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Difficult Collections and Special Populations

MODULE 6

This module will cover an overview of phlebotomy techniques for pediatric and geriatric patients who often present as unique challenges due to their physiological and anatomical differences. We will also cover capillary collections and methods that will optimize success with difficult draws to enhance patient comfort and quality of care. 


Released: April 1, 2025
Expires: April 1, 2027

Module

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the specific concerns, procedures, and techniques involved in pediatric phlebotomy.
  • Describe the unique needs, procedural considerations, and techniques for geriatric patients.
  • Identify the strategies for difficult draws to be successful in difficult situations.
  • Explain the capillary collections process for situations where appropriate.

Level of Instruction

  • Intermediate

Disclaimer

  • Please follow your institution’s standard operating procedures (SOPs). We recognize there are variables associated with phlebotomy processes that are specific to individual institutions. The material presented here may not align with all institutional practices. Continue to follow your institution’s guidelines, procedures, and policies.

Disclosures

Listed below are individuals with control of the content of this program who have disclosed...

Relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:

None

No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:

Becca J. Jacobson

Training Program Coordinator

Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences

Phlebotomy Education

Credit

The following types of credit are offered for Module 6: Difficult Collections and Special Populations

ASCLS P.A.C.E.®

State of Florida

To obtain credit:

  1. View the module.
  2. Participate in the activities.
  3. Complete the posttest and evaluation that is linked to the final slide of the module.
  4. Generate and print your certificate.

ASCLS P.A.C.E.®

Mayo Clinic Laboratories is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® program. This program has been approved for a maximum of 1.0 P.A.C.E® contact hour. Level of instruction for this program is intermediate.

State of Florida

Mayo Clinic Laboratories is approved as a Continuing Education Accrediting Agency for the clinical laboratory sciences for the State of Florida. Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel has designated this program for General credit. This program has been approved for 1.0 contact hour.

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