**Course details**
✅Recognise and understand the venous system, focusing on veins that are appropriate for venepuncture and the associated complications
✅Acquire knowledge of the anatomy and physiology pertinent to veins, arteries, and adjacent structures
✅Identify and understand the various tools utilised in venepuncture, such as tourniquets, needles, syringes, and vacuum tubes
✅Learn the procedural steps of venepuncture, which include patient preparation, site selection, equipment management, and post-procedure care
✅Be aware of the correct order of draw for various blood tests
✅Understand the principles of infection control and prevention in relation to venepuncture, emphasising hand hygiene, sharps disposal, and universal precautions
✅Learn about potential hazards and risks, along with strategies to mitigate complications such as infections and needlestick injuries
✅Acknowledge the legal and professional obligations associated with venepuncture, including informed consent, confidentiality, and documentation practices
✅Recognise and interpret the NMC code of conduct
✅Develop practical communication skills to ensure patient comfort and well-being throughout the procedure
✅Know possible complications, including hematomas and extravasation, and understand prevention methods
✅Learn the appropriate documentation practices for a venepuncture procedure
Practical Skills Covered:
💉Manikin-based training to practice vein location, insertion technique, and post-procedure dressing
💉Simulated scenarios to build confidence before working with patients
💉Cannulation site selection and venous access techniques
Who Should Attend?
Ideal for nurses, healthcare assistants, phlebotomists, student nurses, and clinical support staff required to perform or assist with blood draws.
Why Choose This Course?
• Gain practical, supervised experience in venepuncture
• Learn to minimise patient discomfort and reduce risks
• Ensure full compliance with professional standards and NHS best practice
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