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AP Video Series — Full Collection (5 DVD)

This series of five DVDs is the most accurate and comprehensive set of blood specimen collection training videos on the market.

Highly researched and painstakingly detailed, the Applied Phlebotomy Video Series covers the critical aspects of blood specimen collection that every healthcare professional MUST know. Dynamic 3D animations illustrate hemoconcentration, nerve injury, arterial nicks, and more. Each video is based on the most current Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) standards and guidelines.

Written, produced and directed by Dennis J. Ernst MT(ASCP), the director of the Center for Phlebotomy Education and a highly respected international lecturer and author. This video collection is a must for every training and new-employee orientation program. Available individually or as a set.

“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

“I just reviewed “Preventing Preanalytical Errors” and “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 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

“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

The Applied Phlebotomy Video Series consists of:

1. Basic Venipuncture
2. Preventing Preanalytical Errors
3. Avoiding Phlebotomy-Related Lawsuits
4. Skin Punctures & Newborn Screens
5. Arterial Blood Gas Collection

In this series, you will learn...

• CLSI’s recommended order of draw;
• how to avoid hemolyzing specimens;
• how to perform venipunctures according to the standards;
• the vein most often associated with patient injury when access is attempted;
• the latest recommendations 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;
• how to draw arterial blood gas specimens safely and without altering test results;
• the proper way to identify patients... and much more.

All content is based on the latest CLSI guidelines and standards including:

• H3: 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 2008.)
• H18: Procedures for the Handling and Processing of Blood Specimens. (Revised 2009.)
• H4: Procedures and Devices for the Collection of Diagnostic Capillary Blood Specimens. (Revised 2008.)

By applying the techniques and information presented in the Applied Phlebotomy Video Series, 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 the Applied Phlebotomy Video Series 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.