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Cannulation Training

ADVANCED PHLEBOTOMY & CANNULATION COURSE

Learn how to cannulate ...

  • Nationally Recognised Qualification

  • Includes advanced phlebotomy techniques

  • OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced)

  • Covers all steps up to cannulation in arm or hand

  • Practise on artificial arms and fake blood!

  • Essential qualification for any IV therapies

  • Phlebotomy training recommended but not essential

  • Basic understanding of English language required

  • OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

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Train up to point of first cannulation

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All theory and practical skills required to set up a cannula

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Covers all essential theory and skill-set development to meet medical standards

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Understand the procedures used to set up  a peripheral IV cannula

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Set up an IV for any therapy and how to avoid critical complications

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Correct client care and aftercare

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Advanced phlebotomy techniques included

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Ideally follows on from phlebotomy training

Safely and competently set up and maintain a peripheral  IV infusion

 

​Correct client management before, during infusion and safe after-care

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Understanding equipment types and appropriate choices

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Understand and calculating fluid rates

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Appreciate legal and professional responsibilites

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Offer IV therapies to clients - vitamin supplements / drips and infusions

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Offer POC (point of care) testing for a range of specialised blood tests

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About this course

Learning Outcomes

After the course

PART 1 - Theory: complete online at
home or work and download a certificate of completion

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PART 2 - Skills and Practical Development: Attend a classroom location for one full day

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Phlebotomy - advanced techniques covered including POC (point of care) testing

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Cannulation - comprehensive IV set-up

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78 UK & Eire training locations

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OCN Accredited at Level 3 (advanced)

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Medical training standards throughout

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Skills for Health & WHO compliant

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