Venepuncture (12:30-15:30)

Spaces must be booked under the name & contact details of the person attending.

FACE-TO-FACE

Aim:

• To enhance understanding of the anatomy and physiology relating to obtaining venous samples

• To explore legislation, policy and good practice related to venepuncture

Outcomes:

• Raise Awareness of anatomy and physiology relevant to venepuncture

• Identify the procedure required and preparing, obtaining and transportation of blood samples

• Discuss potential complications and infection control issues relating to venepuncture

• Raise awareness around legal and professional considerations in regard to venepuncture

• Link theory to practice by demonstrating safe and correct procedure on training arm

Pre course work:

• Participants are advised to revise their knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the venous system prior to the day.

• The participant will need to identify a mentor in the workplace to provide support and to complete competencies in venepuncture.

• All participants should be up to date on basic life support and infection control

Venue

The training is face-to-face.

PLEASE NOTE:

- You will need to be wearing a face covering to enter the building and for when you are attending the course.

- If you feel ill on the day, please do not come to the training.

Terms & Conditions

• Spaces are only for NHS employees in member practices within Surrey Heartlands ICB, your place will be cancelled if you are not.

• Charges will apply if the person attending does not work in Surrey Heartlands ICB.

• Spaces must be booked under the name & contact details of the person attending. Multiple bookings made under the same details may be subject to cancellation.

• Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours’ prior to the course date.

• Non-attendance or failure to cancel may result in a charge of up to £96 (this may be higher for certain courses). Failure to cancel and non-attendance also means that those on the waiting list are unable to be offered this place.

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