This course is to allow Mercy Ascot RNs and Anaesthetic technicians to gain competency in collecting venous blood samples for analysis.

Competency requires:

1. eLearning course completion.

2. Practical teaching session facilitated by the Clinical Practice Team & Documented on Trendcare

3. Successful completion of three Phlebotomy Skill Validation Assessments, sighted by either a member of the Clinical Practice Team, experienced credentialed colleague or CNM/CATM and recorded on TrendCare competency record updated by CNM or Clinical Coach.