Venepuncture and Cannulation Workshop

This one day practical workshop is highly interactive and engaging session, which aim to develop knowledge and skills in drawing up bloods (venepunture) and inserting a peripheral cannula (cannulation) for both diagnostic and treatment purposes. If you are a beginner or intermediate healthcare professional, this is your opportunity to be improve your skills in a highly interactive and practical environment with the expert trainer.

Course outline:

• Anatomy and Physiology of the blood vessels
• Legal and Professional Responsibilities
• Infection Control Issues
• Indications and Contraindications of this invasive procedure
• Locating and preparing the vein
• Managing complications and adverse reactions
• National and International Guidelines in drawing up of bloods
• Understanding the use blood collections systems (Vacutainer tubes)
• Types and correct sizing of IV cannulas
• Understanding different tests and types of bottles to use
• Difficult veins and troubleshooting
• Correct IV cannula dressing application
• Step-by step procedure with the hand manikin- Venepunctue & Cannualtion practicals
• Documentation and Record-keeping
• Practical demonstration in venepuncture & Cannulation using a hand manikin

A competency book will be provided