Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Phlebotomy

Venipuncture Techniques

Safety and Infection Control

Patient Interaction and Communication

Lesson Summary

This module covers the fundamentals of phlebotomy and venipuncture, focusing on techniques, patient safety, and communication. It includes patient preparation, handling anxious patients, infection control, and the use of equipment, ensuring comprehensive understanding and skill development in phlebotomy.

Specimen Collection and Preservation

Specimen Transport and Storage

Quality Assurance and Quality Control

This module explores specimen handling and processing in phlebotomy, covering the collection, labeling, transport, and storage of various specimens. It emphasizes quality assurance, control measures, documentation, and addressing specimen rejection, ensuring accurate diagnostics and patient safety in laboratory practices.

Phlebotomy, Venipuncture and Specimen Handling - Course Assessment

Master the essentials of phlebotomy, venipuncture techniques, and specimen management in this free online course.

Phlebotomy, Venipuncture and Specimen Handling

This comprehensive phlebotomy course thoroughly explores venipuncture techniques, venous anatomy, and effective patient communication. It delves into specimen handling, labelling, and preservation, emphasizing quality assurance, accurate documentation, and accreditation. This is designed for aspiring phlebotomists and blends essential technical skills with ethical practices to ensure the highest patient care and laboratory excellence standards.

Anatomy and Physiology

Diagnostic Procedures

Cardiovascular System Disorders

The Cardiovascular System is central to sustaining life within the body by supplying it with blood and oxygen. This module will teach you how the cardiovascular system functions and in what way it can become diseased.

Preoperative and Postoperative Care

Complications of Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardiac Arrest

Cardiovascular surgery can be a very difficult time for both the patient and their families. This module will show you how to care for the patient both before and after their surgery, helping them on their way to a full recovery.

Anatomy and Physiology of The Respiratory System

Performing Physical Examinations

Performing Physical Procedures

The respiratory system is central to sustaining life within the body by supplying it with oxygen and removing carbon dioxide. This module will teach you how the respiratory system functions and how to perform physical examinations and procedures to determine when it is deteriorating.

Pulmonary Drainage

Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System

Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System

The respiratory tract is the most common portal of entry and exit of microscopic disease agents in the body. This module will teach you how to identify, treat and prevent a wide range of disorders of both the upper and lower respiratory system. You will also examine the implications that these disorders can have on the care you provide to patients.

Diploma in Clinical Nursing Skills – First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Digestion and Metabolism

The Digestive System

The Digestive System - Part 2

The module examines the function of the digestive system and metabolism. You will learn about proteins, carbohydrates and fatty acids, and how they provide fuel for the body's metabolism. You will learn about the lower digestive system, such as the intestines, pancreas and liver and how they produce enzymes and gastric juices to help in the absorption of food.

Performing Gastrointestinal Intubation

Performing Gastrointestinal Intubation (Part 2)

This module focuses on the various diagnostic procedures for identifying disorders of the gastrointestinal system. Here you will learn how to identify the various signs and symptoms as well as examining the steps and procedures for gastric and intestinal intubation, the process of passing a tube through the nose or mouth, through the esophagus, and into the stomach or intestine.

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Hepato-Biliary Disorders

Diabetes

In this module you will learn about the different types of gastrointestinal disorders and learn how to identify the symptoms and different treatments for each disorder. You will also learn about diabetes, how it is caused, how to identify its symptoms, and make the patient aware of the signs and symptoms, as well as emergency treatment procedures.

The Central Nervous System

The Spinal Cord

Neurological Assessments

This module examines the function of the central nervous system. You will learn about the three major subdivisions: central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), the autonomic nervous system (ANS). You will learn about the spinal cord and the brain-stem structure and function, as well as how to assess conciousness in regard to motor, sensory and orientation functions.

Unconscious Patient Care

Care of the Sensory System

This module focuses on the various diagnostic procedures for identifying and evaluating the patients nervous system. Here you will learn the steps and procedures for brain scanning, electroencephalogram (EEG) and lumbar puncture. You will also learn about the proper positioning and care for an unconscious patient. Proper positioning of the patient prior to give eye treatments, and the procedure for administering hearing tests are also explained.

Infectious Disorders

Cranial Disorders

Degenerative Disorders

In this module you will learn about the different types of some of the most common infectious neurological diseases such as meningitis and encephalitis. You will also learn about cranial nerve disorders and head injuries, generally categorized as direct and indirect. You will also learn about degenerative neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) as well as the signs and symptoms, and emergency treatment procedures.

Diploma in Clinical Nursing Skills – Second Assessment

Diploma in Clinical Nursing Skills - Assessment

Learn more about the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems.

Diploma in Clinical Nursing Skills

This free online diploma course in Clinical Nursing Skills will teach you nursing techniques required to treat a range of diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, and the central nervous system. You will study the implications that these disorders can have on the care you provide to your patient. You will also look into the anatomy and physiology as well as the role that each organ plays.

Introduction to Learning Disability Nursing

Psychosocial Interventions and Psychodynamic Approaches

Learning Disability Nursing Throughout the Lifespan

This module provides an introduction to learning disabilities nursing. You will learn about the numerous psychosocial interventions that can support individuals with learning impairments. Also, look at the nature of learning disorders throughout a person's life and how they relate to learning disability nursing.

Promoting Health and Well-Being

Nursing Models and Behavioural Interventions

The Future of Learning Disability Nursing

This module will discover the different roles of learning disability nurses. You will learn about their connections to health action planning, facilitation, and promotion. Additionally, you will comprehend various nursing models, behavioural interventions, and future expectations they will have to meet.

Nursing Care for Patients With Learning Disabilities - Course Assessment

This free online medical course teaches you the foundational values, roles and models of learning disability nursing.

Nursing Care for Patients With Learning Disabilities

Are you interested in developing the fundamental skills necessary to support the mental well-being of children, young people, and adults with learning disabilities as you work towards a fulfilling career as a learning disability nurse? By enrolling in this free course, you will become familiar with different nursing models and psychological methods to help care for people with various learning needs and look after their mental health.

Stakeholders and Service Delivery

Continuous Improvement and Managing Quality

Quality and Team Building

In this module, you will learn how to identify the different stakeholders and manage their expectations before measuring the quality of health services. We cover the various stages of continuous improvement, the responsibilities of improvement facilitators and how to control quality.

Managing Quality and Service Delivery in Healthcare - Course Assessment

Learn how to manage the quality of service delivery to improve overall patient satisfaction in this free online course.

Managing Quality and Service Delivery in Healthcare

According to the WHO, one in 10 hospital patients in high-income countries suffer some sort of injury while receiving treatment. Low- and middle-income countries have 5.7 to 8.4 million deaths annually related to poor-quality care. This course will teach you how to manage quality care and offer safe, effective, and timely healthcare service. You will also study the theories of quality and explore team-building techniques.