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K - knowledge
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S1 - communication, collaboration and creativity
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S3.2.3 - providing physical therapies
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perform venepuncture procedures

skills

assisting and caring

providing health care or medical treatments

performing surgical procedures

perform venepuncture procedures

Concept overview

Description

Perform venipuncture procedures by selecting a suitable site to puncture the patients` veins, preparing the puncture site, explaining the procedure to the patient, extracting the blood and collecting it in an appropriate container.

Alternative Labels

conduct venepuncture procedures

perform routine venepuncture procedures

phlebotomy

Skill type

skill

Skill reusability level

sector specific skills and competences

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)