In partnership with the Center for Phlebotomy Education, Inc.

Description: This video, the most current and comprehensive available on the subject, demonstrates the proper technique for performing finger sticks, heel sticks, and newborn screening collections. Detailed information, demonstrations, and graphic animations are all based on the latest Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) standards and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate the proper procedure for capillary punctures;
• Identify the acceptable sites for skin punctures on newborns, infants and older patients
• Submit properly collected newborn screen cards for testing.

Author: Dennis J. Ernst MT(ASCP), NCPT(NCCT)

Director Center for Phlebotomy Education, Inc.

PEP hours: 1.0

CPS credits: 0

*Note: PEP hours and/or CPS credits will only be awarded upon successful completion of the quiz.