Venipuncture and Cannulation

Our venipuncture and cannulation course is suitable for staff that would require undertaking these procerdures, working in different settings. The course will provide candidates with the skills and knowledge required to perform the procedure and includes best practice and safe medication administration as applicable.

Group Bookings Available – Please Contact us.

Entry
Requirements

Healthcare Support Workers.

Registered Nursing Associates

Ambulance Technicians

Student Healthcare Professionals on a recognized course of study
(minimum year 2)

Registered Healthcare Professionals
(GMC, NMC, GPHC, HCPC or GDC current pin number)

Course
Content

Anatomy and Physiology

Aseptic Non-Touch Technique and Infection Control

Equipment required

Equipment preparation

Types of Blood Bottles and Order of Draw

Insertion and managment of intravenous Cannula

Safe Disposal of Sharps

Documentation

Complications of Cannulation and Venipuncture

Course
Duration

Face to face course – 1 Day

Price p/ Person:

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Certification:

Certificate of Attendance will be issued, together with the competency booklet.

Note: Attendance and completion of the cannulation course does not constitute a license to practice the procedure. The course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to perform the procedure, however your employer/organization needs to ensure there are policies and procedures in place, as well as governance and insurances for you to undertake cannulation and venipuncture.