COURSE CONTENT

This course builds on the skills you learn in the CPD Venepuncture Practices & Techniques course. You will learn new, more advanced techniques, to get blood from more difficult patients, and share your experiences with other phlebotomists. This course combines the content from the CPD IV Cannulation and the CPD Advanced Venepunctures Techniques courses, including:

Advanced Techniques:

• Using the aspiration system.
• Using butterfly needles.
• Using syringes.
• Using a centrifuge.
• Taking blood cultures.
• Taking blood from the back of the hand.
• Taking blood from the foot.

Cannulation:

• Selecting an appropriate site for a cannula.
• Infection control considerations.
• Indications and contraindications of use.
• Different types of equipment.
• VIPS scales and aftercare.
• Potential complications.
• Drawing blood through a cannula

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

Learners who have already attended the CPD Venepuncture Practices & Techniques course, or phlebotomists who have already had clinical experience, and would like to learn new skills.

EQUIPMENT

You will train using training aids, including arms, and feet. Using a variety of new equipment you might not have had a chance to get hands on with before, including cannulas / IV catheters, centrifuges, syringes, aspiration / Monovette equipment, and blood cultures.

TIMINGS

This is a 1 day course.

The course starts at 09:30, and, depending on the size of the group, can continue until 16:30 or 17:00.

GROUP SIZES

Group sizes are kept small, to get the best 1:1 experience with the trainers. Minimum group size is 2. Maximum group size is 8.

ACCREDITATION

All of our courses are provided by our sister company iN phlebotomy training, and are accredited by the CPD certification service, which means they are internationally recognised as part of your portfolio of training.

This course counts as 10 CPD hours.

REFRESHMENTS

Refreshments and lunch will be provided throughout the course. Kettle and microwave facilities are also available. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.

LOCATION

Courses are either delivered in our Training Centre in Bakersfield Medical Centre in Nottingham, or in Premier Inn, King’s Cross, London.

COURSES AT YOUR PREMISES (£700)

We can also come to your premises to train up to 8 members of staff on a day that will suit you. Courses can be tailored to meet your specific requirements.

Contact us to discuss your needs.