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Venepuncture Training

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 1 day course

Event Dates

Wed, 12 Sep 2018

Event: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

In-Person

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

Suitable For

  • All Practice Staff
  • Healthcare Assistants
  • 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 course consists of one study day followed by a period of supervised practice with a nurse mentor. A competency assessment package will be provided.

All students need to have the 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

Event Contact

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

Event Partners

CPD Certification Service

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