Master essential phlebotomy and IV techniques with this comprehensive training kit. Featuring authentic medical equipment and a realistic practice arm, this course allows aspiring and current medical professionals to develop critical venipuncture skills before working with real patients. The included online course provides 30+ step-by-step projects and five real-world case studies that demonstrate key principles in action.
- Complete 29-piece kit with authentic medical supplies for practicing phlebotomy, IV techniques, and blood sampling
- Realistic Venipuncture Trainer – a fully functional practice arm with lifelike needle-to-vein sensation
- Comprehensive online course covering sterility, asepsis, blood collection, IV setup, and injection techniques
- Portable and lightweight design for practicing lab simulations anywhere
- Hands-on training in venous, arterial, and capillary blood drawing plus subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
What's Included:
- Venipuncture Trainer (practice arm)
- Lumen stoppers/connectors
- Syringes: 0.5 mL (pre-assembled with 30g needle), 5 mL, 10 mL
- Needles: Syringe needles (22g, 20g, 18g), Safety needles (21g)
- IV Catheters: 22-gauge, 20-gauge
- Butterflies (flexible tube with winged needle)
- Small IV fluid package (100 mL saline or dextrose)
- IV Lines: Adult and child tubing
- Vials: Glass vial (10 mL), Plastic vial (10 mL)
- Vacuum container hub and needles
- Plain collection tubes (vacutainers)
- Vacuum container hub with safety needle pre-assembled
- Lancets: Safety and regular
- Tourniquets: Re-usable and disposable, plus Tournistrip®
- Tegaderm™ dressing
- Ruler and on-skin marker pen
- Alcohol prep swabs
- Gauze squares and cotton swabs
- Roll of strapping
- Work surface cover
- Non-latex gloves
- Sharps waste container
- Lab requisition forms
- Various forms and illustrations
Professional Medical Skills Training for Future Healthcare Providers
This venipuncture practice kit introduces the art and science of intravenous (IV) techniques, IV injections, and blood sampling. The training allows students to practice and master these essential skills in a controlled environment before encountering real patients. The included Venipuncture Trainer provides a realistic simulation of clinical phlebotomy procedures with an authentic feel when the needle penetrates the vein.
The illustrated hands-on course (viewable online here) guides students through 30+ step-by-step projects using all the authentic medical items included in this kit. Five true-story case studies demonstrate key principles in real-world contexts.
What You'll Learn
Upon completion of The Apprentice Doctor® Venipuncture Course, students will develop understanding of basic principles of sterility and asepsis, items and procedures for performing venipuncture and setting up IV lines, fundamental principles of phlebotomy, techniques for drawing venous, arterial, and capillary blood, various injection types including local and regional anesthetic injections, IV line setup techniques and principles, and taking and understanding medical history before invasive procedures.
This course provides hands-on training in essential venipuncture, phlebotomy, and IV techniques including collecting capillary blood, drawing venous blood (various techniques), drawing arterial blood, giving subcutaneous injections, giving intramuscular injections, setting up IV lines, collecting laboratory samples, and injecting local anesthetics. The course also covers basic information regarding non-blood specimens received by medical technology labs (such as urine, sputum, and pus) and teaches recognition and management of common and uncommon venipuncture complications.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What age is this venipuncture training kit appropriate for? This kit is designed for aspiring medical professionals, typically high school students and older who are interested in healthcare careers. It's ideal for students preparing for nursing school, pre-med programs, or EMT training. Adult supervision is recommended for younger students.
- Is the practice arm reusable? Yes, the Venipuncture Trainer (practice arm) is designed for repeated use. It simulates the realistic feel of needle insertion and can be used multiple times for practice sessions. The arm provides consistent, lifelike resistance to help develop proper technique.
- Do I need prior medical knowledge to use this kit? No prior medical knowledge is required. The comprehensive online course starts with foundational concepts like sterility and asepsis, then progresses through increasingly advanced techniques. The step-by-step format makes it accessible for beginners while providing valuable practice for those with some medical training.
- How do I access the online course? The Apprentice Doctor® Venipuncture course is available online at futuredoctorsacademy.com. This kit no longer includes a flash disk version of the course - online access provides more convenient, up-to-date content you can view from any device.
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