PROGRAMMES

Phlebotomy / Venepuncture Training

This page shows all details for the Phlebotomy Training funded by L&SC PCTH, as well as useful resources and guidance.

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Adult Phlebotomy/Venepuncture Training

Please note that you must meet the pre-requisites below before applying for this course​
 
All staff undertaking this training must:
• Ensure that their workplace competency is signed off by an experienced, designated assessor (usually a senior nurse, consultant, or phlebotomy trainer).

• Work within the scope of their professional role, training, and local policies and have explicit approval under local organisational policy for phlebotomy roles.

Please note if you are attending this course from outside of General Practice and/or Lancashire and South Cumbria you should follow local policy and guidelines. Before booking this course, you must also ensure that it is recognised by the organisation who will be responsible for your workplace competency assessments and have a workplace assessor in place.

 
We are only able to accept delegates who meet the pre-requisites of this course, and we are unable to provide support with workplace competency assessments or offer shadowing opportunities as this is outside our commissioning as a Training Hub. 
 
The aim of this phlebotomy training course is to teach learners how to safely take blood samples for tests or donation, while keeping patients comfortable and following UK health and safety guidelines. The training is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience. 
 
This course is fully funded for delegates currently employed in General Practice or within a PCN in Lancashire and South Cumbria. If you are not eligible for a fully funded place, please pay for your place in the ticket section.

 

See below all adult phlebotomy training by location.

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Paediatric Phlebotomy/Venepuncture Training

Please note that you must meet the pre-requisites below before applying for this course​
All staff undertaking this training must:
  • Be a registered healthcare professional (e.g., nurse, doctor, healthcare scientist) or non-registered, e.g. HCA, have a minimum of 12 month’s experience in adult venepuncture/phlebotomy and regularly take bloods as part of their role and have explicit approval under local organisational policy for phlebotomy roles.
  • Have an up-to-date DBS check (if in direct unsupervised patient contact).
  • Have completed core mandatory training (infection control, safeguarding children, basic life support).
  • Ensure that their workplace competency is signed off by an experienced, designated assessor (usually a senior nurse, consultant, or phlebotomy trainer).
  • Work within the scope of their professional role, training, and local policies and have explicit approval under local organisational policy for phlebotomy roles.

 Please note if you are attending this course from outside of General Practice and/or Lancashire and South Cumbria you should follow local policy and guidelines. Before booking this course, you must also ensure that it is recognised by the organisation who will be responsible for your workplace competency assessments and have a workplace assessor in place.

 
We are only able to accept delegates who meet the pre-requisites of this course, and we are unable to provide support with workplace competency assessments or offer shadowing opportunities as this is outside our commissioning as a Training Hub. 

The aim of this paediatric phlebotomy training course is to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to safely and effectively perform paediatric blood draws. 

This course is fully funded for delegates currently employed in General Practice or within a PCN in Lancashire and South Cumbria. If you are not eligible for a fully funded place, please pay for your place in the ticket section.
 
 

See below all paediatric phlebotomy training by location.

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Resources & Videos

Please find useful updates, information and resources below.

Infection Control

Please see the Infection Control resources below. If you have booked a place on one of our courses, you can also access these resources on your Medribe account.

Aseptic Non Touch Technique

Venepuncture Community Standard-ANTT

Skin Decontamination- Guidance and Evidence

Primary Care- Phlebotomy, IPC September 2025

Clinical Skills Practice Workshop

L&SC PCTH are hosting Clinical Skills Practice Workshops throughout the year covering various clinical skills such as Venepuncture.
A great opportunity for staff to practice their skills pre and post-training.
See below for all dates and locations.

PHLEBOTOMY DEPARTMENT

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Marijke Fenney

Locality Operations Manager