PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING AND RE-CERTIFICATION COURSE

Our upcoming phlebotomy full course training (training form) is on 26th January 2026 (limited slots available/registration close on 16th January 2026)

and the re-certification course training (form) is on 26th January 2026 (limited slots available/registration close on 16th January 2026)

This course is designed to equip research staff with the theoretical knowledge and skills to perform safe and effective phlebotomy for research purposes.

We offer training in two essential clinical procedures: Venipuncture and Intravenous Cannulation.

Training is open to staff for research purposes only. Applicants must be full-time research staff.

We conduct the training session 3 to 4 times a year and session date will be announced every 3 months on this website.

Contact us at mdcbox10@nus.edu.sg to register your interest or for further information.

• Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis
• Kindly fill out the correct registration form and submit it via email to mdcbox10@nus.edu.sg. Please address it to METCPU
• This course equips research staff with the relevant knowledge and skills to conduct Phlebotomy (for research purposes only)
• This is a training session, and training materials will be provided upon successful registration
• Post-training, participants are required to conduct FIVE supervised (by a certified research staff or PI) venipuncture and/or cannulation procedures on actual volunteers within a 90-day timeframe
• Upon successful completion, a certificate will be issued by the Metabolic Core Phenotyping Unit (MetCPU), Department of Medicine, NUS (valid for a period of 2 years)
• This certificate is recognized by the NUHS Research Office

• Be previously trained and certified by MetCPU up to 24 months prior
• Please attach previous certificate with your registration form
• Please attach information on your current job role
• Staff must attempt both practical and theory tests in person for re-certification