73969 Level 3 Unit Hsc 3053 Obtain Venous Blood Samples
Unit Title:
Obtain venous blood samples
Unit sector reference:
HSC 3053
Level:
3
Credit value:
3
Guided learning hours:
24
Unit accreditation number:
D/601/8860
Unit purpose and aim
This unit is aimed at health and social care professionals involved in the use of venepuncture/phlebotomy techniques and procedures to obtain venous blood samples from individuals for investigations.
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
The learner can:
1
Understand legislation,
1.1 Describe current policy and good practice legislation, national related to obtaining venous guidelines, local policies, protocols and good blood samples practice guidelines which relate to obtaining venous blood samples
2
Understand the anatomy and physiology relating to obtaining venous blood samples 2.1 Describe the structure of venous blood vessels
2.2 Explain blood clotting processes and the factors that influence blood clotting 2.3 Describe the position of venous blood vessels in relation to arteries, nerves and other structures
3
Be able to prepare to obtain venous blood samples 3.1 Confirm the individual’s identity and obtain valid consent 3.2 Communicate with the individual in a manner which: provides relevant information provides support and reassurance addresses needs and concerns is respectful of personal beliefs and
© OCR 2010
Exemplification
Valid consent must be in line with agreed UK country definition 1
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
The learner can: preferences 3.3 Select and prepare appropriate equipment for obtaining the venous blood sample 3.4 Select and prepare an appropriate site taking into account the individual 's preferences 4
4.1 Apply health and safety measures relevant to the procedure and environment 4.2 Apply standard precautions for infection prevention and control
4.3 Use the selected blood collection equipment correctly, in a manner which will cause minimum discomfort to the individual
4.4 Use
Obtain venous blood samples
Unit sector reference:
HSC 3053
Level:
3
Credit value:
3
Guided learning hours:
24
Unit accreditation number:
D/601/8860
Unit purpose and aim
This unit is aimed at health and social care professionals involved in the use of venepuncture/phlebotomy techniques and procedures to obtain venous blood samples from individuals for investigations.
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
The learner can:
1
Understand legislation,
1.1 Describe current policy and good practice legislation, national related to obtaining venous guidelines, local policies, protocols and good blood samples practice guidelines which relate to obtaining venous blood samples
2
Understand the anatomy and physiology relating to obtaining venous blood samples 2.1 Describe the structure of venous blood vessels
2.2 Explain blood clotting processes and the factors that influence blood clotting 2.3 Describe the position of venous blood vessels in relation to arteries, nerves and other structures
3
Be able to prepare to obtain venous blood samples 3.1 Confirm the individual’s identity and obtain valid consent 3.2 Communicate with the individual in a manner which: provides relevant information provides support and reassurance addresses needs and concerns is respectful of personal beliefs and
© OCR 2010
Exemplification
Valid consent must be in line with agreed UK country definition 1
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
The learner can: preferences 3.3 Select and prepare appropriate equipment for obtaining the venous blood sample 3.4 Select and prepare an appropriate site taking into account the individual 's preferences 4
4.1 Apply health and safety measures relevant to the procedure and environment 4.2 Apply standard precautions for infection prevention and control
4.3 Use the selected blood collection equipment correctly, in a manner which will cause minimum discomfort to the individual
4.4 Use