A vial of blood extracted correctly can tell you everything you need to know.
The Phlebotomy Short Course is designed to equip participants with theoretical knowledge and skills to perform safe and effective venepuncture on adults and to familiarise participants with all aspects of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Phlebotomy is a crucial skill in the medical field, involving the safe extraction of blood for tests, transfusions, or donations. In Singapore, organizations like the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) ensure that blood collection practices meet the highest safety standards. Additionally, professionals working in this field often adhere to guidelines set by the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) to maintain the quality and safety of care.
Next Scheduled Phlebotomy 3-Day Course Dates
Upcoming intakes:
2 Dec – 4 Dec
Open to the Public
Apply for this Short Course through the appropriate form found on this page.
3-Day PHLEBOTOMY COURSE INFORMATION
This 3-day Phlebotomy course in Singapore is designed for you who are seeking hands-on experience in blood specimen collection.
Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- State the basic principles in infection control and safe patient handling.
- Participants will learn the fundamental principles of infection control, including hand hygiene, use of barriers (PPE), and environmental cleaning to prevent healthcare-associated infections in accordance with Singapore’s healthcare standards.
Ministry of Health Singapore – Infection Prevention and Control
2. Demonstrate the steps in donning and removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Participants will be trained in the correct procedures for putting on and removing PPE, including gloves, gowns, masks, and eye protection, to minimize the risk of contamination in line with Singapore’s healthcare guidelines.
3. Perform the correct technique in venepuncture and collection of blood specimens, including accessing challenging veins.
- The course will cover the precise technique required for venepuncture, ensuring safe and effective blood specimen collection, including strategies for accessing veins that are difficult to locate or puncture.
4. Describe the complications related to venepuncture and its management.
- Participants will learn to identify potential complications such as hematomas, nerve damage, or infections associated with venepuncture, along with appropriate management and preventive measures.
HealthHub – Managing Healthcare Procedures
5. Demonstrate safe handling of specimens and proper documentation.
- The course will teach best practices for the handling, labeling, and transporting of blood specimens, as well as accurate documentation to ensure patient safety and compliance with regulatory standards in Singapore.
The assessment strategy has been designed to address the integration of theory and practice across the course, in line with the course structure. On the other hand evidence of competence may be gathered by a number of methods including:
- Direct observation
- Competency assessment
- Stimulated Performance and or Case Scenarios discussions
Course participants would deem to have met the competency of venepuncture upon completion of the course and pass the competency tests.
- All participants are required to go for a blood test for Hepatitis and HIV before course commencement.
- Participants who are Hepatitis A, B, C, and HIV tested positive would not be able to attend the course.
Do check our other course offerings like the WSQ Certificate in Healthcare as an introduction to your journey into Nursing.
Don’t have a clinic for your 30 On-the-Job Training (OJT) hours? No worries! Join our partnered clinic for a practical, hands-on training experience.
What to Expect:
Initial Briefing: First 30 minutes includes a briefing and dummy hand assessment.
Phlebotomy Practice: Perform real procedures on patients.
Independent Skill Check: Demonstrate your ability to work independently.
Additional assessment may be required if needed.
Complete your 30 draws and return your documentation to CSM Academy via WhatsApp to receive your Certificate of Completion.
Cost: Varies by clinic. Contact us for details! (Estimated: $200-$350, before GST)
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With Clinical placement:
- Application fee: $50
- Course Fees: $750
- Placement training: $350
Total: $1,150
Without Clinical placement:
- Application fee: $50
- Course Fees: $750
Total: $800
(All fees above are excluding GST)
Installment payment available via Atome. (3 months)
- Terms and Conditions Apply.
Payments
- All Payments of fees are in Singapore Dollars.
- Amounts presented above are exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Payment Methods
Cheque
Telegraphic Transfer
NETS
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Participants will be issued with a “Certificate of Attendance” upon meeting the required 100% course attendance and competency assessment at the 3-day practical course. Participants who have finished 30 practical cases under the supervision of a registered doctor or trained phlebotomist are required to return to CSM Academy International to show the 30 practical cases evidence before the academy can issue the participants with a “Certificate of Completion.”
To further enhance your skills and career prospects in the healthcare sector, we encourage you to consider enrolling in our WSQ Certificate in Healthcare. This comprehensive program is designed to provide you with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in various healthcare roles, offering a valuable progression path following your phlebotomy training.
Upon completion of the Phlebotomy course in Singapore, participants will be issued a ‘Certificate of Attendance’ upon meeting the required 100% course attendance.
Get upto 12 CPE points after you do this course with us!
To begin your application process, please click the Apply Now! button below, or find the application form found on this page.
Documents
Please prepare screenshots, scans, or digital copies of your personal documents as they may be required to be uploaded to the application form, such as your NRIC, Working Pass, Student Pass, Passport, Diploma, Certificate or Transcript of Records (where they apply), etc.
Application Fees
Your application fee for this course must be paid prior to submission of the form. Payment details will appear as you go through with the application form. Application Fees are non-refundable.
After Submission
A representative from CSM Academy International will contact you shortly after submission to assist you further into the application process.
The Phlebotomy course in Singapore offered by CSM Academy is a crucial program designed to teach the safe extraction of blood for tests, transfusions, or donations.
