IV Cannulation Training

This cannulation training course is aimed at nurses, health care assistants and other health care professionals wishing to undertake this skill within their clinical duties.

Summary:

• What is a vein and their structure
• Identify the veins associated with cannulation
• Characteristics of a good and bad vein
• Patient status that may affect undertaking the procedure
• Adverse reactions to the procedure
• Understand of how to deal with sharps injuries
• Correct technique for hand hygiene
• Principles of aseptic non-touch techniques
• Understanding of universal precautions associated with cannulisation
• Professional accountability and implications to practice

Learning Outcomes

On completion delegates will be able to demonstrate much improved awareness of cannulation and the correct technique.

Duration

This course lasts approximately 6 hours and includes venepuncture training.

Certification

Delegates will receive a certificate of attendance valid for a period of 1 year.

Competency must be demonstrated within 6 months of attending this training course, we are able to provide a competency sign off service if required – please enquire today for more information.