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Blood Sampling: Blood Collection via Vascular Access Device (Online)

This course requires a prerequisite, Blood Sampling: General Concepts.

This interactive, narrated, self-paced online course focuses on central venous access device blood collection techniques, with an emphasis on the home care patient. In addition, extra information is added for blood sampling for the pediatric patient.

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.

0.5 contact hours will be awarded to online class participants.

Criteria for successful completion to receive 0.5 contact hours

  • 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 2023-0000000954. Expiration date 5/27/2025.


Objectives: Upon completion of the course the participant will be able to

  1. Discuss the advantages and potential risks of collecting blood from a central line.
  2. Identify the purpose of collecting a waste volume of blood.
  3. Select the appropriate safety supplies for blood collection from a central line.
  4. Discuss the appropriate method of flushing the central line when collecting a blood sample.

Course authors: Jean Stumpf, BSN, CRNI and Jill Wall, RN, 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