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Pediatric Geriatric Phlebotomy and Cardiology Assisting

Coursera · Healthcare Training Provider · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.8/5

Champ rating

8.8/10

Duration

6 weeks, 5 hours/week

Classes

42

Master specialized phlebotomy and cardiac assisting techniques for vulnerable populations including pediatric and geriatric patients. Learn age-specific considerations, safety protocols, and patient communication strategies.

What you'll get

Perform phlebotomy on pediatric and geriatric patients

Understand age-specific anatomical and physiological variations

Assist with cardiology procedures and equipment

Apply safety and infection control protocols

Communicate effectively with diverse patient populations

Fit

Best for

Nurses

Healthcare Aides

Fitness Trainers

Counselors

Not ideal for

Learners seeking only entry-level overviews

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

Basic medical knowledge or healthcare background

Pricing

Free to audit, $49-59 for certificate

Certification

Certificate

phlebotomy

cardiology-assisting

pediatric-care

geriatric-care

patient-care

clinical-skills

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