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Phlebotomy Fundamentals: Blood Draws Done Right

Venipuncture technique, order of draw, and the habits that keep sticks safe and samples valid.

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3h 13m

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Phlebotomy Fundamentals: Blood Draws Done Right
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This course includes:

  • 3h 13m on-demand video (free)
  • 20 lessons
  • Full lifetime access
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Certificate of completion

What you'll learn

  • Locate and assess veins and choose the right site and gauge
  • Perform the venipuncture sequence from identification to bandage
  • Apply the correct order of draw and know why tube order matters
  • Prevent hemolysis, protect yourself from sharps injuries, and handle difficult draws

Official study guide

The complete 36-page companion book for Phlebotomy Fundamentals: Blood Draws Done Right, covering every module with worked examples, key terms, self-check questions, and a full glossary. Print it or read it offline.

Course content

5 sections · 20 lessons · 3h 13m

  • Hard to Find Veins Blood Draw, IVs, Venipuncture - Nursing, PhlebotomyPreview5m
  • Best Veins for IV Insertion, Drawing Blood (Venipuncture Tips) in Nursing, Phlebotomy6m
  • Blood Types Explained | Blood Groups (ABO) and Rh Factor Nursing Transfusions Compatibility15m
  • Fear of Needles: Nursing Tips for Patients with Needle Phobia (IV Tips and Tricks)8m
  • Tips for Drawing Blood for Nursing Students & Nurses13m
  • Reasons Why People Miss Veins When Starting an IV or Drawing Blood10m
  • Prevent a Rolling Vein When Starting an IV or Drawing Blood5m
  • How to find a Vein in the Hand for Starting IVs & Drawing Blood6m

Requirements

  • •Basic infection control knowledge helps

About this course

Venipuncture technique, order of draw, and the habits that keep sticks safe and samples valid. This curated learning path is organized into 5 modules and 20 lessons, taught by RegisteredNurseRN. MegaCourse upgrades the original 3-section playlist into a complete mega course by adding 2 curated reading & resource lessons, a final knowledge-check quiz, plus structure, learning outcomes, progress tracking, and a shareable certificate of completion.

Who this course is for

  • Phlebotomy and MA students
  • Nurses and techs adding blood draws to their skill set

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RegisteredNurseRN

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Licensing & attribution

License: YouTube Standard License

Source: RegisteredNurseRN (Sarah Hill, RN)

Disclaimer: Educational content only - this course does not confer clinical certification or licensure and is not medical advice. In a real emergency, call 911. Always follow your state's scope-of-practice regulations.

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