NOCN
Level 3
QN: 603/7144/4
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NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Phlebotomy
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 334 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
16 Units
Guided Hours
334 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applying Phlebotomy Skills and Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to gain informed patient consent.
- Be able to take blood samples.
- Be able to document professional practice.
2
Caring for Patients During the Phlebotomy Procedure
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how effective communication can facilitate the phlebotomy procedure.
- Know the essential information required from a patient prior to the phlebotomy procedure.
- Understand patient preparation prior to a phlebotomy procedure.
- Understand when and how to apply pain relief whilst obtaining blood.
- Understand current safe practice, infection control and health and safety.
- Understand post procedural best practice.
- Know how to care for vulnerable patients.
3
Causes and Spread of Infection
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the causes of infection.
- Understand the transmission of infection.
4
Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to maintain a clean environment.
- Understand the principles and steps of the decontamination process.
- Understand the importance of good waste management practice.
5
Obtain and test capillary blood samples
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how legislation, policy and good practice guidelines relate to obtaining and testing capillary blood samples.
- Understand the anatomy and physiology in relation to obtaining and testing capillary blood samples.
- Be able to prepare to obtain capillary blood samples.
- Be able to obtain capillary blood samples.
- Be able to test and record the results of blood samples.
- Be able to pass on the results of blood samples.
6
Obtaining Blood from Hands and Feet
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the use of a butterfly system for obtaining blood.
- Understand the key methods and potential complications of obtaining blood from hands and feet.
7
Paediatric Phlebotomy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand principles of obtaining informed consent from children.
- Understand methods used when taking blood from children.
- Understand when and how to apply pain relief whilst obtaining blood.
- Understand the use of distraction and breathing techniques.
- Understand potential complications when taking blood from children.
8
Phlebotomy Skills: Cannulation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the benefits to the patient of effective, efficient cannulation.
- Be able to use a cannula.
9
Reflective Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand reflective practice.
- Be able to use reflective practice.
10
Science and Anatomy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the reasons for obtaining blood samples.
- Know the components of blood.
- Understand the basic components of the circulatory system.
- Know the structures and functions of arteries, veins and capillaries.
- Know the blood clotting processes and factors influencing blood clotting.
11
Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment for work in healthcare settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand legislation, local policy and protocol in relation to dressing for work in a healthcare setting.
- Be able to select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) in a healthcare setting.
12
Support individuals who are distressed
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand causes and effects of distress on individuals.
- Understand potential impacts on own well-being when supporting an individual who is distressed.
- Be able to prepare to support individuals who are experiencing distress.
- Be able to support individuals who are experiencing distress.
- Be able to support individuals to manage distress.
- Be able to record and report on an individual’s distress.
13
The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand own and others roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections.
- Understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infections.
- Understand systems and procedures relating to the prevention and control of infections.
- Understand the importance of risk assessment in relation to the prevention and control of infections.
- Understand the importance of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the prevention and control of infections.
- Understand the importance of good personal hygiene in the prevention and control of infections.
14
Understanding Laboratory Techniques and Blood Analysis
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of retaining the integrity of the sample.
- Know how aspects of the testing process can be affected during phlebotomy.
- Understand the most commonly used blood tests.
15
Understanding Phlebotomy Skills and Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key terminology associated with phlebotomy.
- Understand the principles of informed patient consent, including paediatric consent.
- Know current health and safety legislation and regulations as relevant to phlebotomy.
- Understand an organisation’s application of phlebotomy policies and procedures.
- Understand the principles of infection control during venepuncture.
- Know how to recognise and respond to complications which could occur during venepuncture.
- Know about different types of tourniquet.
- Be able to demonstrate application and release of a tourniquet.
- Be able to demonstrate taking blood from a dummy arm.
- Know what action to take if bloods cannot be taken.
- Know how to provide patient aftercare.
- Know how to prepare and pack samples for transportation.
16
Understanding Record Keeping for the Care Worker
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of keeping accurate records of the care given to individuals.
- Understand methods for ensuring the confidentiality of individuals’ information.
- Know about record storage systems and methods of recording.
- Understand the significance of records being ‘individual centred’.
- Know about skills needed in keeping accurate records.
- Understand issues regarding transmitting and receiving information.
- Understand the importance of different types of information to the Care Worker.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7144/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2021