This course provides you with the background knowledge and overview of skills required to perform venepuncture (also called ‘phlebotomy’ or ‘taking blood). It is suitable for all staff who work within a health and social care setting and whose role involves venepuncture.

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Course Aims
To understand how to safely and effectively practice venepuncture, whilst preventing infection and complications.

Learning Outcomes
To understand the steps involved in venepuncture
To understand potential complications surrounding the technique of venepuncture and how to prevent them
To understand good and safe practice for venepuncture
To understand the veins of the arm and sites to be avoided
To understand how to prevent and control the risk of infection