Certificate Course in Phlebotomy
Duration: 4 weeks
Mode: Hybrid (Online + Inhospital Training)
Develop the essential knowledge and practical skills required to perform safe, accurate, and professional blood specimen collection. The Certificate Course in Phlebotomy at the Institute of Allied Health Sciences (IAHS) is designed for individuals who wish to pursue a career in healthcare or enhance their existing clinical skills.
This intensive 4-week competency-based programme combines classroom learning, simulation-based practical training, and supervised clinical experience to prepare participants for real-world healthcare settings.
What is a Phlebotomist?
A Phlebotomist is a trained healthcare professional responsible for collecting blood specimens from patients for laboratory investigations, blood transfusions, health screening, and blood donation programmes.
Phlebotomists play a vital role in the healthcare system by ensuring that blood samples are collected safely, accurately, and efficiently while maintaining patient comfort, infection prevention standards, and specimen quality. Since laboratory results directly influence medical diagnosis and treatment decisions, the accuracy and professionalism of a phlebotomist are essential to patient care.
Why Study Phlebotomy?
Healthcare facilities increasingly require professionals who are competent in blood specimen collection and patient care. Completing this course provides valuable practical skills that can improve your employment opportunities in hospitals, laboratories, clinics, and diagnostic centres.
Whether you are beginning your healthcare career or wish to expand your clinical competencies, phlebotomy is one of the most valuable and in-demand healthcare skills.
Duration: 4 weeks
Mode: Online (Zoom) + Practical (In-Hospital Training)
Why Choose This Course?
Flexible Online Learning
Simulation-Based Skills Training
Intensive Hospital-Based Clinical Training
Career opportunities, Growth and Support
Valid Certificate on Completion of Course
Learning Outcomes and Professional Responsibilities
During this programme, participants will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical competence in:
Introduction to Phlebotomy
Professional roles and responsibilities
Medical ethics and patient confidentiality
Effective communication with patients
Anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system
Vein identification and venepuncture techniques
Capillary blood collection (finger and heel prick)
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
Standard precautions and hand hygiene
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Safe handling and disposal of sharps
Specimen collection procedures
Order of blood collection tubes
Specimen labelling and documentation
Specimen transport and handling
Managing difficult blood collections
Managing complications such as fainting and haematoma
Occupational health and safety
Quality assurance in specimen collection
What You Will Learn
Skills and Competencies You Will Gain
Upon successful completion of the course, graduates will be able to:
Identify and correctly register patients before specimen collection.
Interpret laboratory investigation request forms.
Explain procedures clearly and obtain patient cooperation.
Prepare equipment safely before blood collection.
Perform venepuncture using correct techniques.
Collect capillary blood samples safely.
Maintain infection prevention and control standards.
Correctly label and document all specimens.
Transport specimens according to laboratory protocols.
Manage minor complications during blood collection.
Educate patients on post-procedure care.
Maintain patient dignity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Eligibility & Requirments
Applicants should meet one of the following minimum requirements to enrol in the Certificate Course in Phlebotomy:
G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) or an equivalent qualification.
Good Basic Knowledge on English or Tamil
Preferences is given to candiates who are already working in Health Releated profession (e.g Nursing Assitant, Caregiver etc.)
Have good Stable Internet Connection with Laptop.
Able to attend to the Insisitue for the Pratical and Exams
Application Process and Deadline
Applications are now open for the Certificate Course in Phlebotomy. Prospective participants are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible, as places are limited.
Complete the course application form :
Submit copies of the required educational and identification documents
Pay the registration fee.
Receive confirmation of enrolment from the Institute of Allied Health Sciences (IAHS).
Application Deadline
Closing Date for Applications: 10 August 2026
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of the Certificate Course in Phlebotomy opens the door to a wide range of employment opportunities within the healthcare sector. Qualified phlebotomy personnel are in demand in government and private hospitals, diagnostic and medical laboratories, blood banks, specialist clinics, medical centres, health screening centres, research laboratories, and community health programmes.
In addition to providing a pathway into the healthcare profession, phlebotomy is a valuable skill for Nursing Assistants, Caregivers, Laboratory Assistants, and other allied health professionals who wish to enhance their clinical competencies and advance their careers. The knowledge and practical experience gained through this course strengthen professional capabilities and improve employability in both public and private healthcare settings.
Contact Information
Jeevadanuja Jeevaratnam,
Coordinator & Administration Team,
Institute of Allied HealthSciences,
Address : No 253, Station Road, Kurumankadu, Vavuniya
Contact No : +94 74 413 4486