Venepuncture

Venepuncture

Category: Clinical
Trainers: Janet Davies and Shona Holmes
Venue: Partners in Care

Who is the course aimed at?
Adult social care carers and medical staff who will perform venepuncture.

What does the course cover?

• An understanding in the technique of venepuncture and why it is performed.
• Pre-course reading.
• Sign off paperwork.
• Anatomy and physiology of the arm.
• How to choose a suitable vein for venepuncture.
• Equipment used to perform venepuncture.
• Demonstration of correct procedure to obtain blood.
• Practical practice session for learners to perform venepuncture.
• Knowledge quiz.
• The course is based on the Royal Marsden Guidelines of performing venepuncture.

COVID-19

Please ensure that all Learners attending training at our venue(s) are aware of the following: All learners must verbally confirm they have no symptoms of COVID-19. Should a learner exhibit symptom(s) of COVID-19, or confirm they have symptoms but have not tested, then Partners in Care will provide a test kit at no cost to the learner’s employer to be carried out before entrance to the building is confirmed. If a learner has symptoms but can provide evidence of a negative test taken on the morning of the course, this will be sufficient to allow entrance.

Cost of Course
Member: £25
Non-Member £50

Booking

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Venue: Partners in Care
Places available: 10