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Venepuncture Training

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 1 day course

Event Dates

Tue, 10 Sep 2024

Registration: 8:30 am - 9:00 am

Event: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

In-Person

Essex EQUIP Ltd, 1 Freebournes Court, Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 2BL

Suitable For

  • All Practice Staff
  • Healthcare Assistants
  • Nurses
  • Practice Staff

About

This course is accredited by the CPD Certification Service.

The aim of the course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills they require to undertake venepuncture in general practice.

The one day course consists of:

  • A theory and practical skills.   This is then followed by a period of supervised practice with a nurse mentor.  A competency assessment package will be provided.
  • Please note the workshop takes place in person at the EQUIP training offices in Witham, Essex

All students need to have the full course of hepatitis B vaccination before starting the course in order to complete the practical competency.

Course content:

  • Legal and professional issues
  • The composition of blood
  • Anatomy and physiology of blood circulation
  • Common blood tests.
  • Venepuncture technique including a practical session
  • Health and safety
  • Infection control
  • Complications of venepuncture and how to prevent them

About the Trainer

Kelly Hunt

Kelly Hunt

Event Contact

Essex EQUIP Ltd EQUIP Elaine Chapman 01376 318733 [email protected]

Event Partners

Mid and South Essex Training Hub

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