Cannulation–Various dates in 2022 (PM) inc competency framework

**Early Bird offers available**

This interactive webinar, delivered by a specialist nurse trainer, provides you with the knowledge and overview of skills required to perform cannulation. Our trainer will also talk you through practical demonstration(s) and there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions. You will also receive:

• A competency framework to download and use in your clinical area

It is suitable for nurses and other healthcare staff whose role involves cannulation. Venepuncture is available in the morning.

• Target audience: This course is suitable for all staff who work within a health and social care setting and whose role involves cannulation.

• Time: 3 hours

• When: Various dates in 2022 | 13.00 – 16:00

• Standard Cost: £69.50 + VAT per person includes access to our competency framework.

• Early Bird: 10% off

• Platform: Zoom

Learning outcomes include:

• Understand the legal and professional issues.
• Understand venous anatomy and suitability of vessels for cannulation.
• Vein selection criteria.
• Awareness of available equipment
• Demonstration of safe and competent procedure.
• Understand the common complications, e.g. haematoma, extravasation, needlestick injury etc.
• Awareness of practical steps to minimise risks to the patient and member of staff.

Course content includes:

• Overview of professional aspects of cannulation.
• Overview of the venous anatomy of the human arm and leg and criteria for vein selection.
• Equipment available – review of the common blood sampling / cannulation devices and safety devices available.
• Practical techniques (trainer demonstration) using the most up-to-date training manikins available.
• Complications of venepuncture and cannulation.
• Documentation and ongoing assessment of devices.