2025 Venepuncture and Cannulation Course
This course includes a 2-hour online Preparation for Venepuncture and Cannulation module and attendance at a 4-hour hands-on simulated workshop. Once online registration has been completed, students will be sent a link via email to the online module. Students are required to complete the online module before attending the face-to-face workshop.
Disclaimer
This course does not deem you as competent in peripheral venepuncture and cannulation. Throughout this course, you can practice peripheral venepuncture and cannulation under supervision in a simulated environment. Competence is determined by your employer and your institution’s policies. At the conclusion of this course, you will be issued a Certificate of Completion.
Who should attend
This course is suitable for healthcare professionals who are required to perform peripheral venepuncture and/or peripheral Catheterisation as part of their scope of practice.
Key learning outcomes
On completion, participants will be better able to:
• Outline the legal and professional requirements related to venepuncture and cannulation.
• Apply the principles of Hand Hygiene and Aseptic Technique to peripheral venepuncture and cannulation.
• Recognise the anatomy and physiology related to peripheral veins and arteries
• Locate the position of peripheral veins and correctly identify the appropriate vein for peripheral venepuncture and cannulation
• Identify precautions and contraindications to venepuncture
• Assess patient venous access, identify restrictions, and determine appropriate equipment required for venepuncture
• Explain the order of draw process and documentation requirements post draw
• Demonstrate the correct venepuncture technique and blood sample collection using a vacutainer and a butterfly needle.
• Identify precautions and contraindications to peripheral cannulation
• Determine appropriate cannula and insertion site for relevant therapy needs.
• Identify restrictions and determine appropriate equipment required for peripheral cannulation
• Demonstrate the correct peripheral intravenous cannula insertion technique, including securing the cannula insitue.
• Demonstrate appropriate documentation of peripheral cannulation, care, and maintenance practices.
Fees
Members: $350 Non-Members: $400
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