Venepuncture Training with UCLan – Morning Session

Session Aims:

This venepuncture training course is aimed specifically at registered nurses, carers and support workers who’s role include taking bloods.

This is ideal for staff who are looking to improve their skills in venepuncture.

The Venepuncture Training will aim to improve the students’ knowledge of the theory surrounding venepuncture including: the correct order of draw, the anatomy of veins and how to select a suitable site – allow students to practice using a synthetic arm.

Training includes but is not limited to:

Identify the suitable veins for Venepuncture

Identify the indications and contraindications for both the practitioner and the patient

To discuss the equipment used for performing Venepuncture

To be made aware of the full procedure and raise awareness for potential policy variations

To provide simulated practise in a controlled environment to help develop Venepuncture skills

To consider Venepuncture from patients point of view

Method of learning In Person 3 hours 45 mins

Please note: This course contains a full practical (face to face) session.

Delegates must attend in their uniforms as they will be in the skills labs for part of the session as the university has a protocol regarding appropriate clothing and footwear (the type you would wear for work. If you don’t have a uniform, could you please just ensure you wear flat shoes – no heels)

Please Note

• As spaces are limited, we request that you register a maximum of 2 staff from each care organisation.
• If you have any questions regarding this training please email our inbox [email protected]
• If you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your place via Eventbrite. If you are struggling with booking or cancelling your place, please contact us on [email protected]
• No other participants can take part unless they are registered.
• Whilst we understand it is not always possible it is preferred that each student is online on their own device, however if this is not possible and there is more than one person sharing the screen, then they must all make themselves aware to the tutor, as we are able to issue any certificates of completion if we do not have the details of all those on the training.
• If those attending do not give the tutor their name, their place of work and their job role, then we will not be able to issue certificates to that person.

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