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<div data-testid="richTextElement" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND ACCREDITED VENEPUCTURE COURSELevel Three (advanced), awarding 3 credits.&nbsp;DUAL ACCREDITATION:Awarding Body: Open College Network (OCN Credit4Learning)Awarding Body: CPD (21 CPD Points) Adheres to World Health Organisation venepuncture guidelines (meets or exceeds all guidelines) and Skills for Health Directive HSC376 On completion awards a Nationally Recognised and Accredited Certificate in Phlebotomy.&nbsp;<div data-testid="richTextElement" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">PART 1 - CLASSROOM Theory:Attend a classroom location for one full day at the training location that you have selected.</div>&nbsp;PART 2 - CLASSROOMAttend the second day of our two day course in the classroom for skills and practical development.Your classroom tutor will begin your practical sessions learning and developing the skills required up to the point of Live Blood Draws.<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> 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. </div>COURSE ITINERARY M01: Welcome, Introductions and Course Overview: Pre-course criteria (confirmation) and course registration. Modules - overview, intended learning outcomes and course content.M02: History, Definitions and Roles: Early day blood-letting and history of phlebotomy. Definitions and roles within healthcare environments.M03: Work-flow Cycles: Phlebotomist and laboratory work flow cycles.M04: Professionalism: Interacting with patients and staff including patient cofidentiality and GDPR.M05: Health and Safety: Keeping Safe. Bloodborne pathogens and work practice controls. Effective use of PPE. Standard Precautions. Waste disposal. Needle-stick injuries and how to avoid.M06: Blood Collection Systems: A detailed look at three blood collection systems and associated equipment.Practical Session 1: Equipment familiarisation. Hands-on approach.M07: Anatomy and Physiology: An overview of the integumentary system and cardiovascular system. Understanding veins, arteries, capillaries and nerves, and their locations.Practical Session 2: Using the tourniquet and identifying a vein. Hands-on approach. M08: Blood Composition: A detailed look at the composition of blood. Routine tests on whole blood and routine tests on serum and plasma, including profiles.M09: Using the Equipment: A detailed look at one blood collection system (Vacutainer), including standard and butterfly needles and all associated equipment. A comparison of Vacutainer with Monovette and respective merits. Sterilisation processes. Bottle types and handling. Coagulants and anticolagulants. Blood Culture collection.Practical Session 3: Handling and assembling the equipment. Hands-on approach using vein blocks. Familiarisation and procedures including initial skill-set development.M10: Performing the Venepuncture: Pre-venepuncture procedures. The venepuncture. Post-venepuncture procedures. Order of Draw. Complications - causes and solutions. Consent types. Patient ID. Special Requests. Implementing Standard Precautions.Practical Session 4: Handling and assembling the equipment. Hands-on approach using vein blocks. Skill-set development and consolidation.M11: Lab Tests &amp; Bottle Types: A detailed look at test requests and associated departments. Haematology, Biochemistry and Microbiology requests. Special Biochemistry tests. Sample handling and timing. Practical Session 5: Performing the venepuncture (on artificial arms). Palpating the vein, performing the venepuncture and consolidating pre- and post-venepuncture procedures. Further skill-set development.M12: Analytical Errors: Understanding pre- and post-analytical errors including hidden errors.Practical Session 6A: Performing the venepuncture (on artificial arms). Palpating the vein, performing the venepuncture and consolidating pre- and post-venepuncture procedures. Further skill-set development from initial test request to post sample handling and labelling.Practical Session 6B: Role-play (pairs). Performing the procedure in simulation, from request card to sample handling and labelling. Group alternates between 6A and 6B. Includes a short video presentation.M13: Quiz answers and answers to informal quizzes.M14: Award - accredited certificates: value, application and overview. Job Opportunities.</div>

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND ACCREDITED VENEPUCTURE COURSE
Level Three (advanced), awarding 3 credits.
 
DUAL ACCREDITATION:
Awarding Body: Open College Network (OCN Credit4Learning)
Awarding Body: CPD (21 CPD Points)



Adheres to World Health Organisation venepuncture guidelines (meets or exceeds all guidelines) and Skills for Health Directive HSC376


On completion awards a Nationally Recognised and Accredited Certificate in Phlebotomy.
 
PART 1 - CLASSROOM Theory:
Attend a classroom location for one full day at the training location that you have selected.
 
PART 2 - CLASSROOM
Attend the second day of our two day course in the classroom for skills and practical development.
Your classroom tutor will begin your practical sessions learning and developing the skills required up to the point of Live Blood Draws.

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.


COURSE ITINERARY

M01: Welcome, Introductions and Course Overview:
Pre-course criteria (confirmation) and course registration.
Modules - overview, intended learning outcomes and
course content.
M02: History, Definitions and Roles:
Early day blood-letting and history of phlebotomy.
Definitions and roles within healthcare environments.
M03: Work-flow Cycles:
Phlebotomist and laboratory work flow cycles.
M04: Professionalism:
Interacting with patients and staff including patient
cofidentiality and GDPR.
M05: Health and Safety:
Keeping Safe. Bloodborne pathogens and work practice
controls. Effective use of PPE. Standard Precautions.
Waste disposal. Needle-stick injuries and how to avoid.
M06: Blood Collection Systems:
A detailed look at three blood collection systems and
associated equipment.
Practical Session 1:
Equipment familiarisation. Hands-on approach.
M07: Anatomy and Physiology:
An overview of the integumentary system and
cardiovascular system. Understanding veins, arteries,
capillaries and nerves, and their locations.
Practical Session 2:
Using the tourniquet and identifying a vein. Hands-on
approach.

M08: Blood Composition:
A detailed look at the composition of blood. Routine
tests on whole blood and routine tests on serum and
plasma, including profiles.
M09: Using the Equipment:
A detailed look at one blood collection system
(Vacutainer), including standard and butterfly needles
and all associated equipment. A comparison of
Vacutainer with Monovette and respective merits.
Sterilisation processes. Bottle types and handling.
Coagulants and anticolagulants. Blood Culture collection.
Practical Session 3:
Handling and assembling the equipment. Hands-on
approach using vein blocks. Familiarisation and
procedures including initial skill-set development.
M10: Performing the Venepuncture:
Pre-venepuncture procedures. The venepuncture.
Post-venepuncture procedures. Order of Draw.
Complications - causes and solutions. Consent types.
Patient ID. Special Requests. Implementing Standard
Precautions.
Practical Session 4:
Handling and assembling the equipment. Hands-on
approach using vein blocks. Skill-set development and
consolidation.
M11: Lab Tests & Bottle Types:
A detailed look at test requests and associated
departments.
Haematology, Biochemistry and Microbiology requests.
Special Biochemistry tests. Sample handling and timing.

Practical Session 5:
Performing the venepuncture (on artificial arms).
Palpating the vein, performing the venepuncture and
consolidating pre- and post-venepuncture procedures.
Further skill-set development.
M12: Analytical Errors:
Understanding pre- and post-analytical errors including
hidden errors.
Practical Session 6A:
Performing the venepuncture (on artificial arms).
Palpating the vein, performing the venepuncture and
consolidating pre- and post-venepuncture procedures.
Further skill-set development from initial test request to
post sample handling and labelling.
Practical Session 6B:
Role-play (pairs). Performing the procedure in simulation,
from request card to sample handling and labelling.
Group alternates between 6A and 6B. Includes a short
video presentation.
M13: Quiz answers and answers to informal quizzes.
M14: Award - accredited certificates: value, application
and overview. Job Opportunities.



Geopace Training

Allied Health

Allied Health Professions (AHP)

Blood Taking

Healthcare Workers

Venepuncture

Phlebotomist

Phlebotomy

Accredited Phlebotomy

Healthcare

Learn how to take blood ... train as a Phlebotomist

    Nationally Recognised Qualification

    No previous experience or qualifications needed

    OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced)

    CPD Accredited (The CPD Certification Service)

    Covers all steps up to live blood draw

    Practise on artificial arm and fake blood!

    Basic understanding of English language required

    OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS


Introduction to Phlebotomy Course (GPT003) - 2 Day Classroom

General Admission

Milton Keynes 

<div data-testid="richTextElement" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">ONLINE STUDY - In your own time (approx. 6 hours study time) +CLASSROOM SESSION - Morning, Afternoon or Evening session (approx. 3 hours) Awarding Body:&nbsp;Open College Network (OCN) Credit for LearningAward Level:&nbsp;Level 3 (Advanced Level) - Ireland Level 5CPD Certified:&nbsp;Yes (CPD Accreditation)Minimum Age:&nbsp;18 (16 with parental consent)Entry requirements:&nbsp;None. (English Level 2 desirable)Training Locations:&nbsp;Study online + Classroom&nbsp;OCN Accredited at UK Level 3 (Ireland Level 5) &nbsp;PART 1 - Theory:&nbsp;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. <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> 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. </div><div style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Course Itinerary:</div><div style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> </div>PART 1 - THEORY (ONLINE) M1 - Peripheral IV Cannulation - Introduction: Definitions - understanding terminology relating to PIVC. IV Therapy and NMC guidelines. M2 - Legal &amp; Professional Responsibilities: Legal Obligations and Accountability. Criminal, Civil and Contractual law in Healthcare. Vicarious Liability and your Duty of Care. M3 - Anatomy &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; Professional Responsibilities: Overview and discussion. 3 - Anatomy - key points (appropriate to PIVC): Arteries and veins. Selecting an approprate site. Sites to avoid and &ldquo;first choice&rdquo; 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&rsquo;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.&nbsp;<div style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">(THE COURSE DELIVERY AWARDS SAME NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND DUALLY ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION AS OUR VIRTUAL CLASSROOM COURSE VERSION)</div></div>

ONLINE STUDY - In your own time (approx. 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.


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.


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)



Intravenous Cannulation

Aesthetics

Medicine & Nursing

Venepuncture & Cannulation

Learn how to cannulate ...

    Nationally Recognised Qualification

    OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced) - Ireland Level 5

    CPD Accredited - The CPD Certification Service

    Classroom or Virtual Classroom options

    Covers all steps for cannulating in arm or hand

    Practise on artificial arms and fake blood!

    Essential qualification for all IV therapies

    Phlebotomy training desirable but not essential

    Basic understanding of English language required

    OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS


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