Venepuncture Training
27/04/2025 2025-06-26 21:43Venepuncture Training
Venepuncture Training
Course Overview:
Our nurse-led interactive webinars are designed to equip healthcare professionals—nurses, carers, pharmacists, and other healthcare workers—with the essential knowledge and skills needed to perform venepuncture (phlebotomy) safely and competently.
In this session, you will gain a thorough understanding of the necessary techniques, legal considerations, and equipment used in venepuncture. You will also have the opportunity to participate in practical demonstrations, ask questions, and engage with expert trainers.
By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the skills and confidence to perform venepuncture in a clinical setting.
Who Should Attend:
This course is ideal for healthcare professionals involved in venepuncture, including:
- Community nurses
- Healthcare assistants
- Support workers
- Pharmacists
- Phlebotomists
- Any other healthcare staff performing venepuncture
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the professional and legal considerations involved in venepuncture
- Demonstrate knowledge of venous anatomy and the suitability of vessels for venepuncture
- Apply vein selection criteria in different clinical situations
- Identify and understand the various types of equipment used in venepuncture, such as vacuum systems and butterflies
- Recognise common complications (e.g., haematomas, extravasation, needlestick injuries) and take appropriate steps to prevent them
- Demonstrate the safe and competent procedure for venepuncture, including essential tips and techniques
Course objectives
Course Details
- Duration: 3.5 hours
- Maximum Delegates: 12 (ensuring a more interactive and engaging experience)
- CPD: A CPD certificate and downloadable handouts will be provided to all learners.
- Sessions are delivered via the Zoom platform.
- You will receive detailed instructions on how to access the training and maximise your learning.
