Phlebotomy, Injection Technique and IV Cannulation 8 June 2026

Dates: 8 June 2026
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Delivery: Face-to-face practical workshop
Venue: CMF near Borough station, London
CPD: Certificate of attendance provided

This one-day practical skills course is designed for healthcare professionals who perform injections, intravenous access, and venepuncture in clinical practice and wish to strengthen their technical competence, confidence, and safety.

The course provides a structured, hands-on approach to injection techniques, IV injection principles, and phlebotomy, grounded in current UK clinical standards, infection prevention guidance, and professional accountability. Teaching focuses on safe technique, anatomical understanding, complication avoidance, and best practice, rather than speed or task-based learning alone.

Delivered by experienced clinicians and educators, this course supports practitioners working in primary care, urgent care, outpatient, community, and hospital settings.

This course is suitable for:

• Nurses and Advanced Nurse Practitioners
• Healthcare Assistants and Associate Practitioners
• Paramedics and Urgent Care Practitioners
• Pharmacists with extended clinical roles
• Allied Health Professionals involved in venepuncture or injections

Delegates should already be working in a clinical role where injections or phlebotomy form part of their scope of practice.

• Professional responsibilities and scope of practice
• Infection prevention and aseptic technique
• Anatomy relevant to injection and venepuncture
• Intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections
• Principles and how to perform of IV Cannulation
• Complication recognition and escalation

Practical skills stations with supervised practice

• Vein anatomy and site selection
• Equipment choice and preparation
• Step-by-step phlebotomy technique
• Managing difficult access and patient anxiety
• Reducing risk: bruising, failed attempts, and sharps safety
• Documentation, labelling, and governance

Hands-on practice with expert supervision

• Small-group practical skills teaching
• Demonstration and supervised return-demonstration
• Clinical discussion and scenario-based learning
• Emphasis on safety, competence, and confidence

This course does not confer independent competency. Delegates are expected to complete local supervision and sign-off in line with employer governance arrangements.

“Excellent course with clear instruction and hands-on practice. I feel ready to start practicing with supervision.”
— HCA, General Practice

“Great refresher on injection technique and really helpful venepuncture tips. Highly recommend.”
— Pharmacist, Primary Care Network

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