Venepuncture Training Course
£12.50 inc. VAT
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For quantities of 10–19, the price is £12.00 per course; for 20–29, it’s £11.50 per course; for 30–49, it’s £10.50 per course, and for orders of 50 or more, even bigger discounts are available. Please note: one course purchase = one learner licence.
Venepuncture Overview
Our CPD-certified Venepuncture course provides learners with an introduction to safe and effective venepuncture procedures, including anatomical understanding and step-by-step best practice. This course is ideal for healthcare support workers, care assistants, and clinical staff who are involved in supporting individuals who are having their blood drawn.
Across two concise units, learners will explore the vascular system and the fundamentals of venepuncture, including gaining consent, recognising possible risks, and supporting individuals with needle phobia. The course is fully online and designed for flexible learning on any device, with CPD certification awarded upon completion. Please be aware that this course does not provide you with the practical competency required to carry out venepuncture procedures.
Across two concise units, learners will explore the vascular system and the fundamentals of venepuncture, including gaining consent, recognising possible risks, and supporting individuals with needle phobia. The course is fully online and designed for flexible learning on any device, with CPD certification awarded upon completion. Please be aware that this course does not provide you with the practical competency required to carry out venepuncture procedures.
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Learning Outcomes
- To gain an understanding of why venepuncture is used
- To gain an understanding of the veins of the arm and sites to be avoided
- To gain an understanding of the steps in a safe venepuncture
- To gain an understanding of the potential complications surrounding the technique of venepuncture and how to prevent them
- To gain an understanding of how to prevent and control the risk of infection
Training Units
Definitions and Anatomy
15mLearn the core definitions and physiological knowledge needed for venepuncture, including:
- Types of blood tests
- The vascular system
Steps to Venepuncture
15mUnderstand how to approach venepuncture with professionalism and care, including:
- Consent
- Possible risks
- Needle phobia
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