Phlebotomy/Venepunture
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Delivery Method: Face-to-face Aim: this update course aim to provide practitioners working in the nursing home knowledge and skills on venepuncture (drawing up bloods) for investigation purposes. This is based on the national recommended guidelines and the WHO policy in drawing up of bloods for adults.
- Anatomy and physiology of the blood vessels
- Legal and professional responsibilities
- Accountability and consent
- Indications and contra-indications of venepuncture
- Infection control
- Complications and their management
- Recommended equipment for the procedure
- Documentation
- Step-by-step practical demonstration (hand mannequin)
- Management of blood spillage and adverse incidents
- Practical demonstration – one-to-one session
- Competency Assessment Document – signing off
