Perform blood collection

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
HLTPAT306C

State Code
D8402

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
25/03/2011

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

01/08/2011

Field of Education

019909 - Laboratory Technology

Original Release Date

01/08/2011

Nominal Hours

200

Description

DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for routine blood collection from a defined client group, and excludes complex blood collection techniques

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Greet client and apply pre-test criteria

1.1 Correctly identify client
1.2 Obtain relevant personal and clinical information in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
1.3 Record relevant details in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
1.4 Obtain consent to collection procedure from client

2. Prepare for blood collection procedure

2.1 Identify appropriate method of collection is identified and follow correct procedures
2.2 Adopt standard and additional precautions as required
2.3 Select correct equipment and blood collection tubes and place in order of draw to ensure the collection accords with test requested
2.4 Follow organisation procedures

3. Perform relevant routine blood collection procedure

3.1 Follow infection control guidelines throughout procedure to minimise infection/cross infection
3.2 Adopt standard and additional precautions as required
3.3 Ensure client is correctly and comfortably positioned and appropriately prepared for the specific collection procedure
3.4 Seek assistance with procedure if required
3.5 Select appropriate collection site and blood collected using correct procedure and equipment
3.6 Observe client during procedure for potential adverse effects
3.7 Transfer correct volume of blood to the selected collection tubes in the set order of draw
3.8 Invert collection tubes within timeframe required and according to organisation policies and procedures
3.9 Apply pressure to collection site for the required time following withdrawal of needle
3.10 Observe and dress blood collection site, and monitor client for adverse effects from the collection

4. Perform post-blood collection procedures

4.1 Dispose of contaminated and general waste in accordance with infection control protocols and organisation policies and procedures and taking into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues
4.2 Label blood collection tubes with time and date of collection, client details and other required information
4.3 Complete all necessary documentation and information transfer so samples can be advanced to further processing in accordance with organisation procedures
4.4 Prepare collected samples for transit to further processing or are stored according to requirements of test(s)

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
C9406	HLTPAT306B	Perform blood collection	Unit of competency
C5095	HLTPAT6A	Perform blood collection	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WD242	HLTPAT306D	Perform blood collection	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D049	HLT32607	Certificate III in Pathology	Qualification