Communication during a Blood Draw

English for Phlebotomists

Low Int
Adults

This unit is built around an interaction between a patient and a phlebotomist. The phlebotomist distracts the patient with small talk while also communicating information about the procedure. This unit includes vocabulary review, listening practice, and comprehension tasks.

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Focus

workplace
healthcare
making a patient feel comfortable
small talk
interpretive

Vocabulary

take one's mind off
collect
blood sample
take a deep breath
wrap
dizzy