Phlebotomy Training in London – Part 1 CPD Certified & Employers Accepted

Honestly, a good phlebotomy course in London should give you four things, and we deliver all four:

• Qualified Professional Trainer
• Real supervised blood draws on real veins
• A certificate that employers recognise
• Hands-on practice with fellow students.

Most courses give you just one or two. Here’s why learners keep picking us over the competition.

Practical Experience With Real Blood Draws

You start the day practising with professional training arms. By the afternoon, you’ll draw blood from a consenting fellow learner, with a trainer supervising every step.

Earn an Employer Accepted & CPD Accredited Certificate

Your certificate is CPD-accredited by The CPD Certification Service (CPD UK), one of the UK’s leading independent CPD bodies. Many GP surgeries, occupational health services, and private hospitals like Bupa, Spire, and HCA Healthcare accept it. The accreditation is valid for life, and any future employer can verify it online, anywhere in the world.

Leave With Your Certificate

Pass both assessments, and your CPD-accredited certificate is printed before you leave the venue.

Small Class Sizes

Every London class is intentionally capped to a small number of learners, ensuring personalised guidance and attention.

Learn Skills That Follow NOS Standards

Our curriculum is fully aligned with CHS132, the Skills for Health National Occupational Standards, so you learn what employers expect.

Train With Real Clinical Equipment

Practice with the same kit used in real clinics, leaving confident and ready to operate every common UK clinical setup.

Our course gives you everything you need to start a phlebotomy job from day one. The online theory builds your knowledge, and the practical day builds your hands-on skills. By the end, you’ll have both experience and a certificate to prove it.

Here’s exactly what each part covers:

Online Theory (~3.5 hours, self-paced)

Build your foundation from home ahead of the practical day. The course is short, clearly explained, and divided into manageable lessons for your convenience.

After completing the online module, you will know:

• How blood flows through the body and the role of each vein
• Full vascular system and what happens during a draw
• Fundamentals of phlebotomy/Venupuncher
• UK laws and ethics that apply to taking blood
• How to choose the right vein and the ones to avoid
• Equipment you’ll use: vacutainers, butterfly needles, tourniquets and S-Monovette systems
• The order of draw and why tube colours matter
• Hand hygiene, PPE and infection control to NHS standards
• Patient identification, consent and clear communication
• Sample labelling, safe transport and chain of custody
• Sharps handling and the needle-stick injury protocol

Finish a brief online test, and your practical session is secured.

Face-to-Face Practical Day in London (7 hours)

This is where knowledge becomes skill. The full day focuses on using the equipment, not theory alone.

By the end of the practical day, you’ll be able to:

• Locating and assessing the median cubital, cephalic and basilic veins
• Apply a tourniquet correctly and at the right pressure
• Prepare a clean field and set up the right equipment for each draw
• Manikin and silicone-arm drills with real clinical equipment
• Live blood draw on a consenting fellow learner, supervised one-to-one
• Manage a nervous patient, a fainting patient, or a difficult vein
• Apply post-procedure pressure, dressings and after-care
• Dispose of sharps safely and complete sample labelling correctly
• Practical assessment with your trainer
• Written assessment to confirm theory knowledge

Once you’ve completed both assessments, your CPD-accredited certificate will be printed and handed to you before you leave.

For full directions, venue details, and parking information, please visit our London training venue page.

Please arrive a little earlier on your training day to find parking, register, and get settled before the course begins.

You will arrive in central London having already completed the ~3.5 hour online theory module from home, so the in-person day is dedicated to building hands-on skills.

All our phlebotomy course trainers are experienced, practising healthcare professionals.
Here’s what sets them apart:

• GMC-registered doctor
• 8+ years of hands-on clinical experience
• Trained in adult education and clinical demonstration
• Fully DBS-checked and insured to teach practical skills
• Up to date with National Occupational Standards CHS132
• Skilled in handling anxious patients, difficult veins, and real clinical scenarios

When you pass your written and practical assessments, you receive a CPD-accredited certificate. The CPD Certification Service is one of the leading independent accreditation institutions for non-regulated continuing professional development in the UK.

Here’s the fastest and most practical path most of our learners follow:

Choose Your Route

The quickest way is to enrol in a CPD-accredited classroom course.

Complete a Phlebotomy Course (Part 1)

Learn the theory, use of equipment, and perform supervised live blood draws.

Gain More Hands-On Experience

Consider an Advanced/Competency Phlebotomy course London (Part 2) to complete more supervised blood draws, build confidence, and demonstrate full competency. You’ll also receive a recommendation letter to strengthen your CV.

Apply for Roles

Search for Band 2 trainee phlebotomist positions on NHS Jobs. You can also apply through London-based agencies or private healthcare providers.

Progress Your Career

Start at Band 2, advance to Band 3, and eventually reach Band 4 senior roles.

Many phlebotomists also expand their skills into cannulation training in london, IV therapy, or other healthcare-assistant pathways that can lead into nursing or specialist clinical roles.

Everything is included in your booking

• ~3.5 hours of online theory access
• 7 hours of in-person practical training in London
• All needles, vacutainers, tourniquets, dressings and consumables
• Course manual materials
• Practical and written assessments
• CPD-accredited certificate, issued on the day
• 14-day money-back guarantee