Course description
Venepuncture (Phlebotomy) and Cannulation are the most commonly performed invasive procedures in the NHS. To perform these procedures well and to a safe standard it requires healthcare professionals to have relevant and up-to-date knowledge and skills.
This RCN Accredited course is suitable as a refresher course, or as a foundation course for candidates new to Phlebotomy.
This training includes both comprehensive theory and interactive practical on state of the art latex arms, with plenty of time to perfect your technique!
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course is suitable for all registered healthcare professionals, as a beginner’s course or as a refresher course. Inclusive of, but not limited to: -
- Nurses
- Midwives
- Health Visitors
- Pharmacists
- Physiotherapists
- Occupational Therapists
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be equipped with the underlining theory and practical skills to gain competence under clinical supervision of a practitioner in your workplace.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
CPD + RCN Accredited training certificate
Training Course Content
- Legal aspects of Venepuncture (Phlebotomy) and Cannulation
- Documentation and record keeping
- Why infections occur
- Patient and environmental factors
- Aseptic Non-Touch Technique
- Maintaining a sterile field
- Infection prevention and management
- Practitioner hazards
- Specimen handling
- Visual infusion phlebitis scoring
- Overview of the circulatory and venous systems
- Arteries and Capilleries
- Vasoconstriction and Vasodilation
- Factor affecting site selection
- Improving venous access
- Managing anxious patients
- Correct equipment
- Trainer Venepuncture (Phlebotomy) and Cannulation practical demonstration
- Candidate Venepuncture (Phlebotomy) and Cannulation practical session
- Candidate Venepuncture (Phlebotomy) and Cannulation assessment
Expenses
Please contact the provider for more information about pricing.