Venepuncture Training

Target Audience:

This course is suitable for GPs, Registered Nurses, Nurse Associates, Assistant Practitioners, Health Care Assistants and Phlebotomists who will regularly perform this procedure.

Course Aim:

This one-day workshop is designed to equip the health care worker with the knowledge and skills to develop competence in relation to venepuncture. Upon successful completion you will be equipped with the underpinning theory and skills to gain competence under clinical supervision of a competent, registered practitioner in your own practice. Completion of a post course competency assessment document is necessary.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course delegates will:

• Be able to outline the rationale for taking blood
• Have an awareness of the anatomy of potential sites
• Be able to safely prepare the site of the procedure, applying infection control and health and safety principles
• Be able to discuss the latest guidance around safety devices and the EU Directive
• Be able to prepare and inform their patient
• Be able to describe the legal and ethical issues around this procedure
• Utilise and dispose of the equipment safely
• Be aware of the potential complications of this invasive technique
• Be able to undertake labelling
• Have witnessed a practical demonstration
• Undertake a supervised practice practical session
• Have the knowledge and skills to safely work towards competence

Trainer/Facilitators:

Jacqui Doherty, IV Therapy Practitioner

Additional Information:

• You will be equipped with the underpinning theory and skills to gain competence under clinical supervision with either a competent Health Care Support Worker with a minimum of 5 years’ experience and a Level 3 Qualification in H&SC or an up-to-date registered practitioner in your own practice. Completion of a post course competency assessment document is necessary.
• Final assessment and sign off must be by a registered professional, e.g. GP, Practice Nurse, Paramedic or Advanced Clinical Practitioner