Applied Phlebotomy Training Videos
This 4-disc video series is the most accurate and comprehensive training on blood specimen collection on the market. Highly researched and painstakingly detailed, Applied Phlebotomy covers the critical aspects of blood specimen collection that every healthcare professional MUST know. Dynamic 3D animations demonstrate the effects of prolonged tourniquet application, nerve injuries, arterial nicks, and more. Each video is based on the most current Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI, formerly NCCLS) standards and guidelines including the newest revision of the venipuncture standard released in November, 2007.
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NEW Skin Punctures & Newborn Screens
This video, the most current and comprehensive on the market, demonstrates the proper technique for performing fingersticks, heelsticks, and newborn screening collections. Detailed information, demonstrations, and graphic animations are all based on the latest CLSI standards and OSHA guidelines. Approximate running time: 30 minutes.
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Basic Venipuncture
Learn the basic technique for drawing blood specimens by venipuncture according to the latest CLSI standard (revised in 2007). Detailed demonstrations include performing venipunctures using tube holders, syringes and winged blood collection sets. Emphasis is placed on needlestick safety, proper patient identification, preventing patient injury, and obtaining specimens free from errors that can alter results. Approximate running time: 32 minutes.
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"I recently purchased the Applied Phlebotomy series and am quite pleased with the product. I have already incorporated parts 1 and 2 into my new employee orientation program as an adjunct to didactic phlebotomy training. We have also used the Lawsuit video as our monthly "Brown Bag" (watch-on-your-lunch break) continuing education source for the entire lab."
Jeremy D. Angell
Coordinator, Support Services
CENTRACARE Laboratory Services
St. Cloud, MN |
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Preventing Preanalytical Errors
Errors that collectors can introduce into specimens during collection, transportation and storage that can alter test results are detailed in this tape. The effects of prolonged tourniquet time, order of draw, complications with IV fluids, the impact of exercise, fasting are highly detailed and reflect the latest research and CLSI guidelines. Additional topics include the effect of time, temperature, and delays in processing on test results. Approximate running time: 43 minutes.
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"I got the opportunity to view your videos this past week and I just wanted to say, WOW. They were all excellent. You did an absolutely superb job."
Stacy Jackson, PBT(ASCP)
Phlebotomist/Program Assistant
University Medical Center
Lubbock, Texas |
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Avoiding Phlebotomy-Related Lawsuits
This video identifies the types of injuries patients suffer from poorly performed venipunctures that lead them to bring legal action against those who draw blood specimens and their employers. Detailed descriptions of the mistakes phlebotomists and their managers make that result in those injuries are presented using actual case studies from the files of an expert witness to illustrate key concepts. Approximate running time: 42 minutes.
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"I just reviewed Preventing Preanalytical Errors & Avoiding Phlebotomy-Related Lawsuits. EXCELLENT! Thank you for your efforts to promote patient and phlebotomist safety and address the expected standard of care for phlebotomy. I will be adding these videos to our phlebotomy training program."
Dawn Smith, RNC
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA |
I also just want to say how very much I appreciate the video dealing with legal matters in phlebotomy. It is excellent! We graduate about 100 phlebotomists per year in our 200 hour program, and are trying to change the way phlebotomy is done in Houston one student at a time. I think they each need to see this particular video several times before becoming employed. Thank you for your time and thought in creating it.
Sharon Benthall, MT(ASCP)
Houston Community College |
Written, produced and directed by Dennis J. Ernst MT(ASCP), a highly respected international lecturer, author and director of the Center for Phlebotomy Education, this video collection is a must for every training and new-employee orientation program.
Available individually or as a set.
In this series, you will learn...
- the revised CLSI order of draw;
- how to avoid hemolyzing specimens;
- how to perform venipunctures according to the standards;
- the vein of the antecubital area that is most often associated with patient injury;
- the latest thinking on drawing a discard tube;
- how to minimize collector-induced errors that alter results;
- the most common mistakes that injure patients and bring lawsuits;
- how to properly collect newborn screens;
- tips for quality skin puncture specimens;
- the proper way to identify patients...and much more.
All content is based on the latest CLSI guidelines and standards including:
H3-A6: Procedures for the Collection of Diagnostic Blood Specimens by Venipuncture. (Revised 2007.)
H21: Collection, Transport, and Processing of Blood Specimens for Testing Plasma-based Coagulation Assays. (Revised, 2003.)
H18: Procedures for the Handling and Processing of Blood Specimens.
H4-A5:Procedures and Devices for the Collection of Diagnostic Capillary Blood Specimens.
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By applying the techniques and information presented in Applied Phlebotomy, phlebotomists and other healthcare professionals will be able to protect against the numerous and significant negative outcomes that can be caused by poor specimen collection and processing techniques.
Use Applied Phlebotomy in your new employee orientation and training programs to make sure your staff is properly trained, your risk is properly managed and your specimens are properly collected. |
