Adult Venepuncture Training for All Staff grades

Event date and time: 4 September 2024, 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Who should attend:

Healthcare professionals looking to learn how to perform venepuncture, or those requiring a refresher. 

Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services are offering discounted Venepuncture Training to their service users. Phlebotomy teams with extensive training experience can support staff that have no previous experience to those requiring a refresher course.

All learners who complete their training would have a full understanding of the pre/post analytical aspects required for a quality sample, best practice techniques to ensure patient/staff safety and practical skills in obtaining samples from a diverse range of patients.

Aim

Provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills to preform best practice Venepuncture on Adults.

Objectives

Identify suitable veins for safe venepuncture

Discuss a variety of equipment suitable for Venepuncture

Demonstrate understanding of H&S relating to Venepuncture

Take quality blood samples fit for purpose.

- Refresher Course: 2 sessions. Theory, practical & assessment

- Assessment : 1 Session. Theory online & assessment

- Full training: 5 sessions. Theory 4 supervised practice sessions & assessment with the option to extend.