This course discusses the possible infectious complications that can happen from any type of phlebotomy or venous puncture. We will discuss signs & symptoms, laboratory evaluations, and treatment options for various infection types, including cellulitis, abscesses, and septicemia. You will also learn about patient risk factors and infection control measures to keep the patient safe.
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Course Format
Delivery Method
Price
Online - Complete Course
Course is available online IMMEDIATELY after purchase
Reading material is presented in a PDF or PowerPoint format
One copy of the reading material can be printed out or saved
Quiz answers are entered online & graded immediately
YOU print your certificate from your Course History
At the completion of this course the reader will be able to:
Lists the types of infectious complications that can occur from phlebotomy.
Lists the signs & symptoms, laboratory evaluation, and treatment options for cellulitis.
Lists the signs & symptoms, laboratory evaluation, and treatment options for abscesses.
Lists the signs & symptoms, laboratory evaluation, and treatment options for sepsis and septicemia.
Recalls the patient risk factors that may contribute to infectious complications.
Recalls some important infection control measures that can help keep you and your patient safe.
Provider #: 50-2256
CE Broker Reporting
We report to CE Broker immediately after course completion, provided that your license number is in your profile prior to course completion.
Course #: 20-715454
P.A.C.E Provider #: 511
ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Approval
Continuing Education Unlimited is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.
Approved | 511-120-23
California Dept of Public Health, Laboratory Field Services
Our Laboratory courses are accepted by The California Department of Public Health, Laboratory Field Services, when the course also has an ASCLS P.A.C.E. #.