A certification course focused on blood collection and specimen handling techniques.
Phlebotomists use a variety of tools, including:
All equipment must be sterile to prevent infection. Used needles go straight into a sharps container to keep everyone safe.
Always wear gloves and, when necessary, masks or gowns. This protects both the patient and the phlebotomist.
Following safety protocols and disposing of sharps properly reduces the risk of needle-stick injuries and cross-contamination.
After using a needle, it is immediately placed in a sharps container.
A tourniquet is applied to make veins more visible before drawing blood.
Using the right tools and safety measures keeps blood collection safe for everyone.