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COURSE 1: PERIPHERAL I.V. CANNULATION COURSE (GPT008)



ONLINE STUDY - In your own time (approx. 5-6 hours study time) +
CLASSROOM SESSION - Morning, Afternoon or Evening session (approx. 3 hours)



Awarding Body: Open College Network (OCN) Credit for Learning
Award Level: Level 3 (Advanced Level) - Ireland Level 5
CPD Certified: Yes (CPD Accreditation)
Minimum Age: 18 (16 with parental consent)
Entry requirements: None. (English Level 2 desirable)
Training Locations: Study online + Classroom
 
OCN Accredited at UK Level 3 (Ireland Level 5)

 
PART 1 - Theory: Complete this part of your course online at home or work in your own time (stop and start learning when it suits you). Can be completed on multiple devices - smart phones, kindle, laptop, tablet etc.

PART 2 - Skills and Practical Development:
Safely and competently set up and maintain a Peripheral IV Infusion.


Attend a classroom location to complete your practical training.

 
Course Itinerary:
PART 1 - THEORY (ONLINE)
M1 - Peripheral IV Cannulation - Introduction:
Definitions - understanding terminology relating to PIVC.
IV Therapy and NMC guidelines.
M2 - Legal & Professional Responsibilities:
Legal Obligations and Accountability. Criminal, Civil and
Contractual law in Healthcare. Vicarious Liability and your
Duty of Care.
M3 - Anatomy & Physiology:
Sites appropriate to IV cannulation. Hand vs. arm.
Advantages and disadvantages of relevant veins.
An overview of Homeostasis and Fluid Balance.
M4 - Hygiene and Infection Prevention & Control (IPC):
Reducing healthcare-associated infections. Keeping Safe.
Bloodborne Pathogens and Work Practice Controls.
Standard Precautions. Waste Disposal. Needle-stick injuries.
M5 - Indications and Advantages:
When to cannulate, infusion types and benefits over
alternative infusion routes. Continuous and intermittent infusion.
Prophylactic use before procedures and in unstable patients.
Contraindications.
M6 - Equipment:
Cannula types, sizes and colour coding. How to select
appropriate size. Equipment overview for total procedure.
M7 - Vein Choice for Cannulation:
Correct vein selection. Which veins to avoid.
How to manage an unsuccessful cannulation.
M8 - Procedures:
Full procedure for cannulation including correct documentation.
M8: Guide to Cannulation - revision
M8: Video - Recap with full procedure
M9 - Contraindications:
When inappropriate to cannulate including patients with specific health conditions.
M10 - Complications:
A detailed look at potential complications during and after
cannulation, including phlebitis, infections, petechiae and haematomas. Clinical signs and corrective actions.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PART 1 SHOULD BE COMPLETED
BEFORE JOINING US FOR YOUR PRACTICAL TRAINING

PART 2 (CLASSROOM:
1 - Welcome, introductions and overview:
Classroom - registration and introductions.
Virtual Classroom - audio/visual checks and registration.
2 - Legal & Professional Responsibilities:
Overview and discussion.
3 - Anatomy - key points (appropriate to PIVC):
Arteries and veins. Selecting an approprate site. Sites to avoid and “first choice” sites.
4 - Cannulae - selection and types:
A detailed look at different types of cannulas, respective benefits and attributes. Selectinng an appropriate pVAD.
5 - Complications:
Complications of pVAD insertion including examples of
infiltration, haematoma, extravasation and transfixation.
6 - VIP Score:
Understanding and using the Visual Infusion Phlebitis score.
7 - Equipment - overview:
We take a look at all essential equipment required for PIVC.
8 - PRACTICAL SESSIONS:
Multiple practical sessions throughout the session.
9 - Fluids:
The importance of understanding fluids. Includes detailed overview of: maintenance fluids, Hartmann’s solution, Colloids (and risks), blood products.
10 - Infusion Rates:
Calculating infusion rates and drops per minute.

This course is supported with downloadable resources and may include extra video segments to reinforce your practical training.
 
(THE COURSE DELIVERY AWARDS SAME NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND DUALLY ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION AS OUR VIRTUAL CLASSROOM COURSE VERSION)
Please make sure you verify the precise dates and timings of your course when you receive your booking confirmation, as it may vary from the information provided above.





Key Facts:


COURSE 2: VACCINATION / INJECTION COURSE (GPT601)



ONLINE STUDY - In your own time (approx. 5-6 hours study time) +
CLASSROOM SESSION - Morning, Afternoon or Evening session (approx. 3 hours)


Awarding Body: Open College Network (OCN) Credit for Learning
Award Level: Level 4 (FDSc Level) - Ireland Level 6
CPD Certified: Yes (CPD Accreditation)
Minimum Age: 18 (16 with parental consent)
Entry requirements: None. (English Level 2 desirable)
Training Locations: Study online + Classroom
 
OCN Accredited at UK Level 4 (Ireland Level 6)



SUITABLE FOR:
- MEDICAL / HEALTHCARE (trainees and professionals)
- AESTHETIC THERAPISTS (all levels)

 
This Vaccination / Injection Course is a nurse or paramedic-led half-day session covering all essential theory and practical skill-sets required to deliver effective Intramuscular, Intradermal and Subcutaneous injections / vaccinations.
 
PART 1 - THEORY (online)
Delegates will fully understand the theory and will be able to demonstrate they can identify the correct patient, gain consent and safely administer a vaccine or injection, conforming to WHO and Skills for Health recommended standards.
 
Itinerary:
M01 Course Overview and brief history
M02 Infection Protection Control
M03 Professionalism and Effective Communication
M04 Understanding injection procedures
M05 Why do we vaccinate?
M06 The immune system and how vaccines work. Vaccine types and composition.
M07 The National Vaccine Policy & Schedule
M08 Vaccine preventable diseases
M08A – Covid-19 Update
M09 Vaccines - understanding the reconstitution process
M10 Storage and Handling – understanding correct procedures and protocols
M11 Equipment – Syringes and Syringe Types, Needles and Needle Types, SDV (Single-Dose Vials), MDV (Multi-Dose Vials), Pre-Filled Syringes, Gloves and PPE.
M12 Vaccination sites, techniques and anatomical site selection
i) Intramuscular (IM) Injection
ii) Subcutaneous (SubCut) Injection
iii) Intradermal (ID) Injection
M13 Legal requirements, Consent and Standard Operating Procedures
M14 Adverse Reactions and Basic Life Support Guidance
M15 Record keeping & Documentation
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT PART 1 SHOULD BE COMPLETED
BEFORE JOINING US FOR YOUR PRACTICAL TRAINING
PART 2 - CLASSROOM (am, pm or evening sessions)
3 - 4 hours skill-set development with practical demonstrations and hands-on experience performing Intramuscular, Intradermal and Subcutaneous Injections.
 


How do I attend?

EITHER -
CLASSROOM OPTION - Complete your theory training online at home or work, then attend one of our scheduled classroom locations, completing your Peripheral IV Cannulation Course and your Injection Course on the same day.
Our Peripheral IV Cannulation Course and Injection Course training kits are supplied at no charge when booking our virtual classroom training option.
If you would like to add one or both of these kits to your classroom training option then these are available for you to add at time of booking. Training kits mirror the same equipment and supplies used in the classroom and both include detailed video instructions, allowing you to continue to practice and "hone" your skills after you have completed your practical training.

OR -

VIRTUAL CLASSROOM OPTION- Complete your theory training online at home or work, then join us for your one full day to complete your cannulation and injection course training.

Our Virtual Classroom option includes two very comprehensive training kits - one for your cannulation course and one for your injection course. Kits are included at no charge (normally £79.95 and £39.95 respectively) and are yours to keep and to continue to practice with after you have finished your courses. The equipment and supplies included in your kits are the same as those used if you choose the classroom option.

How do I book?

Choose whether you would like to attend in a classroom or if you would like to complete your training by virtual classroom.
Click on the Classroom - Booking Options or Virtual Classroom - Booking Options buttons below to see all upcoming dates and locations.

Additional Courses suitable for Aesthetic Therapists:
Our popular Introduction to Phlebotomy Course also trains you to perform venepuncture at Advanced Level. We offer both classroom and virtual classroom options for this course and a comprehensive Practise@Home Training Kit is provided for our virtual classroom option. Both options are accredited at Advanced Level.
If you already have phlebotomy skills (or decide to enroll on our phlebotomy training course) then you will be able to offer your clients Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatments, also known as Vampire Facials. Our PRP (Vampire Facials) Course trains you in the harvesting, preparation and treatment of PRP for application to your clients as required. We offer both classroom and virtual classroom options for this course and a comprehensive Practise@Home Training Kit is provided for our virtual classroom option. Both options are accredited at Foundation Degree Level.

If you would like to "mix and match" your training dates and/or locations or would like to build your own package of courses then please call our admin team on 01525 713377 who will be more than happy to put a training package together for you on dates and / or locations that suit you.

All courses are dually accredited and are Skills for Health & WHO compliant.

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