Cannulation Training
ADVANCED PHLEBOTOMY & CANNULATION COURSE
Learn how to cannulate ...
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Nationally Recognised Qualification
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Includes advanced phlebotomy techniques
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OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced)
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Covers all steps up to cannulation in arm or hand
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Practise on artificial arms and fake blood!
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Essential qualification for any IV therapies
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Phlebotomy training recommended but not essential
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Basic understanding of English language required
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OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS
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