This half-day course builds on the Phlebotomy / Venepuncture course to equip candidates with the knowledge and skills to be successful at IV cannulation in a clinical setting.
CANDIDATES MUST HAVE PROOF OF COMPLETING THEIR PHLEBOTOMY/VENEPUNCTURE WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS
By the end of the course, candidates will be able to:
- Definition of I.V Cannulation
- Governance in Practice and Competency
- Legal, Ethical and Professional responsibilities
- Infection Prevention and Control RCN 2016
- Review Vascular anatomy and physiology
- Choosing the correct site and selecting areas to avoid
- Safe sharps disposal and avoiding needle stick injuries
- How to choose the correct cannula size
- Know how to deal with complications
- ANTT - Aseptic Non-Touch Technique
- Be able to correctly care for a cannulation site
- Practical – manikin cannulation
Venue Information - BELFAST
Please make sure you check where you are coming to for your training. The venue is close to the Bus and Train stations, and there is plenty of parking on site, or at Yorkgate Shopping Centre.
Tel: 028 90994240
UNIT 42 THE MCCORRY BUILDING, NORTH CITY BUSINESS CENTRE, 2 DUNCAIRN GARDENS, BELFAST, BT15 2GG
