Infusion Courses
Blood Sampling: Blood Collection via Peripheral Venipuncture (Online)
This course requires a prerequisite, Blood Sampling: General Concepts.
This interactive, narrated, self-paced online course focuses on collecting a blood sample via peripheral venipuncture, with an emphasis on the home care patient. In addition, extra information is added for blood sampling for the pediatric patient. Topics include
- Peripheral vein selection and distension
- Peripheral venipuncture techniques
- Appropriate blood collection equipment selection
- Troubleshooting and potential complications
An optional, in-classroom lab for hands-on time is available at Pediatric Home Service in Roseville, MN. You must enroll in the lab if you want to attend. Select this link for more information
1 contact hour will be awarded to online class participants.
Criteria for successful completion to receive 1 contact hour:
- Completion of all course modules
- Achieving a passing score of 85% on post-test
- Completion and submission of evaluation form
There is no conflict of interest for anyone with the ability to control content of this activity.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Activity Number 2020-0000000955. Expiration date 5/27/2025.
Objectives: Upon completion of the course the participant will be able to
- Identify appropriate sites for peripheral venous access for the adult and pediatric population.
- Discuss three techniques that facilitate venous distension.
- Identify two keys to success for peripheral venipuncture.
- Discuss troubleshooting techniques that can be utilized during needle insertion.
- Identify supply options available to perform blood collection via peripheral venipuncture.
- Differentiate between the direct method and the syringe method of blood collection, and discuss clinical applications of both.
- Describe the process of accessing a peripheral vein and collecting a blood sample.
Course authors: Jean Stumpf, BSN, CRNI and Jill Wall, BSN, CRNI
For best learner experience, we recommend viewing this course on any desktop or laptop computer. The course may not display well when taken with an iPad, some mobile phones, or an Android tablet.
If you are experiencing technical difficulty or have questions about your online course, please email PHSUniversity@pediatrichomeservice.com. We will respond to your email within one business day. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central/Standard time.
Price: $10