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Venepuncture Course

 

Course Number
036

Validity
1 year

Duration
1/2 day

Assessment
Competency based

Venepuncture Course

Synopsis

As the requirement for blood samples increase in care homes and the community, so the scope of practice extends to senior care staff assisting nurses.

This course provides the necessary knowledge and skills to satisfy the Royal College of Nursing competencies for venepuncture. Taught by professionals with years of experience in a relaxed and informative way to both nurses and carers.

10 successful venepuncture procedures are then required to be signed off.

Course Programme

  • Introduction to venepuncture
  • Equipment required for technique
  • Use of equipment
  • Venepuncture procedure
  • Problems associated with venepuncture
  • Practical demonstration and student practice

Price based on course of 12 students.