An illustrated, hands-on, self-paced, online course to be used with The Apprentice Doctor® Venipuncture Training Kit which includes all the instruments and items needed.
The Kit
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The Course
This is an illustrated, hands-on, self-paced, online course to be used with The Apprentice Doctor® Venipuncture Training Kit which includes all the instruments and items needed.
A basic understanding of general human (or veterinary) anatomy and physiology, especially the cardiovascular system, is required in order to understand and safely apply the techniques that the student will learn.
Every “simple” venipuncture procedure is, in essence, a minor surgical procedure governed by the basic principles of surgery:
- Have a comprehensive understanding of basic medical sciences, especially anatomy and physiology of the relevant areas and systems.
- Follow the basic principles of sterility and asepsis, including the use of barrier techniques.
- Take a medical history and interpret this information to modify your treatment plan.
- Use good lighting.
- Respect life and bodily tissues.
- Perform the procedure in a humane and professional manner.
- Anticipate the possibility of complications and deal with them promptly and effectively.
The Apprentice Doctor® Venipuncture Phlebotomy and IV Skills Course and Kit are not intended to be used as a substitute for clinical training. Instead, The Apprentice Doctor® offers a firm foundation so students can successfully master the initial learning curve in a non-clinical setting before confidently entering the clinical situation.
Who Should Enroll In This Course?
- Medical students
- Pre-medical students
- Paramedics and EMT students
- Nursing students
- Phlebotomy students
- Dental students
- Veterinary students
- Surgery interns/registrars
- Advanced first aid practitioners
- Military medics
- High school students interested in a career in medicine (guidance required)
- Practicing healthcare professionals who would like to improve their venipuncture skills
Setting
Home-based learning
Time Allowed
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Duration
+-60 Hours (including practical projects).
The Apprentice Doctor Academy recommends that the student not rush through the course (not more than 3 hours per day) to allow for consolidation of the information. The course could be done in less than a week with full-time study; however, it is recommended that you not rush and instead allow the information to consolidate in your mind.
From the date of enrollment, you have 12 weeks to complete the course, failing which you will need to re-enroll.
Furthermore we recommend that you briefly review the previous day’s work before continuing each day. This will also consolidate the knowledge in your mind.
Requirements/Instructions
— Register with Apprentice Doctor Academy
— Enroll in Course
— Simulation Kit (optional but recommended to complete the practical projects and practice the techniques you learn)
Certified Credits
Equivalent to thirty shadowing hours
Warnings
– The Apprentice Doctor® Venipuncture Course is intended as supporting training material to supplement formally registered and accredited phlebotomy, paramedic, medical, dental, and veterinary courses. In itself, this course does not qualify one as a phlebotomist or any other type of medical professional.
– Without a formal medical qualification you may open yourself to medicolegal litigation if applying these techniques on the public.
– The surgical gloves contain latex. We do supply latex-free gloves as an alternative on request.
– The course and kit is suitable for students 16 years of age and older. Adult supervision is recommended for students below the age of 18 years.
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 104 Lessons
- Lifetime
- First Things First6
- The Apprentice Doctor® Venipuncture Kit2
- Section 1: Introduction10
- 5.1Objectives of the Course
- 5.2Case Study 1: An Avoidable Accident – an Unnecessary Death
- 5.3Terminology
- 5.4Types of Intravenous Fluids
- 5.5Aspects of safety
- 5.6Proper Sharps Disposal and Illegal Injection Drug Users
- 5.7Project 1B How to Use a Safety Needle/Device
- 5.8Basic Anatomy of the Circulatory System
- 5.9Blood
- 5.10Quiz 15 Minutes5 Questions
- Section 2: Preparation26
- 6.1Case Study 2: Contracting one of the Most Feared Diseases in the World Today
- 6.2Short Notes on Medical History
- 6.3Project 2 – Take a Medical History
- 6.4Patient Information
- 6.5Short Notes on Aseptic Technique
- 6.6Project 3A – A Technique for Proper Handwashing
- 6.7Project 3B Cleaning Hands with an Antiseptic Rub
- 6.8Project 3C How to Don (Put on) Clean Gloves
- 6.9Project 3D – How to Safely Remove Used Gloves
- 6.13Project 3E – Don Sterile Gloves
- 6.14Project 3F – Remove Contaminated Gloves
- 6.15Patient Positioning
- 6.17Project 4A – How to Apply a Tourniquet (Disposable)
- 6.18Project 4B – How to Apply a Tournistrip® Tourniquet
- 6.19Project 4C – How to Apply a Tourniquet (Reusable)
- 6.20Project 4D – How to Apply a Tourniquet (Blood Pressure Cuff)
- 6.21Project 5A – Identify the Veins of the Upper Extremity
- 6.22Project 5B – Identify the Veins of the Lower Extremity
- 6.23Project 5C – Other Important Veins (Face, Neck, and Chest)
- 6.24Project 5D – Map the Valves in Veins
- 6.25Blood Safety Instructions
- 6.26Project 6A Prepare to Administer an Injection
- 6.27Project 6B – How to Prepare a Puncture Site Aseptically (Routine Venipuncture)
- 6.28Project 6C – How to Prepare a Puncture Site Aseptically (Collecting Blood for Blood Culture)
- 6.29Project 6D – How to Prepare a Puncture Site Aseptically (Collecting Blood from Blood Donor)
- 6.30Quiz 25 Minutes5 Questions
- Section 3: Collecting Blood27
- 7.1Case Study 3: My Life Changed Drastically in a Split Second
- 7.2Capillary Blood Collection Using a Lancet
- 7.3Project 7A – Draw Capillary Blood: Adult
- 7.4Project 7B – Draw Capillary Blood: Baby
- 7.5Project 8 – How to Give a Subcutaneous Injection
- 7.6Project 9 – How to Give an Intramuscular Injection
- 7.7Project 10A – Set up the Venipuncture Trainer for Phlebotomy
- 7.8Project 10B – Set up the Venipuncture Trainer for IV Projects
- 7.9Project 10C – Set up the Venipuncture Trainer for Arterial Blood
- 7.10Taking Care of the Venipuncture Trainer
- 7.11Refilling the IV Fluid Bag
- 7.12Therapeutic Phlebotomy (Bloodletting)
- 7.13Project 11A – Draw Venous Blood Using a Vacuum Tube
- 7.14Project 11B – Draw Venous Blood Using a Syringe and Needle
- 7.15Project 11C – Draw Blood Using a Butterfly Needle
- 7.16Cutting Down a Vein
- 7.17Project 11D – How to Start an IV Line
- 7.18Project 11E – How to Remove the IV Line
- 7.19Special Groups of Patients
- 7.20Aids to Assist the Clinician
- 7.21Project 12A – Identify the Body’s Pulse Points
- 7.22Project 12B – Perform a Modified Allen’s Test
- 7.23Project 12C – Draw Arterial Blood
- 7.24Blood Transfusions, Blood Type (Blood Groups), and Agglutination
- 7.25Blood donations
- 7.26Project 13 – Donating Blood
- 7.27Quiz 35 Minutes5 Questions
- Section 4: Related Topics of Interest15
- 8.1Case study 4: Despite all the Training and the Necessary Care, Accidents Do Happen
- 8.2Central Venous Line
- 8.3Arterial Catheterization
- 8.4Coronary Arteriography
- 8.5Interventional Radiology
- 8.6Kidney Dialysis
- 8.7Ports
- 8.8Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
- 8.9Anesthesia
- 8.10Infusion Pumps
- 8.11New Developments
- 8.12Short Notes on Other Bodily Secretions
- 8.13Short Notes on Other Bodily Excretions
- 8.14Short Notes on Other Bodily Fluids
- 8.15Quiz 45 Minutes5 Questions
- Section 5 - Complications21
- 9.1Case study 5: A “Routine” Venipuncture Case
- 9.2Vasovagal Response and Vasovagal Syncope
- 9.3Allergic Responses
- 9.4Needle Penetration Through the Vein
- 9.5Hematoma
- 9.6Ecchymosis
- 9.7Needle/Cannula in the Tissue
- 9.8Tissue Infiltration (Extravasation)
- 9.9Cannula/Catheter Blocked (Occluded)
- 9.10Catheter-Related Infections
- 9.11Intra-Arterial Position of Needle/Cannula During Phlebotomy
- 9.12Inadvertent Intra-Arterial Injection of Medication Instead of Intravenous Injection
- 9.13Clinical Differentiation Between Arteries and Veins
- 9.14Septic Thrombus
- 9.15Deep Vein Thrombosus (DVT)
- 9.16Embolism
- 9.17Air Embolism
- 9.18Local Tissue Damage
- 9.19Nerve Damage
- 9.20Needlestick Injuries
- 9.21Quiz 55 Minutes5 Questions
- Section 6 - Conclusion3
