Virtual phlebotomy, System overview – Laerdal Virtual Phlebotomy User Manual
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System Overview
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Virtual Phlebotomy
Directions for Use
Main Menu screen
This screen presents a menu of options, including:
• Competency Training: A progressive, tiered hierarchy of case studies, cognitive tests, and
required skills that ranges from novice (Level 1) to expert (Level 3).
• Practice Cases: Individual cases can be tried from all of the levels.
• Anatomical Viewer: This module presents a three-dimensional (3D) model of the arm that can be
used to identify structures and learn anatomy.
• Procedure Training: This video introduces the beginning student to the techniques and skills
required for venous specimen acquisition.
• System Tutorial: This video shows the trainee how to use the Virtual Phlebotomy simulator
system.
• Competency Review: This module shows that trainee record of performance.
For the beginning trainee, it is important to view both the Procedure Training and System Overview
videos to understand how to perform both proper venous specimen collection and to best use the
Virtual Phlebotomy Self-Directed Learning System.