Learn how to cannulate ...

OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS - NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Nationally Recognised Qualification

OCN Accredited - Level 4 (Advanced)

CPD Accredited (14 CPD Points)

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

Adheres to current medical training standards throughout - Skills for Health & WHO compliant

About this course

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

PART 2 - Skills and Practical Development: Attend a classroom location or virtual classroom for your practical training

Home Study Pack included

Virtual Classroom option includes Practise@Home Cannulation Training Kit

Course Content:

Understanding terminology

Legal & Professional Responsibilites

Anatomy & Physiology

Hygiene and Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)

Indications and Advantages

Equipment

Vein Choice for Cannulation

Full Procedure

Contraindications

Complications

Home Study Pack - A Home Study Pack will be provided to you prior to attending the course and is an integral part of your learning programme. Completion of this assignment is recommended prior to attending the course and is designed to provide you with a basic knowledge of several fundamental subject areas.

Learning Outcomes

Train up to point of your first cannulation

Comprehensively covers all theory and practical skills required to set up and maintain an intravenous cannula and to meet accredited medical standards

Understand the procedures required to safely evaluate your patient and set up intravenous infusion

Understand risks and complications

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

Maintain correct client care and aftercare

After the course

Safely and competently set up and maintain a peripheral IV infusion

Correct client managment before, during infusion and safe after-care

Understand equipment types and appropriate choices

Choose the correct equipment and supplies for your specific patient requirements

Understand and calculating fluid rates

Appreciate your legal and professional responsibilities

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

Click here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fRN3I74y01EqunoAHaR7jY0irdWkG-r2/view)to view our full course itinerary

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