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The UK’s first Level 4 (Ireland Level 6) qualification

• FDSc (Foundation Degree Level) qualification
• Nationally Recognised
• The only Open College Network Level 4 phlebotomy qualification available in UK
• OCN Accredited + CPD Accredited
• Follows on from Introduction to Phlebotomy, or
• Can be attended as a “stand-alone” course
• All aspirated and evacuated systems covered
• Specialised blood collection systems
• Classroom or Virtual Classroom options
• Comprehensive Training Kit provided with VC option
• Complete your training from beginner to advanced level

Combine our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course and Advanced Phlebotomy Course to complete your training at Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4

About this course

PART 1 – Theory: Complete this online at home or work in your own time (stop and start learning when it suits you).

Can be completed on multiple devices – smart phones, kindle, laptop, tablet etc.

PART 2 – Skills and Practical Development:

Covers advanced specialised phlebotomy techniques to give you the leading edge as a phlebotomist. Learn to use a wide range of non-routine equipment.

Classroom or Virtual Classroom:

Attend one of our classroom locations or join us in our virtual classroom (Zoom).

Full joining instructions provided.

Comprehensive Practise@Home

Advanced Phlebotomy kit

A 60 piece kit accompanies our virtual classroom course option – continue to “hone” your skills after you have completed your training.

Learning Outcomes

Revision of basic phlebotomy techniques.

Understand both aspirated and evacuated systems and which to choose.

Have a full understanding of specialised and advanced phlebotomy equipment.

A detailed look at Point of Care testing.

Managing neonates and children including equipment and supplies options.

Geriatric patients and age-related issues.

Non-routine blood tests.

Handling patient T1 and T4 allergies, drug trials, difficult and psychiatric patients.

Maintaining equipment, QC, Stock Control.

Includes legal, consent and documentation

After the course

Safely and competently handle advanced phlebotomy equipment and supplies.

​Correct patient management before, during and after advanced procedures.

Understanding equipment types and appropriate choices.

Understand special handling procedures

Appreciate legal and professional responsibilities

Offer POC testing options to your clients (aesthetic therapists)

Understand non-clinical applications including private testing.

Have a full understanding of all collection options available to a phlebotomist in both clinical and private environments.

Learn how to take blood … train as a Phlebotomist

OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS – NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Includes FREE Practise@Home Phlebotomy Training kit (worth £79.99)

Nationally Recognised Qualification

OCN Accredited – Level 3 (advanced)

CPD Accredited (21 CPD points)

Covers all steps up to live blood draw

Practise on artificial arm and fake blood!

Skills for Health (HSC376) & WHO compliant

Basic understanding of English language required

PART 1 – Theory: complete online (eLearning) at home or work and download a certificate of completion

PART 2 – VIRTUAL CLASSROOM Skills and Practical Development: Attend a one day Zoom virtual classroom session

Course Content:

Introductions & Overview

History, Definitions & Roles

Work-flow Cycles

Professionalism

Health & Safety

Blood Collection Systems

Anatomy & Physiology

Blood Composition

Using the Equipment

Performing the Venepuncture

Lab Tests & Bottle Types

Analytical Errors

Practical Sessions:

Equipment familiarisation

Unpacking the training kit

A look at the mini-arm trainer and associated equipment

Using the tourniquet & identifying a vein

Handling & assembling the equipment

Further skill-set development and consolidation.

Performing the venepuncture (on the mini-arm trainer)

Consolodating pre- an post-venepuncture procedures

Home Study Pack – A Home Study Pack will be provided to you prior to attending the course and is an integral part of your learning programme. Completion of this assignment is recommended prior to attending the course and is designed to provide you with a basic knowledge of several fundamental subject areas.

Learning Outcomes

Trains up to point of live blood collection

Covers all essential theory and skill-set development to meet medical standards

Blood test types, collection systems, consent, legal requirements, blood composition, preventing collection and analytical errors

No other course required to draw blood from patients / clients (consenting adults)

Progression route to advanced and cannulation courses as required

After the Course

Safely and competently draw blood from clients

Understand the correct procedures to draw blood from a wide range of challenging situations

Follow correct procedures dealing with handling errors

Know which bottle types to use for different blood tests

Meets or exceeds Skills for Health and WHO healthcare mandates

OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS – NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Nationally Recognised Qualification
• Open College Network Accreditation
• Level 4 (as required for minimally invasive procedures)
• Covers standards set by HEE
• Employed (salon) or Self-Employed opportunities
• Basic understanding of English language requireD
• Includes FREE Practise@Home PRP Training Kit (worth £79.99)

About this course

PART 1 – ONLINE – Theory: complete online at home or work and download a certificate of completion

PART 2 – VIRTUAL CLASSROOM – Skills and Practical Development: Attend one full day virtual classroom via Zoom (full log-in instructions provided)

78 UK & Eire training locations

OCN Accredited Certificate

Level 4 (Foundation Degree)

Compliant – full compliancy with current practises and guidelines

Learning Outcomes

Trains up to first therapy treatment

Covers all essential theory and skill-set development to meet current guidelines

Learn how to efficiently harvest platelets from client’s plasma and apply PRP

Learn how to use microdermal rollers and microdermal pens on facial areas

Legal and regulatory requirements including consent

Leads onto cannulation course if required

After the course

Practice as an Aesthetic Therapist

Salon (employee) or Self-Employed – start your own therapy practice

Perform facial treatments – minimally invasive microneedling procedures up to 0.5mm needle depth (Level 4)

Employment (Salons) or Self-Employed

Add cannulation (IVNT) skills as required

Option to combine with Phlebotomy Training (total 2 day classroom)

The UK’s first Level 4 (Ireland Level 6) qualification

• FDSc (Foundation Degree Level) qualification
• Nationally Recognised
• The only Open College Network Level 4 phlebotomy qualification available in UK
• OCN Accredited + CPD Accredited
• Follows on from Introduction to Phlebotomy, or
• Can be attended as a “stand-alone” course
• All aspirated and evacuated systems covered
• Specialised blood collection systems
• Classroom or Virtual Classroom options
• Comprehensive Training Kit provided with VC option
• Complete your training from beginner to advanced level

Combine our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course and Advanced Phlebotomy Course to complete your training at Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4

About this course

PART 1 – Theory: Complete this online at home or work in your own time (stop and start learning when it suits you).

Can be completed on multiple devices – smart phones, kindle, laptop, tablet etc.

PART 2 – Skills and Practical Development:

Covers advanced specialised phlebotomy techniques to give you the leading edge as a phlebotomist. Learn to use a wide range of non-routine equipment.

Classroom or Virtual Classroom:

Attend one of our classroom locations or join us in our virtual classroom (Zoom).

Full joining instructions provided.

Comprehensive Practise@Home

Advanced Phlebotomy kit

A 60 piece kit accompanies our virtual classroom course option – continue to “hone” your skills after you have completed your training.

Learning Outcomes

Revision of basic phlebotomy techniques.

Understand both aspirated and evacuated systems and which to choose.

Have a full understanding of specialised and advanced phlebotomy equipment.

A detailed look at Point of Care testing.

Managing neonates and children including equipment and supplies options.

Geriatric patients and age-related issues.

Non-routine blood tests.

Handling patient T1 and T4 allergies, drug trials, difficult and psychiatric patients.

Maintaining equipment, QC, Stock Control.

Includes legal, consent and documentation

After the course

Safely and competently handle advanced phlebotomy equipment and supplies.

​Correct patient management before, during and after advanced procedures.

Understanding equipment types and appropriate choices.

Understand special handling procedures

Appreciate legal and professional responsibilities

Offer POC testing options to your clients (aesthetic therapists)

Understand non-clinical applications including private testing.

Have a full understanding of all collection options available to a phlebotomist in both clinical and private environments.

THIS COURSE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
1: PERIPHERAL I.V. CANNULATION – IV THERAPIES COURSE (GPT008)
2: VACCINATION / INJECTION COURSE (GPT601)

Learn how to administer injectables and intravenous therapies …

FAST-TRACK YOUR AESTHETICS TRAINING

WITH OUR

COMPLETE TRAINING PACKAGE

20% Multi-Course Discount

• Cover all stages from Level 1 through to Level 4 (FDSc)
• Cover your theory training online
• Complete your advanced practical training in 1 day
• Practical training in Classroom or Virtual Classroom
• Comprehensive Practise@Home training kits for VC
• Awards 2 accredited qualifications
• Dual Accreditations for all courses
• Covers all steps required to safely perform injectables
• Covers all steps required to safely perform IV therapies
• Practise IV on artificial arm with fake blood
• Practise injection techniques on realistic injection pads
• Learn beginner to advanced skills and techniques
• Basic understanding of English language required
• OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

About these courses

1: PERIPHERAL I.V. CANNULATION COURSE:

PART 1 – Theory

Allow approx. 5-6 hours

PART 2 – Practical Training

Join us in our virtual classroom – 3-4 hours

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ACCREDITED LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATION

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Course Itinerary

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​2: VACCINATION / INJECTION COURSE:

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PART 1 – Theory

Allow approx. 5-6 hours

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PART 2 – Practical Training

Join us in our virtual classroom – 3-4 hours

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ACCREDITED LEVEL 4 QUALIFICATION

Course Itinerary

Learning Outcomes

Train up to point of your first vaccination or injection

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Train up to point of setting up your first IV cannula

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Understanding equipment and supplies

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All theory and practical skills required to perform safe medical grade procedures

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Covers all essential theory and skill-set development to meet medical standards

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Understand the processes required to safely evaluate your patient pre-treatment

Understand the procedures used to set up and manage vaccinations / injections and IV infusions

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Understanding potential risks and how to avoid

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Post-treatment client management and how to avoid critical complications

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Maintain correct client care and aftercare

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Includes legal, consent and documentation

After the course

Safely and competently offer and administer a vaccine or drug treatment by injection, such as Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Vitamin E as well as other treatments such as Thymus Gland Extract and Glutathione (GSH).

Offer IV infusions such as Vitamins, Minerals and Trace Elements, Homeopathic remedies, Amino Acids and many other therapies.

Understand and calculating fluid rates.

Correct client management before and during injection followed by and safe after-care.

​Understanding equipment types and appropriate choices.

​Understand vaccine management control from client arrival, appraisal, treatment and post-treatment follow-on treatments.

Understand cannula management and control from client arrival through client appraisal, consent, treatment and post-treatment.

​Appreciate and understand your legal and professional responsibilities.

COMPLETION OF INTRODUCTION TO PHLEBOTOMY COURSE RECOMMENDED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL

• Nationally Recognised Qualification
• OCN Accredited – Level 3 (advanced)
• CPD Accredited
• Covers specialised and advanced phlebotomy techniques and practices
• Comprehensively covers Peripheral IV Cannulation
• Advanced qualification – additional credits
• Phlebotomy training recommended but not essential
• Basic understanding of English language required

This course is also available as seperate classroom or virtual classroom courses with practical training. Please contact us for more details on 01525 713377 quoting EVENTBRITE-TS or email courses@geopace.net.

About this course

PART 1 online – Advanced Phlebotomy

Learn how to handle specialist blood tests and requests including special procedures, geriatric patients, alternative environments and group leadership

PART 2 online – Cannulation

Covers Legal & Professional requirements, A&P, IPC, and full PIVC procedures

Phlebotomy – advanced techniques covered including POC (point of care) testing

Cannulation – comprehensive IV set-up

OCN Accredited at Level 3 (advanced)

Skills for Health & WHO compliant

SCORM compliant – Complete this course on laptop, ipad, tablet, mobile phone, computer, kindle etc.

Learning Outcomes

Phlebotomy techniques including POC testing, special procedures and handling requirements. Also train up to point of first cannulation (online video included)

Understand the procedures used to set up a peripheral IV cannula

Covers all essential theory and skill-set development to meet current healthcare standards

Understand the special skills required to manage challenging patients. Geriatric techniques and specific issues.

Specialised test requests and associated handling requirements including forensics, drug trials and research projects.

Point of Care Testing and examining 10 common POC test requests.

After the course

Follow through requests for uncommon blood tests and appreciate the specific handling requirements

Understand when and how to carry out POC testing

Understanding equipment types and appropriate choices

Safely and competently set up and maintain a peripheral IV infusion

Correct client management before, during infusion and safe after-care

Understand and calculating fluid rates when performing IV cannulation

Appreciate legal and professional responsibilities, general phlebotomy management and leadership skills

THIS COURSE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
1: INTRODUCTION TO PHLEBOTOMY COURSE (GPT003) – Level 3 (Ireland Level 5)
2: ADVANCED PHLEBOTOMY COURSE (GPT005) – Level 4 (Ireland Level 6)
3: GEOPACE COMPETENCY CERTIFICATE – CPD Certified

Learn how to take blood … train as a Phlebotomist

FAST-TRACK YOUR PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING WITH OUR COMPLETE TRAINING PACKAGE

20% off – Multi-Course Discount

Cover all stages from beginner through to Level 4

Available as Classroom or Virtual Classroom

Complete your beginner to advanced training in 2 days

Awards 2 accredited qualifications – Introduction to Phlebotomy and Advanced Phlebotomy qualifications

Both courses are dually accredited (OCN & CPD)

Geopace Certificate of Competency included with classroom attendance or available as an option when booking virtual classroom

Covers all steps up to live blood draw

Learn advanced skills and techniques

Virtual Classroom options include comprehensive Practise@Home Training Kits (yours to keep)

Basic understanding of English language required

OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

About these courses

1: INTRODUCTION TO PHLEBOTOMY:

PART 1 – Theory

Complete in the classroom or online – 1 day

PART 2 – Practical Training

Attend a classroom location – 1 day

ACCREDITED LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATION

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2: ADVANCED PHLEBOTOMY:

PART 1 – Theory

Complete online – allow approx. 5-6 hours

PART 2 – Practical Training

Attend a classroom location – approx. 3 hours

ACCREDITED LEVEL 4 QUALIFICATION

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3: ROUTE TO COMPETENCY MASTERCLASS:

(Optional when booking virtual classroom)

Practical Training

Attend a classroom location – approx.

2-3 hours

CPD CERTIFIED

CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY

Learning Outcomes

Trains up to point of live blood collection

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Covers all essential theory and skill-set development to meet medical standards

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Blood test types, collection systems, consent, legal requirements, blood composition, preventing collection and analytical errors.

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Advanced course covers both aspirated and evacuated collection systems, specialised systems, geriatric, neonatal and paediatric collection systems

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Route to Competency Masterclass (Live Blood Sessions) awards a Geopace Certificate of Competency.

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No other course required to draw blood from patients / clients (consenting adults)

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Pathway to more specialised roles within NHS and private organisations

After the course

Safely and competently draw blood from patients

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Understand the correct procedures to draw blood from a wide range of challenging situations

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Correctly follow procedures when dealing with handling errors

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Understand how to safely manage your patient in adverse situations

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Appreciate and avoid pre-analytical and post-analytical errors

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Know which bottle types to use for different blood tests

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Use your new skills and qualifications to work within medical / healthcare or aesthetics settings

* Exact timings can vary depending on group dynamics and course progress. Please check your Booking Confirmation for exact times.

Learn how to take blood … train as a Phlebotomist

OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS – NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Nationally Recognised Qualification

OCN Accredited – Level 3 (advanced)

CPD Accredited (21 CPD points)

Covers all steps up to live blood draw

Practise on artificial arm and fake blood!

Skills for Health (HSC376) & WHO compliant

Basic understanding of English language required

PART 1 – CLASSROOM Theory: Attend a classroom location for one full day

PART 2 – CLASSROOM Skills and Practical Development: Attend a classroom location for one full day

Course Content:

Introductions & Overview

History, Definitions & Roles

Work-flow Cycles

Professionalism

Health & Safety

Blood Collection Systems

Anatomy & Physiology

Blood Composition

Using the Equipment

Performing the Venepuncture

Lab Tests & Bottle Types

Analytical Errors

Practical Sessions:

Equipment familiarisation

Using the tourniquet & identifying a vein

Handling & assembling the equipment

Hands on approach using vein blocks

Performing the venepuncture (on artificial arms)

Role Play

Home Study Pack – A Home Study Pack will be provided to you prior to attending the course and is an integral part of your learning programme. Completion of this assignment is recommended prior to attending the course and is designed to provide you with a basic knowledge of several fundamental subject areas.

Learning Outcomes

Trains up to point of live blood collection

Covers all essential theory and skill-set development to meet medical standards

Blood test types, collection systems, consent, legal requirements, blood composition, preventing collection and analytical errors

No other course required to draw blood from patients / clients (consenting adults)

Progression route to advanced and cannulation courses as required

After the Course

Safely and competently draw blood from clients

Understand the correct procedures to draw blood from a wide range of challenging situations

Follow correct procedures dealing with handling errors

Know which bottle types to use for different blood tests

Meets or exceeds Skills for Health and WHO healthcare mandates

OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS – NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Nationally Recognised Qualification
• Accredited with Open College Network
• OCN Credit4Learning
• Level Three Certificate (advanced)
• Expand your horizons to include this specialised area of caring
• Comprehensively covers end of life and terminal patient care skills
• Includes support and reference material to download and keep
• No previous experience or qualification needed
• Download a certificate on completion of your online course

About this course

Online – Complete this eLearning course online in the comfort of your home or work. Allow approx. 6-7 hours to complete.

8 weeks – Stop and start your course when it suits you. You have up to 8 weeks to complete (extendable on request)

Validity – no expiry date, although recommended renewal in 18 months

OCN Accredited at Level 3 (advanced)

CPD Accredited (7 CPD points)

Skills for Health & WHO compliant

Certificate: Download a certificate on completion

Learning Outcomes

Caring for people at the end of their life

Identifying the dying phase of life

Appreciating the importance of person-centred care

Equality, diversity and rights

Planning ahead

Ensuring nutrition, hydration and mouth care

Symptom Control

Understanding the bereavement process

Working with multidisciplinary

After the course

Use your new Level 3 (advanced) qualification for specific healthcare positions such as hospices

Care and management for end of life relatives at home

Confidently understand patient management when applying for volunteering positions

Understand and implement the specialised care skills required for palliative care

Use charts to evaluate test results.

Apply for NHS & Private Sector care positions