Introduction to Venepuncture

Course Overview:

This course will equip you with the theory and practical skills to support you in your return to your clinical workplace for competency sign-off in taking venous blood samples from the arm.

Indicative Audience:

Health Care Workers who are required to undertake venepuncture

Aims of the programme:

• To understand the normal anatomy and physiology of the veins of the arm
• To understand the principles of safe venepuncture procedure and understand the risks associated with an invasive procedure
• To safely perform venepuncture

Course Content:

• Anatomy and physiology of the arm
• Informed consent
• Health and safety procedures and risk assessment
• Undertaking the correct procedure, including use and disposal of equipment, choosing the right vein and maintaining patient safety.
• The role of the health care worker
• Record Keeping
• Referring to a health care professional

Indicative Duration: 

1 day

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