Free Phlebotomy Technician Course for Beginners
Phlebotomy Technician Fundamentals
Explore safe blood collection in this free phlebotomy technician course for beginners, covering infection control, vein selection, order of draw, venipuncture, specimen handling, and patient communication for lab support roles.
About this course
Phlebotomy Technician Fundamentals is a free beginner course focused on safe blood collection and specimen handling. You learn what phlebotomy technicians do, where they work, how patient rights apply, and why OSHA, HIPAA, PPE, sharps safety, biohazard handling, CLIA awareness, and infection control matter before a needle is used. The course connects anatomy, vein selection, tube systems, additives, equipment setup, and order of draw with accurate lab results.
The course is useful if you are new to healthcare, exploring lab support roles, preparing for formal phlebotomy training, or understanding venipuncture before hands-on practice. You study patient identification, site selection, tourniquet use, tube filling, capillary puncture, difficult draws, labeling, transport, specimen rejection, hemolysis, quality assurance, and professional communication. This foundation supports certification preparation, medical assisting, lab operations, or patient care pathways.
Course outline
The Role of the Phlebotomy Technician in Healthcare
In this module, you'll learn what phlebotomists do, practice settings, certification pathways, scope of practice, and patient rights.
Safety Standards and Infection Control in Phlebotomy
In this module, you'll learn OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards, PPE, sharps safety, biohazard handling, and CLIA and HIPAA compliance.
Anatomy and Physiology Essentials for Blood Collection
In this module, you'll learn circulatory system structure, major veins, blood composition, hemostasis, and vein site selection.
Equipment, Additives, and the Order of Draw
In this module, you'll learn evacuated tube systems, needle types, tube additives, the CLSI order of draw, and tray setup.
Performing a Safe and Successful Venipuncture
In this module, you'll learn patient identification, site selection, tourniquet application, needle technique, and correct tube filling order.
Capillary Puncture and Managing Special Patient Needs
In this module, you'll learn capillary collection technique, heel sticks, pediatric and geriatric considerations, and managing difficult draws.
Specimen Handling, Transport, and Quality Control
In this module, you'll learn specimen labeling, transport requirements, rejection criteria, hemolysis avoidance, and quality assurance practices.
Professional Communication and Preparing for Certification
In this module, you'll learn patient communication, cultural competency, workflow efficiency, and preparing for ASCP, NHA, and AMT exams.
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