抽血专业证书课程 (Professional Certification Programme in Phlebotomy)

Programme Objectives
Upon completion of this programme, participants should be able to:

1. Describe the healthcare delivery system, understand some common medical terminologies and appreciate the role of phlebotomists in healthcare teams.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of infection control and safety, including the correct handling of biological hazardous specimens.
3. Show a basic understanding of the human circulatory system.
4. Understand Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) in relation to the various clinical laboratory units.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of collection equipment, various types of additives used, special precautions necessary and substances that can interfere in the clinical analysis of blood constituents.
6. Display proper techniques to perform venipuncture and capillary puncture.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of pre-analytical errors that can significantly alter results.
8. Show an understanding of quality assurance in laboratory.
9. Demonstrate understanding of requisitioning, specimen transport, processing and storage.
10. Demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts of communication, personal and patient interaction, stress management, professional behaviour and code of practice.

Programme Outline

1. Introduction to phlebotomy
2. Blood collection tubes
3. Non-blood specimens
4. Medical terminology
5. Phlebotomy techniques (Part I)
6. Phlebotomy techniques (Part II)
7. Phlebotomy techniques (Part III)
8. Specimen processing and handling
9. Point-of-care-testing (POCT)
10. NonCommon blood tests and handling complications
11. Laboratory safety and infection control
12. Quality assurance in phlebotomy, communications and attitude

Programme Organiser
Department of Pathology, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital

Co-organiser
BD Asia Limited

Organizing Committee
Dr. Edmond S K Ma, Department of Pathology, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital
Mr. Chan Kin Kun, Department of Pathology, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital
Ms. Jennifer S W Li, Department of Pathology, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital
Dr. Chris L P Wong, Department of Pathology, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital
Ms. Gloria T Y Hung, Nursing Administration, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital
Ms. Constance Mak, BD Asia Limited
Ms. Angela Kwok, BD Asia Limited

Medium of Instruction
Cantonese supplemented by English terminologies. PowerPoint material will be presented in English.

Programme Structure
A total of 60 contact hours spread over a 6-month period:

1. Lectures and PowerPoint presentations (10 x 3 hours) = 30 hours total
2. Laboratory practice sessions (5 x 3 hours) = 15 hours total, using plastic life-size arms and performance of venipuncture between students under supervision.
3. Clinical practice (5 x 3 hours) = 15 hours / at least 50 blood draws on real patients (attachment to clinical laboratory phlebotomy team), including venipunctures and skin punctures.

Programme Timetable
Date: 30 September 2010
Time: 18:30 - 21:30 (lectures, Thursdays, weeks 1-10)
           14:30 - 17:30 (practical, Saturdays, weeks 11 - 14)
           Clinical practice: see above.
Venue: Auditorium, 4/F Li Shu Pui Block, Phase II, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital

Target Participants
This phlebotomy course is intended for healthcare workers that include the following categories of personnel:
1. Phlebotomists
2. Medical laboratory technician or technologists
3. Nurses
4. Heath care assistants or aides

The organizing committee will review all applications and make the final decision of acceptance to the phlebotomy course.

Minimum Entry Requirements and Other Information

1. Form 5 or above with 5 subject passes in Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), including English and Chinese.
2. Applicants who possess overseas qualifications are required to possess qualifications at least equivalent to the above, or as approved by the Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation (HKCAA).
3. Letter of recommendation from current or past employers is preferred.
4. Applicants may be asked to attend an oral interview with the course organisers.
5. Class size is limited to 30 participants to allow close monitoring of students during practical and field attachments.
6. Selection criteria include experience, nature of job and the employer. If over-subscribed, a quota system will be used to ensure that applicants from different healthcare institutions all get equal opportunity to enrol.
7. The decision of the organizing committee regarding application acceptance or rejection is final.

Assessment
Students will receive a certificate from the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital and will be eligible to apply for Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) examination by ASCPi upon successful completion of all parts of the programme, including:

1. Above 80% overall attendance (both lectures and practical sessions)
2. Completion of student portfolio (at least 50 successful blood collections).
   Participants not employed by the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital may complete the clinical training (i.e. at least 50 successful blood collections) at the institution when they work only if approved by the organizing committee and must be documented and signed by the Laboratory Director (pathologist or biomedical scientist) of the institution. Otherwise clinical attachment will be undertaken at Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital.
3. Written examination:
   A two-hour MCQ examination on theories taught in lectures
4. Practical examination:
   Examination on full phlebotomy techniques, including venipuncture, capillary collection, safety and problem solving
   
   

Tution Fee
Staff of Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital: HK$ 500 deposit and full refund upon completion of course and passing the assessment

External applicants: HK$ 5,000

Continuing Nursing Education (CNE): 30 points

MLT Board CPD Programme/Activity Code: 08100041 (12 points)

Closing Date for Application: 14 August 2010

Commencement Date: 30 September 2010


Enquiry:
Tel : 2835 8794 (Ms. Katherine Cheung)
Email : labsec@hksh.com

Application Procedure
Please ensure that all of the following items are included (incomplete applications will be rejected) and to be sent to 1/F, Li Shu Fan Block, Department of Pathology, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, 2 Village Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong. (Please state on envelope "Application for Professional Certification Programme in Phlebotomy")

• Completed application form (can be downloaded from http://www.hksh.com/simp/info/cpd_seminar.html)
• Photocopy of both sides of HKID card / passport
• Academic transcripts / public examination results
• Letter of recommendation from current employer / academic referee (if available).
• 2 (two) recent passport-sized colour photographs
• A crossed cheque payable to "Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital Limited" (cheques will be returned to rejected applicants).

Applicants will be notified 2 weeks before commencement through mail whether the application is successful. All information received will be handled in strict confidence and used only for course application purposes. Applications will not be processed if information / documents provided are incomplete.