood collection. 

Learn how to prevent patient injury during blood collection. This lesson covers safe needle handling, vein repositioning standards, labeling accuracy, and precautions for patients with medical conditions such as mastectomy or fainting tendencies. 

Learn how to safely correct a failed venipuncture when blood flow is not established. This lesson covers identifying common causes, checking tube vacuum, adjusting needle depth, and properly redirecting the needle to regain access without compromising patient safety. 

Understand the correct order of draw to prevent cross-contamination between blood collection tubes. This lesson explains tube sequence, additive carryover prevention, and the importance of filling each tube correctly for accurate lab results. 

Learn how to recognize and respond to fainting during or after a blood draw. This lesson covers early warning signs, safe needle removal, patient protection, and proper incident documentation procedures.