Venepuncture (Phlebotomy)
Face to Face Training
Course Title: Venepuncture
Course length
3 Hours
Maximum number to attend
Up to 12 delegates
This course is aimed at all staff working in the Health and Social Care Sector who are required to take blood samples for analysis.
Learning Outcome and Assessment Criteria
Infection Control
Identify:
Hazards and Risks
Who is at risk from infection?
Hand Washing
Legislation
Understand the legislation involved with venepuncture.
Venepuncture
What is venepuncture?
Common reasons blood samples are taken
Legal and professional accountability
NMC Code of Conduct
Consent
Health and Safety
Differences between arteries and veins
Common sites for taking blood
Preparation and technique
Visual inspection of veins
Sites to be avoided
Labelling requirements
Preventing complications
Use of tourniquet
Assessment and Procedure
Sharps / safe disposal
Complications
Needle stick injury
Documentation
Practical Session
Demonstration and practical using a manikin arm.
Completion of short assessment.