Phlebotomist 3 months NVQ 3

Course Overview

What does a phlebotomist do?

A phlebotomist’s main job is to collect blood samples in response to orders issued by healthcare providers or for donation. More specifically, their job includes:

• Preparing people for blood draws, which may involve putting someone at ease if they’re anxious or have a fear of needles.
• Verifying the identity of the person before performing the blood draw and ensuring proper labeling of collection vials.
• Ensuring that all equipment is properly sanitized before collecting blood.
• Performing blood draws and transfusions for people.
• Assisting people who experience adverse reactions after a blood draw or transfusion.
• Maintaining, tracking and storing the blood samples for delivery to testing laboratories or blood banks.
• Assisting physicians and other medical professionals.
• Organizing and maintaining blood draw supplies.

Where do phlebotomists work?

Phlebotomists work in a variety of places, including:

• Clinical laboratories.
• Hospitals.
• Community health centers.
• Assisted living facilities and nursing homes.
• Clinics/ Health care centers
• Blood donation centers

Blood tests are used to screen for, diagnose and monitor health conditions. They’re very common and an essential part of medical testing.

Phlebotomy course offered by Medex College will give you the boost you need to achieve your professional goals in today’s fast-paced healthcare system.

This is certificate course will provide a foundation for students who seeking progression in the field of nursing to a Higher Diploma or beyond that. This course is approved by Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission of Sri Lanka (TVEC).,hence it is well recognized by nationally and internationally. After completing the course, you will have many opportunities for enter the healthcare industry with much demand anywhere in the Society.

Our course gives you the flexibility to study in full time or part time in equal standard in every study centers over Sri Lanka. Our well-organized course will deliver you higher level of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. During the course you will merge with continues assessments, exams, community development project and many other activities.

After successful completion of the course, you will be able to gather a valuable professional qualification to enter health care with a good job security. 

What are the entry qualifications?

• Age below 35
• Minimum G.C.E. O/L five passes with three credits or Equivalent qualification
• Height – Minimum 4’10
• Applicant need to pass our aptitude test (This exam will provide at study centre interview)

Course Duration

• One year Intuitional theory and practical
• Three months OJT – Clinical Training